Clean Water Burundi Project #61272

Support to Give clean Water Give life

by Save life make difference

Project Report | Jun 9, 2026
The lack of money was the main reason to unachieva

By OLIVIER C | Project Leader

Support to Give Clean Water, Give Life
1. Executive Summary
A short overview (1 page) including:
What the project is about
The problem (lack of clean water + financial limitations)
Target community/location
Main solution (water wells, filtration, boreholes, etc.)
Total budget needed
Expected impact (lives improved, diseases reduced)
2. Background / Problem Statement
Explain clearly:
Lack of clean water in the community
Health issues (cholera, diarrhea, etc.)
Time wasted collecting water
Why previous efforts failed (lack of funding / support)
Urgency of intervention
3. Project Goals and Objectives
Goal:
Provide sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water.
Objectives:
Build water supply systems (boreholes, wells, filters)
Reduce waterborne diseases by X%
Improve access for at least X people/families
Train local community on water hygiene
4. Target Beneficiaries
Number of people served
Location (village, district, country)
Special groups (children, women, schools, hospitals)
5. Project Activities
List step-by-step:
Site assessment and water testing
Drilling boreholes / installing pumps
Water filtration system installation
Community training on hygiene
Monitoring and maintenance system
6. Implementation Plan / Timeline
Example format:
Month 1: Planning & site survey
Month 2–3: Construction / drilling
Month 4: Installation of systems
Month 5: Training & handover
Month 6: Monitoring & evaluation
7. Expected Results / Outcomes
Access to clean water for X people
Reduced waterborne diseases
Improved school attendance
Better community health and productivity
8. Sustainability Plan
Explain how project continues after funding:
Local water committees
Small maintenance fees
Training local technicians
Partnerships with local authorities
9. Budget Summary
Include clear cost breakdown:
Equipment (pipes, pumps, filters)
Construction/drilling costs
Transport
Training
Administration
Monitoring
(Example: Total budget $25,000 or your real amount)
10. Risk Analysis
Water source failure
Equipment breakdown
Lack of community participation
Funding delays
And solutions for each risk.
11. Monitoring & Evaluation
How progress will be tracked
Field visits
Reports
Water quality testing
Impact measurement indicators
12. Conclusion
Why the project is urgent
Call for donor support
Hope for long-term impact
13. Annexes (Optional)
Photos of affected area
Maps
Letters of support
Technical drawings
Registration documents of your NGO

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Jun 9, 2026
Give water give lifes

By OLIVIER C | Project Leader

Save Life Make Difference –

Clean Water for Life Project Report

Save Life Make Difference

1. Executive Summary

The Clean Water for Life project by Save Life Make Difference aims to improve access to safe and clean drinking water for vulnerable communities. Many families in rural and underserved areas continue to suffer from waterborne diseases due to lack of clean water sources.

The project has started initial fundraising efforts and has currently raised $85 out of a $25,000 goal. These funds will be used to develop sustainable water solutions such as boreholes, water filtration systems, and community water access points.

2. Problem Statement

In many communities:

People rely on unsafe water sources such as rivers and unprotected wells

Water contamination leads to diseases like cholera and diarrhea

Women and children walk long distances to fetch water

Lack of clean water affects education, health, and economic productivity

Access to clean water is a basic human need, yet it remains limited in many regions.

3. Project Goal

To provide sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water for underserved communities, reducing waterborne diseases and improving overall quality of life.

4. Objectives

Install clean water systems (boreholes or wells)

Provide water filtration solutions where drilling is not possible

Reduce waterborne diseases in target communities

Educate communities on hygiene and safe water use

Build long-term water sustainability systems

5. Project Activities

Community needs assessment and site selection

Drilling boreholes or installing water pumps

Installing filtration and purification systems

Training local water committees for maintenance

Hygiene and sanitation awareness campaigns

Monitoring and evaluation of water quality and usage

6. Expected Results

At least 1–3 communities gain access to clean water (initial phase)

Reduction in water-related diseases

Improved school attendance for children

Reduced time spent collecting water

Increased community health awareness

7. Budget Summary (Total: $25,000)

Water drilling and installation: $15,000

Filtration systems: $4,000

Community training & awareness: $2,000

Logistics & transportation: $2,000

Monitoring & evaluation: $1,500

Administration: $500

Funds raised so far: $85

8. Sustainability Plan

Local water committees will manage maintenance

Training ensures community ownership

Small user contributions may support repairs

Partnerships with local authorities and NGOs

Use of durable, low-maintenance water systems

9. Monitoring & Evaluation

Regular water quality testing

Monthly progress reporting

Community feedback surveys

Tracking number of beneficiaries

Financial transparency reports

10. Conclusion

The Clean Water for Life project is a vital initiative that directly addresses health, dignity, and survival. With continued support and funding, Save Life Make Difference will be able to deliver life-saving clean water solutions to communities in urgent need.

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Jan 10, 2024
Your support will save life again

By Olivier Ciza | Water, Hygiene and Sanitation project report

Save life make difference

Bujumbura Burundi

Object Clean water solution

With an estimated population of 12,837,739 in 2022,
Burundi has one of the highest population densities in
Africa and in the world, reaching 374 people per square
kilometer. Young people under the age of 15 account for
nearly half of the total population (48%)2, and 62% are
under the age of 25 and 35% of youth are between the
ages of 15 and 35 (Burundi National Development Plan -
PND Burundi 2018-2027). These figures clearly show that
special attention should be given to this young population,
especially in terms of water, hygiene and sanitation
(WASH). Indeed, to address these challenges, several
initiatives have been developed.
At the international level,
we can mention among others:
• the Sustainable Development Goals3,
• the African Water Vision 20254,
• the African Union’s Agenda 2063,
• the 2018 Sharm El Sheikh Declaration of Heads of
State5.
In addition, several resolutions have been adopted by the
United Nations General Assembly on access to drinking
water and sanitation6.
At the operational level,
responsibilities in this sector are spread between
5 ministries:
• the Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines (in charge
of drinking water and basic sanitation),
• the Ministry of the Environment, Agriculture and
Livestock (in charge of water resource management and
environmental sanitation, including water sanitation, air,
waste, toxic products, etc.),

Water, Hygiene and Sanitation

Some indicators of the WASH sector in Burundi
Population having access to an improved water source
within 30 minutes(JMP 2021)
in urban areas
in rural areas
61%
90%
57%
Population having access to basic sanitation
(improved and non-shared latrines(JMP 2021)
46%
Households having basic hygiene services
(JMP 2021)
6%
Source: JMP 2021
At the sectoral level,Burundi has a political, strategic
and legal framework including the National Water Policy
and its implementation strategy10, the National Hygiene
and Sanitation Policy and its operational strategy for
202511, the National Water Strategy12and the water code.
In general,access to drinking wateris improving in
Burundi:86.8% of Burundian households have access
to an improved water source for drinking. This rate
at the national level conceals disparities between urban
(90%) and rural populations, and between provinces. For
example, one noticesinequalities between provinces,
ranging from 68.6% in Kirundo to 99.1% in Bujumbura
Mairie (ISTEEBU et al., 2020)13.
Approximately 40% of households get their drinking water
more than 30 minutesaway from their home14. Thus, the
inequalities between those who take less than 30 minutes
and those who take more than 30 minutes to get water are
significant, especially in rural areas. In urban areas, 42.6%
of households have access to water at home compared to
1.2% of rural households15.
Almost all urban households (98%) obtain their drinking
water from an improved source, compared to only 81% of
rural households (ISTEEBU et al, op cit).
76.6% of the richest households take less than 30
minutes to get water, compared to 48.8% of the poorest
households (ISTEEBU et al., op cit).
Considering the average size of households (5.3
inhabitants) and the basic need for water of20liters per
person per day, it should be considered that the average
time spent on water collection by an adult carrying a
20-liter canister per trip is about2.5 hours per day, for
a household withina 30-minute round trip, and this
chore time reaches 10 hours for a child carrying a 5-liter
canister.
It should be noted that32% of the rural populationis in
this situation, at more than 30 minutes per round trip

For Save Life Make Difference Organization we ask support because if you give water its mean you save life

We need again more support that we can start our project

Bujumbura 09-01-2024

Save Life Make Difference

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