Project Status:
Implemented
Funding Theme:
Clean Drinking Water, Food Security
Country:
Senegal
Project Duration:
2024 – 2026
Target Group:
entire village population
Direct Beneficiaries:
622
SDGs:
- Zero Hunger (SDG 2)
- Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3)
- Quality Education (SDG 4)
- Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6)
- Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
- Peace, Justice and strong Institutions (SDG 16)
Clean and safe Drinking Water for Dabacounda / Gambia
The project “A Solar-Powered Borehole for Dabacounda – The Gambia” sustainably improved access to safe drinking water for 622 residents in 2024. Previously, the village’s only well would dry up—especially in April—exposing the population, particularly children under the age of 10, to waterborne diseases. Through the construction of a mini borehole with a solar pump, household taps, and hygiene training for women, waterborne diseases were reduced, living conditions strengthened, and a significant contribution made to SDG 6.
Project Objectives
- Ensure access to safe drinking water
- Construct a 5,000-liter mini borehole
- Install 10 household standpipes
- Reduce waterborne diseases
- Train 332 women in water purification
- Strengthen sustainable water and hygiene structures
Project Aktivities
- Site assessment and borehole location selection
- Drilling and installation of solar pump system
- Construction of 5,000-liter water tower
- Installation of 10 household water taps
- Establishment of a women-led management committee
- Training on water purification and water-saving techniques
- Distribution of 6,000 bottles of bleach
- Awareness sessions in households and school
Project Results
- fully operational solar well
- Improved water access for 622 people
- 332 women trained and equipped
- Significant reduction in diarrheal diseases
- Time savings and reduced burden for women and girls
- High community satisfaction
- Sustainable integration with local authorities and structures
