I. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT:
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Implementation context:
In early April, 2021; we arrived at Giang B village, one of the most disadvantaged villages in Suoi Giang commune, Van Chan district, Yen Bai province. Situated at an altitude of 1,198 meters above sea level, the village has a rugged mountainous terrain and is home to 120 households with a total population of 477, including 197 children. About 95% of the residents are H’Mong ethnic people, most of whom belong to poor or near-poor households.
The water supply system for the residents of Giang B village was built from 2007 to 2008. When first constructed, it provided sufficient water for the entire village. However, after 12 years of use, the system has suffered severe damage: the upstream filtration tank is clogged, the main pipeline delivering water to the residential area is broken, and the central storage tank is no longer functional. As a result, clean water from the source can no longer reach the community.
The area where water pipes from the source to the residential area were broken.
The village's centralized water tanks were severely damaged.
At the Suoi Giang preschool in Giang B village, the school is also struggling with a shortage of clean water. Although a drilled well was built, the water from it is not safe for use. To ensure clean water for daily activities and cooking for the students, the school has had to purchase bottled water, forcing them to cut other expenses to afford clean water.
Suoi Giang Kindergarten students suffer from lack of clean water for daily use.
The shortage of clean water and the reliance on unsanitary water sources have been a serious issue and a major concern for local residents in recent years. Frequent use of contaminated water has led to various health problems, including eye infections, kidney stones, gastrointestinal diseases, and gynecological conditions, primarily affecting women and children. According to local statistics, the incidence of these illnesses among women and children has increased compared to previous years.
"During the rainy season, we have enough water to use, but in the dry season, it's really difficult. We have to walk to fetch water from mountain streams, carrying buckets. Adults can endure it, but for families with young children, it's really tough. Sometimes, when we can't afford bottled water, we have to use dirty water for cleaning and bathing the kids. Our hope is to repair the gravity-fed water system in the village so that everyone can have enough water." - Sharing by mrs. Song Thi Pang - a local people in Giang B Village. Suoi Giang commune, Van Chan District, Yen Bai Province
Let's become Water Ambassadors - "Carry" clean water to the people of Giang B village
Having a stable and sustainable clean water supply system has been the biggest wish for the past few years of the 120 households and 328 preschool children in Giang B village. They long for a future where they no longer have to worry about water shortages and the risks of diseases caused by unsanitary water, especially during the dry season. However, due to the difficult economic conditions, with most households being poor or near-poor, it remains uncertain when this dream will become a reality for them.
To help the residents of Giang B village access clean water more fully, we have developed a plan: Build a new upstream water filtration tank with dimensions of 1 meter wide, 1.5 meters long, and 1.2 meters high; maintain and repair the existing water supply system, which includes a 3,000-meter-long pipeline that transports water from the source to the residential area, and a central water storage tank at the residential area with a capacity of 8m³.
In addition, to maintain the sustainability of the project, we will discuss and guide the residents and students on how to use water efficiently, protect the water source, establish regulations, and form management groups to operate the system in the most effective way.
Every source of clean water is precious.
2. Project implementation time: From July, 2021 - April, 2024
3. Method of project implementation:
- Assign the people of Giang B village to organize the implementation of the project in the form of Community management of the entire project implementation process.
– Local authorities at all levels, Hoc Mon Ceporer and Long Thanh Commune Red Cross Society provide support in methods and techniques.
II. ACHIEVEMENTS:
With 183,990,010 VND Through fundraising via the MoMo e-wallet and with the community's contributions, in the **Water Ambassador – Joining Hands to Bring Clean Water to Giang B Village** campaign, the Institute for Sustainable Development Management Research (MSD) collaborated with the Center for Community Development Initiatives (RIC) to build a clean water supply system for the residents of Giang B village, Suoi Giang commune, Yen Bai province.
After 3 months of implementation, the construction of the gravity-fed water supply system in Giang B village has been completed, and the system is now in use. The results of the project construction are as follows:
1) Regarding construction scale:
- Repair and upgrade 01 water tank 22.5m3 (5m long, 3m wide, 1.5m high).
- Install new water pipeline from water tank to Suoi Giang kindergarten (250m long) using Tien Phong HDPE plastic pipe, diameter 60.
- New installation of 02 4m3 water tanks at Suoi Giang Kindergarten.
- Install 01 Ariston water purifier, 6-level filtration system with 3 RO 100 Dow filmtec membranes, filtration capacity of 50 liters/hour (size 600 x 1000 x 800 mm) for Suoi Giang kindergarten.
2) About the beneficiary: After completion, the project has provided enough domestic water for:
- 120 households in Giang B village (45 poor/near-poor households, 100% H.Mong ethnic minority people);
- 328 students, 18 teachers of Suoi Giang kindergarten.
So, the project achieved results compared to the original plan in bringing clean water to people and students of Suoi Giang Kindergarten, Van Chan district, Yen Bai province
3) Currently, the people of Giang B village have established regulations for using the project and elected a village maintenance team to regularly inspect and operate the project, consisting of 7 members (5 men and 2 women, 1 kindergarten teacher).
