La Bonne Nouvelle WASH Project
This project aims to drill a borehole and renovate the bathrooms at La Bonne Nouvelle School in Burkina Faso.
The Problem
La Bonne Nouvelle serves 800 students and 37 staff. The school faces significant challenges due to frequent water outages from the national water company between 7am and 7pm, leaving them without access during school hours. This situation forces students to seek water from unsafe sources, leading to a high incidence of water related illnesses. Some children even skip school entirely to fetch water from distant locations, severely impacting both attendance and academic performance.
The sanitation facilities are equally problematic. The ten existing latrines are in a state of disrepair, failing to meet basic hygiene standards and lacking handwashing stations. These combines issues are critically affecting the educational experience and health of its students and staff.
The Project
La Bonne Nouvelle WASH (Water Access, Sanitation, Hygiene) Project will drill a borehole to provide the school with a steady supply of clean water. Our partners will also refurbish the existing latrines and install handwashing stations. These stations, connected to a 3000L reserve tank, will have foot-operated mechanisms, allowing students to wash their hands without touching the faucets, promoting better hygiene practices.
A hygiene education program will also be held for everyone at the school. This will teach students and staff about the importance of washing hands properly and using the new water facilities responsibly. To ensure long-term impact, our partners will conduct regular monitoring visits and provide ongoing encouragement to reinforce these vital hygiene habits.
Your Gift Will Transform the Lives of Students
Access to clean water and improved sanitation will boost students’ health and reduce illness. WASH education will enhance hygiene awareness, while safe facilities will improve overall well-being and create a better learning environment.
100% Of Your Donation
will be used to improve the quality of life for students at La Bonne Nouvelle, thanks to some generous donors who pay all our overhead.
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The total cost of this project is $22,000. Thank you for your support.
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International Needs Canada is a charitable organization with a global network of 34 partner countries. Our approach to development relies on the empowerment of indigenous leaders to bring about change in their local communities. We focus primarily on the empowerment of vulnerable children through education, health and wellness, character development, and skills training.
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