Bring Clean Water to Underprivileged Rural Families and Children

THE PROBLEM

Sabah - one of the Poorest States in Malaysia - is filled with remote, rural villages and has over 40,000 people who are "hardcore poor". The unavailability of clean water (a basic human need) is a dire, common issue throughout Sabah's rural community - especially in the remote poverty-stricken villages of Kota Belud.

With over 74 villages in the underserved district,these underprivileged, indigenous families are not connected to basic amenities and utilities due to their remote locations. Families and young children have no proper access to a clean, reliable water supply for their daily needs, making life much harder than it already is for them during this Covid-19 pandemic.

Dire Issues Faced By The Rural Sabah Community

1. Due to the Remoteness of Scattered Villages, the rural Kota Belud community lives off-the-grid and is forced to rely on natural water sources (rivers, streams, etc.) for their daily needs. Rural families do not have clean water usage available at home.

2. The rural community needs to Harvest Water From Faraway Water Sources to carry back home for usage. Besides this, families may also need to directly use water from its source. This is both Dangerous and Troublesome for the elderly and small children who wash clothes and bathe in the water.

3. Some rurals villages do not have a natural water source. Families must Use Polluted Water from unclean sources (ditches, holes, etc.) or inefficiently collect rain (unavailable during Borneo's frequent droughts), often carrying harmful Waterborne Diseases such as cholera and typhoid fever.

4, With Covid-19 pandemic, many have suffered Job loss and cannot afford the High Cost Of City Living, returning to rural villages. They are solely relying on farming as their only means to Eat, Earn and Live. However, rural life and farming are much Harder Without Proper Water Supply.

5. Continuous poverty and unemployment have Worsened Rural Livelihoods. Families are Unable To Self-Sustain and now depend on Unsustainable External Aid (Food Bags) to live instead of growing their own food for self-consumption. The Lack of Water increases the daily struggles of the rural community.

THE SOLUTION

"Clean water is a basic human need for everyone. All things start with Water."

Providing Access To Clean And Safe Water for Rural Families Via Gravity Water Systems

By connecting the rural community with access to clean and safe water, these isolated families are able to Live and Earn Sustainably, reaching their full potential. Gravity Water Systems utilise natural water sources, near or far, and easily bring the 100% Free, Drinkable supply to homes and farms through long-lasting piping and tanks. The Basic Need Of Water Becomes Available Anytime, leading to a Long-Term, Improved Standard Of Living!

We have completed 7 gravity water systems ranging from 2km to 7km connecting various remote Kota Belud villages and benefiting more than 8,000 rural villagers in need. Work includes replacing and repairing existing systems, building new systems and piping. While fulfilling the basic need of clean and safe water, we Empower Villagers with the skills and knowledge needed to maintain and repair the systems - Feasible, Sustainable and ensuring families Continuous Benefits For Generations To Come!

THE IMPACT

Benefits Of A Sustainable Gravity Water System

• Unlimited access to clean water at home & farm for everyday usage.

• Sustainable cost-free supply with low maintenance.

• Improved health (Water has no pollution or diseases). 

• Creates Opportunities, as families can start sustainable small-scale farming, providing food security and increased income.

• Able to be utilised for fish farming (protein source).

• Water can be stored in tanks for backup supply during droughts.

Gravity water systems relieve at least one daily burden from rural families, granting Sustainable Livelihoods. Mothers, farmers and children can now safely use and drink water without any danger or worry.

Goal Breakdown

Goal 1 - Polypipes (water pipes) and Accessories . Amount Needed: MYR20,000.00

Goal 2 - Water Tanks. Amount Needed: MYR8,000.00

Goal 3 - Transportation and Manpower. Amount Needed: MYR2,000.00

Contribute now and help the rural families gain access to clean water for improved health!