Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland
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f Mgomwa and Matumburu, women have 0 foot wells to reach scarce water
Sometimes the solution to a lack of safe water can be incredibly simple. Rainwater harvesting is a cheap and effective way to create a lasting supply, no matter what the season.
‘Jars’ are made by covering a wooden mould with mud, letting it dry and then encasing it in concrete. The mould and mud is then removed and the inside of the jar is plastered to make it waterproof. One jar can supply several households with up to 1,500 litres of fi ltered rainwater collected from a clean roof and gutter.
Tanzania update – RIBI linked project in Iramba Technology corner – The rainwater harvesting jar
Rainwater falls onto a clean roof and is channelled along clean guttering.
A perforated basin fi lters the water to stop any debris entering the jar.
The jar is made from cement and lined with plaster.
The jar sits on a brick plinth and often has a lockable box containing the tap to prevent water theft.
Photo: Lynn Johnson © National Geographic • £3,950 could pay for a rainwater harvesting tank with a 45m3 Illustration by
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In the villages of Mgomwa and Matumburu, women have to climb down 40 foot wells to reach scarce water
capacity to serve up to 1,000 people in Tanzania.
Tanzania update – RIBI linked
In our recent E-news we asked for Rotarians to contact us to become speakers – 10 new Rotarian speakers will be joining the Speaker Network this autumn. Thanks to everyone who responded.
There are still places available on training in the autumn so contact
speakers@wateraid.org if you would like more information.
15 October 2011 15 October 2011
Could your Rotary club or district host a ceilidh to help those without safe sanitation and water?
Grab your dancing shoes and get down to a WaterAid Big National Ceilidh on 15 October*!
Could your Rotary club or district host a ceilidh to help those without safe sanitation and water?
See the map on our website to fi nd your nearest ceilidh/barn dance.
On 15 October people worldwide and all over the UK will be holding ceilidhs or barn dances in support of WaterAid. Ceilidhs are a wonderful way to bring your community together with lots of laughs!
One in eight people worldwide do not have safe water and 2.6 billion have nowhere to go to the toilet. The money you raise could help WaterAid transform lives.
* Please check dates as some may vary.
Contact us to fi nd out more: See the map on our website: Registered charity numbers 288701 (England and Wales) and SC039479 (Scotland)
Registered charity numbers: 288701 in England and Wales and SC039479 in Scotland Contact us to fi nd out more:
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We would love to have as many Rotary clubs involved as possible to join in with this international event!
On 15 October people worldwide and all over the UK will be holding ceilidhs or barn dances in support of WaterAid. Ceilidhs are a wonderful way to bring your community together with lots of laughs!
www.bignationalceilidh.co.uk ceilidh@wateraid.org 020 7793 4594
www.bignationalceilidh.co.uk
WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities.
One in eight people worldwide do not have safe water and 2.6 billion have nowhere to go to the toilet. The money you raise could help WaterAid transform lives.
We would love to have as many Rotary clubs involved as possible to join in with this international event!
Photo: Lynn J
In the village to climb dow
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