CLEAN WATER FOR ALL
“Feedback Madagascar has drilled and installed over 416 boreholes, providing clean water to over 100,000 people”
Access to clean water is a basic human need, yet for many communities in rural Madagascar, it remains a luxury. With only 11% of the rural population having access to clean water and just 7.5% having access to adequate sanitation, it is no surprise that diarrhoeal diseases are a leading cause of death for children under the age of five. This is where we come in.
Feedback Madagascar's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) campaign aims to significantly reduce the incidence of diarrhoeal disease by providing access to clean water, hygienic latrines, and promoting handwashing with soap. One of the key components of the campaign is the installation of boreholes, which provide clean water to communities in need.
Fresh water for all
Based on global estimates at least 20% of the under-five mortality rate in Madagascar is due to a water-related disease. We are working with local communities to provide the necessary infrastructure which will provide fresh water and save lives. It costs £6000 to build a borehole and bring clean water to over 200 people – for life.
With your help we will make it happen.
Boreholes
Boreholes are drilled using a variety of techniques including Jetting and Rota-sludge. The drilling process begins with a survey of the area to determine the location of the borehole and the type of equipment needed. Once the site has been selected, the drilling team begins the process of drilling the borehole. This process can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on the location and the type of soil.
Once the borehole is drilled, it is important to make a sanitary closure area around it to prevent animals from entering and contaminating the water. This is done by building a fence or wall around the borehole and ensuring that the area is kept clean and well-maintained.
In addition to drilling and installing the borehole, Feedback Madagascar also provides training and support to local communities to ensure that the borehole is properly maintained and managed. This includes setting up water management committees at each site and providing water-treatment products, filters, and portable drinking water testing kits to reduce the risk of contracting diseases like Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and severe bacterial diarrhoea.
Since 2009, Feedback Madagascar has drilled and installed over 416 boreholes, providing clean water to over 100,000 people. This has had a significant impact on the communities we serve, improving the quality of life for families and reducing the incidence of diarrhoeal diseases.
A unique aspect of Feedback Madagascar’s work is that we are able to provide these essential services at a relatively low cost. It cost around £6000 to drill and install a borehole, which is a fraction of the cost of similar projects run by other organizations. This is made possible by our focus on working closely with local communities.
