Melissa C. is honored to introduce today’s special guest speakers:
Dickson Ngoma, 23 years old, a student living and studying to be a math teacher in Zambia. He is founded a clean water project in Nsefu found in Mambwe district of Eastern Province of Zambia. Since he was in secondary school he has wanted to make his water dream a reality. He was introduced to Steve Wight, a Rotarian with the Bethel Rotary Club who quickly was on board to help make his water project dream a reality. The Bethel Rotary club group and has worked on many international outreach missions and is in contact with the local Rotary Club in Zambia to help raise the funds for this well. Wells in the area are 27 – 30 meters deep. The group is looking to raise $7k for the first well and use it as a model for other community water projects. To date, they have raised $500 for the initial project.
Water and sanitation hygiene education is essential to the members of these communities. Approximately 9 households, each with about 7 family members, make up the 31 villages affected by inadequate and unsustainable clean water. They share the only water supplies found in the streams and rivers with wildlife.
Peter Mazombwe spoke of the economic benefit that the Malaila Kunda traditional ceremony has proved to be for tourism promotion. He shared that villagers can provided a role in tourism activities. Isaac Given Njobvu also was on the call and is part of this team to help bring fresh water to the community. This one well project is critical to the entire region and will serve as a model for many others well projects in the future.
Steve Wight from the Bethel club shared the remoteness of the village. The Bethel club has been working with Dickson and his team to help bring water and sanitation to his community. They currently share their water supply with the many animals in the region. Donations can be made to the Rotary club in Bethel who coordinates fund raising efforts with the local Rotary Club. It is a 100% pass through Rotary initiative.
To listen to a partial presentation by the group click here:
