Kerr Mama Village, Water support North Bank

Project Title:

WATER SUPPORT NORTH BANK

Location

Region: NBR

District/ward

Village

1. Kerr Mama village 

2. Kerr Chebou village 

3. Kerr Dodou Janko village

Applicant Organization

Name of organization: Warme Gloed vzw

Type of organization: VZW

Address: Streepweg 12, 2220 Hallaar (Belgium)

Phone: +32 478 234799

Email: info@warmegloed.be

Registration status

Contact person/project leader

Name: Patrick Geysels

Position: Chairman

Phone: +32 478 234799

Email: patrick.geysels@warmegloed.be

Project mamagement team

Name: Elke Geysels

Position: Secretary

Phone:

Email: elke.geysels@warmegloed.be

Name: Chris Van Egdom

Position: Treasurer

Phone:

Email: chris.vanegdom@warmegloed.be

Project Partners/ stakeholders (if any)

Name of organization: Moobeta Foundation

Type of organization: NGO

Address:

Telephone:

Required Budget (GMD)

1.427.025 GMB

Bank details (Bank in Gambia )

ACCOUNT NAME: MOOBETA FOUNDATION

ACCOUNT NUMBER

BBAN 008201624000500322

Moobeta Foundation 

6240005003

Sector

Health, agriculture, education

Duration of project(in months)

Depending on the money we can gather: up to 12 months

Number of people expected to benefit from this project

Male:  1000    Female: 1000   Total: 2000, but we hope for a lot more people we can help, so it’s hard to tell an exact number.

Project Description (200 words)

We want to start and support small-scale water projects in small communities on the North Bank in Gambia because access to clean and safe drinking water is an essential basic need, which is not yet guaranteed everywhere. In many villages on the North Bank, access to water is limited, unreliable or even unsafe, which has major consequences for the health, hygiene and daily life of the inhabitants.

Small-scale water projects make a big difference at a local level. They are targeted, affordable and sustainable. Think of building water wells, hand pumps or simple pipe systems. These projects are in line with the needs of the community itself, and can be managed and maintained with local involvement. In this way, we not only strengthen the water supply, but also the self-reliance and resilience of the villages.

In addition, improved access to water has a positive impact in several areas: children can go to school instead of walking for hours for water, women have more time for other tasks or economic activities, and overall health and hygiene improve. By supporting these projects, we are investing in a better future for the entire community.

Major goal

improvement of living conditions

Specific objectives

provided with drinking water

improvement in growing vegetables
 

Expected outputs

* Health

Reduced water-related diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and parasitic infections.

Better hygiene through the availability of water for hand washing, cooking, and cleaning.

Improved nutrition through safer washing of fruits and vegetables.

* Quality of life and education

Children, especially girls, spend less time fetching water, and can therefore attend school more often and more regularly.

Women have more time for family care, agriculture, or economic activities, because they no longer have to walk for hours to get water.

* Hygiene and sanitation

Improved personal hygiene, especially around schools and health centers.

Better sanitation facilities such as hand washing stations or latrines that can be used effectively.

* Agriculture and food security

Small-scale irrigation becomes possible, which supports the cultivation of fruits and vegetables.

Higher crop yields, which ensures better nutrition and possibly additional income.

* Community development

Strengthening the community through collaboration on water point management.

Greater local involvement and ownership of infrastructure, promoting project sustainability.

Project Sustainability

1. Technical sustainability

Simple, low-maintenance systems such as hand pumps or solar pumps are used, tailored to the local context.

Use of locally available materials and components where possible, so that repairs remain fast and affordable.

Training of local technicians and community members to be able to do basic maintenance themselves, without dependence on external help.

2. Financial sustainability

Small local contributions or savings models help to build up a maintenance fund.

Transparent management of resources creates trust within the community and stimulates co-responsibility.

Any income from agricultural projects can be partly reinvested in the water project.

3. Social sustainability

Active involvement of the community from the start: in the choice of location, type of installation and management.

Establishment of water committees in which different groups are represented (men, women, youth).

Raising awareness about water use, hygiene and management, so that the community understands and supports the value of the project.

4. Environmental sustainability

Responsible use of groundwater to prevent overexploitation.

Attention to water quality and protection of sources (e.g. no pollution around wells).

Combination with ecological agriculture (such as drip irrigation) to use water efficiently.

Implementation schedules

Activities:           Timeline:                          Responsibilities

Timeline & Action Plan – North Bank Water Projects (3 sites)

Phase 1: Preparation & Selection (January – March 2026)

Objective: Identify project sites, understand local needs, finalize planning.

| Period | Actions | Responsible |

| Jan 2026 | Contact with local partners/NGOs | Sponsor |

| Jan – Feb 2026 | Visit communities, identify needs | Sponsor + Local leaders |

| Feb – Mar 2026 | Selection of 3 villages + appropriate technology (hand pump, solar pump...) | Sponsor + Local partners |

| Mar 2026 | Establishment of village water committees | Local people |

Phase 2: Technical Preparation & Training (April – June 2026)

Objective: Finalize planning, involve local people, start training.

| Period | Actions | Responsible |

| Apr 2026 | Technical survey: soil conditions, water source, location | Sponsor (with local technicians) |

| May 2026 | Training local technicians in basic installation and maintenance | Sponsor + Local population |

| June 2026 | Purchase and transport of material | Sponsor |

Phase 3: Installation & start-up (July – September 2026)

Objective: Installation of water points + start-up of use.

| Period | Actions | Responsible |

| July – Aug 2026 | Digging of wells / drilling of wells | Local contractors, managed by sponsor |

| Aug – Sept 2026 | Installation of pumping system + testing | Sponsor + Local technicians |

| Sept 2026 | Commissioning + training in water management | Sponsor + Water Committees |

Phase 4: Aftercare, monitoring & handover (October – December 2026)

Objective: Ensure proper functioning + transfer ownership.

| Period | Actions | Responsible |

| Oct 2026 | First evaluation of use and functioning | Sponsor + Local Water Committees |

| Nov 2026 | Repeat training, minor adjustments if necessary | Sponsor |

| Dec 2026 | Official handover to community + certificates for local technicians | Sponsor + Local population |

Responsibilities – Summary

| Tasks | Responsible |

| Financing & coordination | Sponsor |

| Village selection & guidance | Sponsor + Local leaders |

| Technical implementation | Local technicians (under guidance) |

| Maintenance & supervision | Local water committees |

| Education & Awareness | Sponsor + Local Schools/Communities |