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Water Well 2019

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Background: Afghanistan being a worn-torn country, facing ever-lasting years of turmoil, we often times undermine how the people of this country suffer from limited access to even the basic necessities, such as safe and adequate sanitation. In rural areas, “only 20% of the country’s population of 29 million have access to clean water and sanitation,” the lowest percentage in the world. In Kabul, with a population of 6 million, this figure rises to a massive 80% of people who do not have access to the most basic of needs for life.

Objective: Building a cost-effective, convenient, solar-powered water well to provide clean and running water to local Afghans in the village of Helal Chowk, 2 km from the village of Low Wala in Kandahar near the Masjid-e-Noorani.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Where in Afghanistan will we be building this well?
The village of Helal Chowk, 2 km from the village of Low Wala in Kandahar near the Masjid-e-Noorani.

How much will it cost to build this well?
In America, drilling a well costs $5,500 for an average depth of 150 feet. Most projects range between $1,500 and $12,000. However, in Afghanistan, it would only cost roughly $3,800-$4000USD to build a well.

Breakdown of cost:
1. Water Pump: $229
2. Solar Battery Energy Converter $636
3. 160 meter pipe: $64
4. 5 inch. Diameter 150 meter pipe: $1824
5. Rope: $32
6. Stone made surroundings: $102
7. Electricity wire: $31
8. 150 meter drilling labor: $726
9. 2000 liter volume tanker: $190
Total: $3834.00 +/-  cost for local laborers 

How long will it take to build this well?
In America, depending on drilling conditions, drilling a well typically takes 1-2 days. Pump system installation takes about a day and can be done at any time after the well is drilled. In Afghanistan, it will take about 10-14 days to complete a well.

What type of well are we going to build?
There are several types of wells that can be constructed in Afghanistan, depending on the hydro-geological conditions of the area. The water well to be built will be fully electric, equipped with solar panels. The problem with pumping water in rural locations is the need to run utility power to the site. The advantage in solar-powered water pumping is that there is no need for an external power source. The sun and the solar panels provide all of the electricity needed to pump water from hundreds of feet underground at standard few gallons per minute flow rate. The proximity of a local mosque within constructing this well provides not only water but electricity for each and every prayer.

How will IBO raise funds for building this well?
Several well-known nonprofit organizations have recently raised over $50,000 to implement 8 total water projects in Afghanistan, Malawi, Palestine, and Rwanda. Here at IBO, we will be using this Go-Fund platform to raise funds to cover the cost of the well. It is important to take into consideration that a processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 fee per donation is applied on GoFundMe. All funds raised will be withdrawn & documented periodically and sent in a safe and secure manner using Western Union Wire Transfer to our point person stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

What is the future of this project?
By creating these wells, not only will the local mosque have water and electricity but we hope to expand this to provide similar villages in Kandahar and Kabul with unlimited access to clean and running water.

With that being said, we ask you humbly to join our journey and help us reach our goal to nourish a soul. You can start by sharing this page with family & friends! Thank you in advance. 

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Respectfully, 
IBO Administration/Fundraising Team
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