The Engineers Without Borders Rwanda team strives to provide clean drinking water for Cyanika, our partnering community in Rwanda. Water resources in this region are scarce during the dry seasons, causing many community members to have to collect water from ditches and lakes which can be up to thirteen miles away.
Our mission is to design and implement rainwater collection systems that provide the community members with sufficient water sources throughout the year. This water is not only affordable, but also easily accessible and cleaner than other water sources. Our first system was implemented in the summer of 2014, and we have since constructed six systems in neighboring villages. These systems have been met with overwhelming support and gratitude from the community, and currently supply water for nearly 6,000 people.
We are excited to continue developing sustainable water catchment systems and learn to apply our engineering skills to meaningful projects. Our goal is not only to successfully build our structure, but also to continue to strengthen our relationship with the community members and to continue to serve their needs in future projects.
If you are interested in joining our team, please feel free to come to our meetings or contact us for more information!
A Word of Thanks
Dear All,
My name is Nizeyimana Japhet. People call me Maguru; I am 62 years old, a father of 7 children (3 boys & 4 girls). I am a chief of [the] Ntarama village located in Cyanika, North province of Rwanda, where I lived my entire life.
On behalf of Ntarama Village community, I would like to thank you for your generous donation, your contribution makes it possible for us to access easily water and save lots of time of going to fetch water at the lake, around 3 hours. Clean water will be better for our health, children’s health, happiness & wellbeing of our families. This is only possibly because of thoughtful contribution from people like you. Once again, thank you for your generous donation.
Sincerely,
Nizeyimana Maguru Japhet
Whenever [we visit] the country the issue with the distribution of clean water in many regions is apparent. Its obvious how this problem impacts everything else that stands in a way of developing this country's infrastructure. My wife has specifically mentioned water as the key area that needs attention. I am glad that I found your project. - Henning Müller, EWB Donor
