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Join us as we work to improve the health of 14.6 million people through water supply solutions. Meet our dedicated team and learn about our BioSand Filter project in Kenya's Njoro region.
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Running Water International International Development Design Summit July 28, 2010
Our Team IDDS Becky Co-Founder RWI Core Miniver Tanisha Co-Founder Isaac CEO Barry Daniel 3 staff workers Mariam
Introduction • Improve the health of 14.6 million people • Flagship product - BioSand Filter • Provide a full range of water supply and quality solutions
the River Njoro the central rift valley, kenya Population……….approx 60,000 households Need…………………. 55% of households rely on surface water Income……………..under $3 a day PILOT……………….approx 7,000 households by 2013
Product Rationale • Sustainable Management of Watersheds (SUMAWA) • Collaboration between US and Kenyan institutes • Partner of Running Water International • 2005 – 2009: Determine the most appropriate low- • cost household water treatment method for the • Njoro region
RWI Business Model Sourcing CBO Raw Materials BSF RWI Bundling Resources Technical Expertise Maintenance & Testing Plastic BSF Kits *RWI- Running Water International *CBO- Community Based Organization *BSF- BioSand Filter
Social Impacts * Fiscal Year
Milestones The Past 21 Months: Oct 2008 – Jul 2010 The Next 12 Months: Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 TODAY Mar 2009 May-Jul 2009 Jan 2010 May 2010 Oct 2008 Jun 2011 Jan2011 Aug - Oct2010 Funding Needed: $75,000 (through Jun 2011) Field Visit Begin Pilot CBO Model Hosted CAWST Training Trained local sales staff Provincial Min of Health Installed 5 BSFs in households RWI team formed Registered RWI-Maji Salama Hired local staff Partnership with NYP MOU and invoice for 200 filters • Local Partnership: • USAID (Sep ‘10) • UNICEF (Oct ‘10) • Product Extension: • Rainwater Harvesting • Eco-Latrines • Water Distribution
Thank you! • Clean Water. Healthy World.