Water and Sanitation Program in Myanmar (Burma)

Community members clearing the vegetation to clear the way for water pipes. Photo Courtesy of the Diocese of Toungoo

Providing access to clean water will dramatically improve the lives of many people in rural villages in Myanmar (Burma), given that diseases such as diarrhoea and dysentery are commonplace and often lead to loss of lives. In addition to the provision of clean water, this program also involves the distribution of plastic commodes and short pipes for fly-proof latrines. The benefits for villages include ready access to clean water (or as close to homes as possible) with much energy and time saved, better sanitation with the use of fly proof latrines, better personal hygiene practices and more opportunity to grow plants and raise animals.

Here are some of the ways your gift will be used:

• $1.50 is the fee paid to a person for one day, carrying pipes from the township to the village
• $9 pays for one bag of cement
• $15 will pay for 1 cubic ft of sand
• $75 is the cost of a hand pump or putting up a well
• $90 will cover the construction of one brick cistern measuring 6 ft x 6 ft; a 10 x 10 will cost $195

We need to raise $10,000* in 2008
You can Donate Now to this project by selecting MYA 41
*Donations to this project are tax deductible for individuals.

To find out more: 2007 project information
For the most recent update: 2007 project update