Behind the scenes – extensive maintenance and sustainable expansion in KIUMA
On the site of our partner KIUMA in Tanzania, well over 1,500 people now live, work and are learning new skills. The infrastructure necessary for such a large number of people always requires maintenance and needs to be extended or upgraded. Let’s take a look at some of the work that has been completed over the past few months which gives an idea of what is needed and what goes on behind the scenes.
Water supply for hospital and guests – tanks resealed and pumps replaced
To improve the water pressure at the hospital, guest house and other nearby buildings, we have installed a booster pump (photo). This has greatly improved the hospital’s water supply. In combination with the wells that have also been completed, the storage tanks fed by this pump will now always remain full. This will ensure uninterrupted water supply at the hospital and guest house.
Providing students with upgrades – electric corn milling and rice processing
Ensuring irrigation – water storage, irrigation system and pressure pumps
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Providing students with upgrades – electric corn milling and rice processing
Ensuring irrigation – water storage, irrigation system and pressure pumps
Regular investments in infrastructure ensure that the projects work sustainably.
The newly drilled wells mean that KIUMA is supplied with a sufficient quantity of clean water.-watermarked
The existing water tanks in the farming project can already store 120,000 litres. Foundations can accommodate many more tanks.
When the soil is well prepared,seedlings are in the ground and properly watered, growth can begin.
With pumps now installed, this task can be done much faster.
Fencing around the area protects, amongst other things, the vegetable garden in the farming project from being devastated by wildlife. KIUMA lies between two national parks.
In the future, various fruits and vegetables will be grown in the teaching fields all year-round, which will be used in KIUMA or sold at market.
Electric mill operation is far quieter and does not emit exhaust gases.
The photovoltaic system – coupled with large batteries and an emergency power supply with diesel generators – now ensures uninterrupted and clean power supply to the entire KIUMA site.-watermarked
Computer teaching labs – a large project with far-reaching value
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Clinical officers sit exams
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Computer skills training rooms – established
wortundtat has made the world’s knowledge tangible for KIUMA: Three rooms for computer training help learners and the local community.
