About the Project
The project consisted of installing a well to provide clean drinking water to the community.
Location
Ramanan Valsa Village, Alluri Sitaram District, Andhra Pradesh State, India
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | July 2024 |
| Luena Investment | $1,300 |
| CBO Partner | Hydromissions International |
| Village | Ramanan Valsa |
| Country | India |
| # of Children Impacted | 130 |
| Community Contribution | manual labor, maintaining pump |
Remote Tribes Lack Access to Services
In India, the social structure is often discussed in terms of caste, a system that has historically divided people into hierarchical groups. The Scheduled Tribes are groups recognized by the Indian Constitution as having distinct cultural, social, and historical backgrounds. They often live in forested or remote areas and have their own languages, customs, and traditions. Many tribal communities face poverty due to limited access to resources and economic opportunities. Access to quality education and healthcare is limited. Schools and healthcare facilities are often distant, and there’s a shortage of culturally appropriate services. Tribal communities often face discrimination and social exclusion from mainstream society, impacting their ability to integrate or benefit from national development.
The community in Ramanam Valsa comprises four distinct Scheduled Tribes: Konda Dora, Konya Dora, Koda Reddy, and Konda Kapu. Despite their needs, they have yet to receive governmental assistance for access to potable water and are forced to travel long distances to secure drinking water. Nestled in the hills, this village suffers from scarcity of drinkable water. The area faces significant challenges, including poverty, illness, and low literacy rates. With 65 families residing in the village, the lack of access to clean water profoundly affects their daily lives. The village lacks essential infrastructure such as roads, a hospital, and an education system. The residents subsist largely on what they can produce locally or what the surrounding hills provide.
Access to Clean Water Improves Quality of Life
The donation from Luena Foundation was used to drill a deep well and install a manual hand pump. This new well will significantly enhance the quality of life for the community, providing a reliable source of water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and bathing. It is anticipated that access to clean water will reduce the prevalence of illness, as residents will be better hydrated and able to prepare and consume food and water safely.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
Hydromissions provides safe water using methods appropriate to each individual community. In most cases, we train volunteers from the community on how to drill shallow borehole wells and build hand-pumps using locally available material.
To learn more about our partner organization, click here.
