Projects
Ntisaw Village Water Project
A Partnership between Ntisaw, Cameroon and the EWB-UIUC Chapter
In 1994, villagers in Ntisaw, Cameroon created a village water committee, set aside project funds, and began construction of a spring water catchment system to solve their community's most pressing issue: lack of access to clean drinking water. However, the project soon stalled and the infrastructure went into disrepair. In 2007, Ntisaw submitted a request for assistance from the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) organization. In Fall, 2008, the EWB-UIUC student chapter was granted permission to work with the Ntisaw community to bring clean water to the village.
y of approximately 1,500 people in rural Cameroon, West Africa. Ntisaw is located in the Ndu
The Ntisaw & EWB-UIUC Collaboration
In close coordination with the Ntisaw Village Water Committee and Ntisaw villagers, a team of engineering students from UIUC is proposing a feasible design of a water catchment and distribution system for use in Ntisaw. In May 2009, six UIUC students traveled with their project mentor to conduct a site assessment in Cameroon and to gather necessary water quality, land surveying, and health information. The project journey continues...
The Ntisaw Village Water Project seeks monetary support for their design and implementation efforts with a fundraising goal of $50,000 USD. Funds will be directly applied to the purchase of construction materials in-country. Funding will also support UIUC student travel to Cameroon to facilitate and manage construction and implementation of the project. If you or your corporation is willing to partner with Ntisaw and EWB-UIUC on this effort by helping support financially or with other resources and expertise, please contact the team (information below). Thank you in advance for your support and encouragement!