Wind-Powered Water Pumping for Rural Communities
Design,build & install water pumping sysems utilising only wind power for poor rural communities especially in semi-arid areas to provide clean water for domestic use and subsistence farming
About You
Location
Project Street Address
Kangundo Road
Project City
Nairobi
Project Province/State
Nairobi
Project Postal/Zip Code
P.o Box 41
Project Country
Kenya
Your idea
Country your work focuses on:
Kenya
Website URL
http://not yet
YouTube Upload
Not yet
What stage is your project in?
Idea phase
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
<$50
Name Your Project
Wind-Powered Water Pumping for Rural Communities
Describe Your Idea
Design,build & install water pumping sysems utilising only wind power for poor rural communities especially in semi-arid areas to provide clean water for domestic use and subsistence farming
Innovation
Describe your idea in fewer than 50 words.
Design,build & install water pumping sysems utilising only wind power for poor rural communities especially in semi-arid areas to provide clean water for domestic use and subsistence farming
What makes your idea unique?
The project will require minimum maintenance and utilise a renewable energy source.
It will also address one of most basic but fundamental needs of poor rural communities-water
What is your area of work? (Please check as many as apply.)
Youth development , Development & Prosperity , Business , Community development , Consumer protection , Corporate social responsibility , Design , Economic development , Employment , Energy , Food security , Housing , Income generation , Information technology , Marketing , Networking , Poverty alleviation , Social Enterprise , Sustainable development , Technology , Environment & Sustainability , Climate change , Conservation , Energy conservation , Environmental justice , Green business , Green consumerism , Pollution , Renewable energy , Rural , Sustainable agriculture , Sustainable design , Waste and recycling , Water , Wildlife conservation , Health & Fitness , Food , Health care , Health education , Recreation , Sanitation , Wellness , Conflict resolution , Food security , Gender equity , Hunger , Indigenous cultures , Intercultural relations , Land rights , Mediation , Men's issues , Racial equality , Security , Tolerance , Vulnerable populations , Women's issues , Public Participation & Engagement , Citizen participation , Corruption , Disaster relief and crisis management , Ethics , Public policy , Social work , Transparency , Youth leadership.
What impact have you had?
Not yet
Describe the primary problem(s) that your project is addressing.
-sustainable provision of affordable water
-High poverty levels
-food security
-utilisation of renewable resources for betterment of lifelihood
Describe the steps that your organization is taking to make your project successful.
-Oorganisation now process of registration
-preparing a business plan
-gathering information
-establishing useful networks/links
Impact
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Success in Year 1:
-preparation of good business plan
-conducting successful market research
-access to funding
-procurement of skills & materials
-overcoming design/building/installation handles
Success in Year 2:
-building a pilot/demonstration system
-aggressive awareness campaigns
-installations
Success in Year 3:
-provinding backup support
-expanding into other related businesses
Do you have a business plan or strategic plan? (yes/no)
no
What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization? STEP 1:
-market survey/research
-drawing up a successful business plan
-obtain funding
What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization? STEP 2:
-procure services/skills and materials
-design/build prototype
-marketing
What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization? STEP 3:
-do installations
-enlist partnerships
-expand into other related businesses like water harvesting and drilling boleholes
Describe the expected results of these actions.
-attainment of some level of food security
-alleviate bitting poverty among rural communities
-improvement of business returns as the project gains acceptance
-growth in the use of renewable reources
What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?
About two years ago when looking for something I coud do to contribute towards poverty alleviation and also make a living out of the business,
I have many other ideas that I hope to put to good use.
Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
W.Muthigani is a trained physicist with a passion for green technologies that can be used to improve the livelihood of our people in sustainable manner
How did you first hear about Changemakers?
I read an advert in one of the local papers on 22/04/2009
This Entry is about (Issues)
Sustainability
What would prevent your project from being a success?
-lack of access to funding
-cost of materials/services/skills
-high levels of poverty in the target communitie
-difficulty in accessing water sources at affordable cost
Financing source
If yes, provide organization name.
no
How long has this organization been operating? (i.e. less than a year; 1-5 years; more than 5 years)
Has not yet started
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
No.One will be put in place
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs? (yes/no)
no
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses? (yes/no)
no
The Story
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government? (yes/no)
no
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
Essential because of the experince of some of the organisations,the networks and the support systems required for implementation
How many people will your project serve annually?
100-1000 initially but expected to grow
What is the total number of employees and total number of volunteers at your organization?
about 30
What is your organization's business classification?
For-profit
Have you received funding from any of the following groups? (Please check as many as apply.)
 | 160 weeks agoEduardo Gildenson said: Dear Mr.Muthigani: Congratulations for your project. I made a SWOT (STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS) analysis for you. I ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 160 weeks agoNAREN BHINGE said: Dear Mr.Muthigani, You can see our entry on the Ecoflo foot operated treadle pump . The unique pumping unit comprising the ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 161 weeks agoWilberforce Muthigani said: Hi Stephanie, Thanks for for the enquiry.No,I am not the inventor of the wind pumping machine.As I'd indicated in the entry,I was ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 161 weeks agoStephanie Marienau said: Hi Wilberforce, Thank you for your entry! Can you explain a little bit more about how the technology works? Is the windpower used to ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
