1. Background / Problem Statement
Communities in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa face acute water scarcity, land degradation, and declining agricultural productivity due to climate change. Women and children spend hours fetching unsafe water, while degraded land limits food security and livelihoods. Urgent interventions are needed to ensure access to clean water, restore ecosystems, and build climate-resilient communities.
2. Project Goal
To enhance access to clean water, rehabilitate degraded land, and strengthen climate-smart agriculture, thereby improving livelihoods and resilience of vulnerable communities.
3. Target Beneficiaries
- Direct: 10,000 community members, 1,600 smallholder farmers
- Indirect: Schools, health facilities, and neighboring communities
4. Key Activities
- Drill boreholes and install water systems
- Train farmers in climate-smart agriculture and modern irrigation
- Establish tree nurseries and plant indigenous trees
- Form community water committees and provide management training
5. Expected Outcomes
- Safe and reliable water supply for targeted communities
- Increased agricultural productivity and household incomes
- Rehabilitated land and improved environmental conservation
- Enhanced community resilience to climate change
6. Project Duration
36 months (3 years)
7. Estimated Budget
KES 46,000,000 (approx. USD 340,000)
- Water infrastructure, agriculture, land restoration, training, M&E, administration
8. Funding Appeal / Call to Action
LIVING WELLS OF HOPE AFRICA seeks partnership and funding support from embassies, international donors, and foundations to implement this high-impact program and transform vulnerable communities into sustainable and climate-resilient ecosystems.
4. FINAL THREE-YEAR PROJECT BUDGET SUMMARY (USD)
Project Period: 2025–2027
Assumed Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 155 KES
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YEAR 1 BUDGET (Infrastructure & Capacity Setup)
Budget Item Amount (USD)
Borehole drilling rigs mounted on trailers with generators (3 units – partial capital cost contribution) 38,710
Tractor for farming (including plough and trailer) 10,000
Water tanks and piping 9,680
Farmer training and demonstration farms 7,740
Tree planting and nursery establishment 5,160
Staff and technical consultants 9,680
Office setup and operational costs 4,520
Monitoring and evaluation 1,940
TOTAL YEAR 1 87,430
_____________YEAR 2 BUDGET (Scale-Up & Service Delivery)
Budget Item Amount (USD)
Borehole drilling (50 boreholes) 64,520
Solar-powered pumping systems 22,580
Community irrigation schemes 19,350
Farmer training and extension services 11,610
Tree nurseries establishment and maintenance 7,740
Staff and field operations 12,900
Monitoring and evaluation 3,230
TOTAL YEAR 2 141,930
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YEAR 3 BUDGET (Sustainability & Impact)
Budget Item Amount (USD)
Borehole sustainability and maintenance 16,130
Climate adaptation and resilience programs 19,350
Tree planting and ecosystem restoration 12,900
Endline impact evaluation 6,450
Staff and administration 16,130
Fundraising, partnerships, and resource mobilization 6,450
TOTAL YEAR 3 77,410
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GRAND TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET (2025–2027)
Item Amount (USD)
TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET (3 YEARS) 296,770
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5. FUNDING SOURCES
The project will be financed through a diversified funding strategy, including:
• International NGOs and Foundations
• Embassies and Development Agencies
• Faith-Based and Church Partners
• Friends and Well-Wishers
• Local and International Fundraising Events___________________________
Contact for Further Information:
Living Wells OF HOPE Africa
Word Outreach Sanctuary International
P.O. Box 2359 – Nairobi, Kenya
📞 +254-721-667-710 | +254-721-650-656