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MANNAN TRIBE SANITATION PROJECT
Kozhimala - Western
Ghat Mountains
Kerala, South India
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Background:
The Mannan tribe sanitation project is an offshoot
of the YOI
Mannan Tribe House building project. Our volunteers
were able to successfully complete the first phase of the
house building project in just 6 weeks and within budget.
The first "pukka" house was completed from scratch
for Sashi and his family of 5. The village settlement and
almost all tribals were very enthusiastic and many joined
hands with us in completing the house. The Mannan tribe "King"
also visited the house building site at various stages and
was very supportive of the project making sure our volunteers
were comfortable and had every assistance they needed. While
the project was going on, we noticed that the settlement lacked
basic sanitation facilities in general and that the only water
pumping system was abandoned due to lack of funds for repairs
and maintenance. YOI was able to contribute towards repairing
the water pump and some of the broken water pipelines. Seeing
the lack of sanitation facilities, volunteers were able to
build two outdoor toilets near the new house which would be
sufficient for 4 families.
Yearoutinda’s sanitation project aim is to build 10 permanent
toilets with running water facilities throughout the settlement
on a need to need basis. The village officer and the locals
have pledged support towards this project. These toilets will
be a vast improvement upon the existing sanitation facilities,
which in most cases are outdoor sheds and open ground.
About the Project
This project will require new permanent toilets to be built
from scratch with suitable water supply and waste disposal
systems.
The toilets will be external structures as the Mannan tribal
customs don't allow for toilets attached to houses. The toilets
should be permanent with enough direct sunlight as few houses
have electricity and adequate water supply and waste disposal
system. Septic tanks will be built and there will be the option
of over head water tanks for harvesting rain water during
the monsoon seasons. There will also be enough space for wahing
and the structure will have sufficient ventilation and doors.
Wherever possible, toilets will be build between houses to
enable more than one family to share the facility. All building
materials and labor will be sourced locally therefore generating
business which supports the local economy.
Toilets and Bath facilities
The
settlement has few toilets and existing ones are temporary
structures built from thatched coconut leaves and
are erected away from the houses. They have no waste
disposal system and usually the holes are dug and
covered when full. They are extremely unhygienic and
without proper waste disposal, leads to spread of
diseases and contamination of ground water supplies.
The proposed toilets will be built using cement bricks,
cement or corrugated iron sheet roofs and on good
granite foundation. There will be enough space for
toilets and shower/wash with ample ventilation, doors
and running water. Floors will be cement/red oxide
mix which provides water proofing and are easy to
maintainand clean.
What
the volunteers will be doing ?
As a volunteer on this initiative you will be staying
on site and will build a close working relationship
with the tribal community including the families for
whom the house and toilets are being built. You will
also work closely with other volunteers and YOI staff,
giving you the chance to gain extensive knowledge
of new cultures and perhaps even languages. In addition
you will enjoy the unique experience of working in
the beautiful area surrounding the beautiful Western
Ghat Mountain Ranges.
The building work should start as soon as possible.
We need a min of 2-3 volunteers by the start as soon
as possible to help with management and building work
on-site.
Volunteers can stay with tribal families where ever
possible or even stay at the first house during the
project as a paying guest which would provide the
family with extra earnings. YOI staff will be present
on site at all times to help with the project. Special
dietary requirements can be accommodated. After work
activities will be in the form of treks, camp fires,
BBQ's, games, bamboo rafting etc etc.
This
project will greatly benefit the tribal community
and also has much to offer the volunteers :
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A
unique opportunity to work amongst tribal people
and to learn about their culture and way of life. |
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Take
part in the very unusual and colourful Annual
tribal festival in March. |
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The
satisfaction of creating permanent homes for two
families. |
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The
joy of working in an area of outstanding natural
beauty in the Western Ghat Mountain ranges. |
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A
chance to build life-long friendships with people
from all walks of life. |
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A
chance to improve your DIY skills! |
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* It's a challenging project
that require volunteers to be resourceful, committed,
self motivated and will definitely involve long hours
of work with plenty of excitement and fun. You will
be involved in planning, organising and building activities
with the help of a team of volunteers, local laborers
and members of the community. Please note that the project
area is remote and basic facilities will be provided
by Yearoutindia. Amenities like Internet, ATM's, mobile
reception, Fax etc are only available at the Yearoutindia
house in Kumily which is 2 hours drive away.
Program Costs:
The program cost for 5 Weeks of volunteering
will be GBP £650.00, of which
majority goes directly towards the building costs and
labour. The remaining covers program related costs:
all food, accommodation, project-related transport,
staff and project maintenance etc.Volunteers will also
assist the YOI staff in managing the funds and paying
daily wages and materials needed for the building work.
Total project cost for both the sanitation project and
the second house including all building materials, labour
and basic furniture is estimated at around GBP
£2650.00 which will be raised before
the actual building work starts. Volunteers are encouraged
to fundraise for this project if they can. |
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Contact
the YOI support team at: info@yearoutindia.com
Call:
+91 484 4020040 (India Head office) Fax: +91
484 4020041, UK Tel:
07092 233122 Fax: 07092 380001
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