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Simoonga
In Simoonga, several critical areas of need were addressed, including water, health, food supply and education, and youth development through recreation opportunities. Efforts positively affected three communities, 10 villages, 400 homesteads, and over six thousand people.
Simoonga Lift by the Numbers
The water project’s reach:
- 3 communities
- 3,879 school children
- 1 market with 17 shops and 30 vendors
- 400 homesteads comprised of 2,400 inhabitants
= 6,326 people gaining access to drinking water from the Simonga water tower
The health post’s impact:
- Catchment area of 6,594 people
- 10+ villages covered
- An average of 50 – 100 patients per day visit the clinic
The soccer field’s scope:
- 500 children from Ndlovu secondary school
- 6 soccer clubs
- To host 16 ward soccer clubs + a tournament for 11 schools
- 710 team members benefitted
= 3,879 youth with direct access to the soccer pitch
The greenhouse project outcomes:
- 3,879 children receive education plus a feeding program
- Estimated yield per season:
Kale – 300 bundles
Onions – 10 pockets (100kgs)
Tomatoes – 15 boxes (150kgs)
Kasiya
Focusing on water and healthcare access helped establish a solid foundation and foster a more resilient way of life for the Kasiya community. This lift’s impact encompassed four villages and over 1,800 people.
Kasiya Lift by the Numbers
The water project’s reach:
- 1 borehole
- 2 villages served
= 936 people with access to drinkable water
The health post’s impact:
- 4 villages covered
= 1,863 people impacted
Simakade
In the agriculture-driven area of Simakade, directing attention toward the water supply needed to support over 1,500 people plus 8,000 livestock was crucial. The lift also included implementing a food-growing education program for 203 children and building a sports court to serve upward of 400 youth.
Simakade Lift by the Numbers
The water project’s reach:
- 4 villages comprised of 260 homesteads
- 1,560 people
- 8,000 animals
- On school days, 203 children outside of the village also benefit from water tower access
The sports court’s scope:
- 406 children from 2 schools (Vulindlela Secondary and Simakade Primary) have access to the court
The greenhouse/garden project outcomes:
- 203 children receive education plus a feeding program
- Estimated yield per season:
Kale – 100 bundles
Cabbage – 100 heads
Tomatoes – 4 boxes (40kg)
Rape – 100 bundles
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