MWA WATERAID PROJECT
(A paper I submitted to MWA Council for approval)
Background:
Malaysia will soon celebrate its 44 th Merdeka Day in a few days time. Sad to note, there are thousands of us who have yet to get access to good water supply and proper sanitation facilities in isolated areas. It is time we do something for them.
What is it?
It is a project to provide basic water supply and sanitation facilities to communities with no access to public water services. The facilities will comprise of a well, pump and toilet where a community of say, ten famililies share , operate and maintain the facilities. The cost of each project is estimated to be around RM10,000 each.
Objectives:
1. To help pockets of marginalised communities to get access to water supply and provide
proper sanitation.
2. To get publicity to MWA roles in water and waste water industry.
3. To get members to participate in community projects where the public can get immmediate and direct benefits.
4.To act as a catalyst and to provide a model for others to follow in the work of public services.
Fund:
Initially, the MWA WaterAid Program seeks a fund of RM 20,000 from MWA to take off. A sum of RM 10,000 is to be allocated for publicity and organising the first project. The balance is for the first project. The first project shall be the showcase for members and and potential sponsors/donors.
For subsequent projects, all funding ( in cash or in kind) shall come from sponsors and donors. Each project shall be initiated by members from each state. The MWA members in each state is required to organise a project a year. They will identify the location and organise the work-planning,implementation and handing over to their local community.The members of the public are encouraged to participate in this community project led by MWA members. The sourcing of fund (in cash or in kind) shall be a joint effort from members from each state and the MWA.
Note: This proposal was rejected by the Council mainly because it is NOT in line with the objectives of the Association.
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