Clean water for Kedungmiri Village
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On 28th of November, 41 people were killed when Indonesia was hit by Cempaka – a category 1 tropical cyclone with staggering wind speed of 65 km per hour. It caused severe flooding and landslides across the southern half of Java and Bali.
Until today, many communities have not fully recovered from the aftermath. We, those who are more fortunate, can help to change this.
My name is Jun Park and I am currently studying Chemical Engineering at The University of Melbourne. I am working alongside Suraj Subramanian, who is studying Mechanical Engineering at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
We are part of the ToYogyakarta project hosted by AIESEC in UPNVY, special region of Yogyakarta, which aims to contribute to one of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) proposed by United Nations. This project is focusing on SDG #6 ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’.
Before the project ends on 29th of January, we want to create a positive change that will bring smiles to the people in need. Due to insufficient time and workforce, our team can only help one village – the Kedungmiri village in Imogiri.
The village, about 20 km away from Yogyakarta City, is surrounded with exotic natural habitat such as 25 m wide river and steep rocky hills. However, this landscape was the source of trouble. Due to the cyclone, the river took away houses of over 200 people whilst landslides covered the village with mud. Over 50 houses were destroyed along with other important structures, including the famous tourist attraction Selopamioro hanging bridge.
Most importantly, the wells that have been acting as the main water source are dysfunctional - forcing the villagers to rely on unfiltered water stream from the hills.
On top of that, the water is delivered to the remaining houses with “pipes” which are basically garden hoses. They are easily damaged by wild animals; hence requires frequent maintenance.
To provide an overview, here’s a list of the main problems:
1. Water is distributed using garden hoses (easily damaged & easily contaminated)
2. Water tanks are exposed to contamination (no cover)
3. No guidance for the villagers during natural disasters
4. No filters for drinking water
5. Villagers are vulnerable to injuries due to steep and slippery landscape
6. Lack of awareness about significance of clean water and dangers of natural disasters
To address these problems, our team came up with the following solutions:
1. Buy and install PVC pipes
2. Buy and install tank covers
3. Design and install evacuation signs and noticeboards
4. Construct water filtration system in all the villages
5. Provide safe pathways and hand railings
6. Arrange educational seminars for the villagers
Images below are screenshots of the financial report for this project. It provides the exact breakdown of how the fund will be used for the village.
If all the listed problems above are addressed, we will use the fund to dig wells for clean underground water.
Donate now. Help us rebuild the village.
Sincerely,
ToYogyakarta Project Team
Special thanks to Baby, Caliph, Dhea, Dhevi, Irfan, Iza, Izzat, Jo, Kiki, Lanang, Nicco and Nugi from AIESEC UPNVY
Until today, many communities have not fully recovered from the aftermath. We, those who are more fortunate, can help to change this.
My name is Jun Park and I am currently studying Chemical Engineering at The University of Melbourne. I am working alongside Suraj Subramanian, who is studying Mechanical Engineering at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
We are part of the ToYogyakarta project hosted by AIESEC in UPNVY, special region of Yogyakarta, which aims to contribute to one of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) proposed by United Nations. This project is focusing on SDG #6 ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’.
Before the project ends on 29th of January, we want to create a positive change that will bring smiles to the people in need. Due to insufficient time and workforce, our team can only help one village – the Kedungmiri village in Imogiri.
The village, about 20 km away from Yogyakarta City, is surrounded with exotic natural habitat such as 25 m wide river and steep rocky hills. However, this landscape was the source of trouble. Due to the cyclone, the river took away houses of over 200 people whilst landslides covered the village with mud. Over 50 houses were destroyed along with other important structures, including the famous tourist attraction Selopamioro hanging bridge.
Most importantly, the wells that have been acting as the main water source are dysfunctional - forcing the villagers to rely on unfiltered water stream from the hills.
On top of that, the water is delivered to the remaining houses with “pipes” which are basically garden hoses. They are easily damaged by wild animals; hence requires frequent maintenance.
To provide an overview, here’s a list of the main problems:
1. Water is distributed using garden hoses (easily damaged & easily contaminated)
2. Water tanks are exposed to contamination (no cover)
3. No guidance for the villagers during natural disasters
4. No filters for drinking water
5. Villagers are vulnerable to injuries due to steep and slippery landscape
6. Lack of awareness about significance of clean water and dangers of natural disasters
To address these problems, our team came up with the following solutions:
1. Buy and install PVC pipes
2. Buy and install tank covers
3. Design and install evacuation signs and noticeboards
4. Construct water filtration system in all the villages
5. Provide safe pathways and hand railings
6. Arrange educational seminars for the villagers
Images below are screenshots of the financial report for this project. It provides the exact breakdown of how the fund will be used for the village.
If all the listed problems above are addressed, we will use the fund to dig wells for clean underground water.
Donate now. Help us rebuild the village.
Sincerely,
ToYogyakarta Project Team
Special thanks to Baby, Caliph, Dhea, Dhevi, Irfan, Iza, Izzat, Jo, Kiki, Lanang, Nicco and Nugi from AIESEC UPNVY
Organizer
Jun Park
Organizer
Carlton, VIC