#sarawak After Impian Sarawak, we are now ready to launch Impian Sabah and calling for volunteers. Just like Impian Sarawak, all our funds will be allocated to running projects, volunteers will be required to pay for their own flights. On top of that, volunteers will support their own cost of living through a contribution fee of RM280 which will cover the in-state transportation, insurance, food and accommodation. The first Impian Sabah site will be at Kampung Samparita Laut, Kota Marudu (2 hours from Kota Kinabalu and an additional 1 hour off-road driving to the village). To get to the village after parking the car, we will have to go across a thigh-level height river either by foot / boat. During rainy days, water-level can rise up to waist-level. Volunteering period: 30 Nov - 8 Dec (1st Batch) and 12 Dec - 21 Dec (2nd Batch). See below for more information about the project. To apply, please register at: https://docs.google/forms/d/1Ol_PRmGWRcB28siMXvB8Hjib16hqo6g8SqNJ2dqfzMI/viewform --- Project Description: Gravity fed water system Location: Kampung Samparita Laut, Kota Marudu Expected work for volunteers: Connecting pipes, burying pipes, cement work, and all work related to build a gravity water feed system. The village has a population of 200+ people. Currently there is no pipe water, as the pipes that were provided by the government long ago did not have any maintenance or system upgrade. The river source for this pipe is now completely dry. Hence the villagers rely on the main river for drinking, washing, and cleaning source. The average drinking water colour looks like nescafe (like normal Klang river). When water become too murky (teh tarik colour) for drinking (during rainy days), they will not drink from the river and will collect rainwater for drinking. Houses do not have toilets, as water is not a common household luxury. With this project, well be able to provide running water to the whole village. For more information, please email impiansabah@gmail.
Posted on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:44:05 +0000