Project Brief
In partnership with FeedTheHungryUK, Games 4 Good is on a mission to build 400 wells across remote villages in Nepal. There are typically 120 families per village, with an average of 5 people per family, that's 240,000 people. The power of gaming can help alleviate this need.
Location: Nepal
Funds Needed: $700
The Need
Although the caste system was abolished by law in 1963, there are people, tribes and communities who are looked down on a lower-class citizens in Nepal. These 'untouchables' are unfairly discriminated against by giving limited or no access to education and resources, such as clean drinking water. ‘Rat Catcher’ or Musahar tribes in Nepal are considered the lowest of the low. These people are considered even lower in status than animals.
Musahars have no official status in Nepalese society. They are not allowed to own anything and often have no documentation. The Musahars are often seen as outcast: not worthy of attention or help. They are financially poor, without access to education. Hunger is a normal part of life for many Musahars. There are 400 identified villages without access to fresh water, severely impacting the health and wellbeing of their inhabitants.
The Solution
FeedTheHungry UK has drilled wells to provide a safe and sustainable source of clean water for Nepalese villages. Since 2020, they have constructed 15 wells, benefiting around 9,000 people. Digging down to safe depth of around 20-30 meters deep, each well will provide a sustainable, source of drinking water throughout monsoons and draughts for years to come. Each Build A Well project has a 5 year service plan where local teams monitor the health of the well and the villagers.
The Opportunity
Feed the Hungry have observed rapid health improvements in the communities. For $700, we can provide a well in one of these villages. This package includes training and maintenance as part of the project. Beneficiaries are taught how and when to use the pump to ensure its longevity and techniques to maintain sanitised usage. Project managers visit the villages with wells twice a year to check for maintenance issues and assess the villagers' health.
