PROBLEM

For years, families in Hambarita and Laindatang have faced a severe clean water crisis.

- Every day, residents—mostly women and children—walk 2–3 hours carrying heavy jerrycans to collect water.
- During the dry season, natural rock basins (kulub) dry up, forcing families to buy tanker water that is expensive and difficult to deliver due to poor road access.
- Limited water supply affects health, hygiene, children’s attendance at school, and overall productivity.
- Most homes lack proper water storage, making it impossible to keep enough clean water for daily needs.

This situation creates a cycle of health vulnerability, economic hardship, and reduced opportunities.

Solution

The Hambarita Water Connections project introduced a sustainable, community-led solution by:

- Constructing 8 ferro-cement water reservoirs (4,400–5,300 liters each)
- Installing Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) systems at every point
- Adding gutters and filtration units for safe water storage
- Improving road access to ensure material delivery
- Ensuring active community participation, including construction support and long-term maintenance
- Conducting on-site monitoring and evaluation together with the donor

This system provides a reliable, safe, and close-to-home water source that families can depend on throughout the year.

The Expected Impact

The new water storage and rainwater harvesting systems have brought meaningful change to the lives of 151 residents in Hambarita and Laindatang. Families now have safe, nearby access to clean water, eliminating the need to walk 2–3 hours each day just to fill a jerrycan. This also reduces household expenses, as they no longer rely on costly tanker water during the dry season.

Improved access to clean water has strengthened health and hygiene, significantly lowering the risk of waterborne diseases. Children can attend school on time and have more energy to learn, while parents now have more time to work, care for their families, and improve their livelihoods.

Beyond the immediate benefits, the project has fostered a strong sense of ownership and community participation. Residents have taken an active role in the construction and maintenance of the facilities, helping ensure the long-term sustainability of the water system for future generations.

The Project Result

The project was successfully delivered:
8 fully functioning ferro-cement reservoirs, completed across:

– Wai Ma Hamu
– Wai Kahingir
– Wai Ma Njanjar
– Wai La Wurung
– Wai Maringu
– Wai Pandulang
– Wai Pa Luri Wangu
– Wai La Padang

All units are equipped with RWH systems, piping, lids, filtration, and finished construction
Enhanced road access through community effort
Strong participation from families during material transport, construction, and finishing
Direct monitoring by the donor to ensure structural quality, transparency, and alignment with project goals

Project Cost

Total Cost for 8 Reservoir Units:
Rp 312,000,000

Breakdown:
- Ferro-cement Reservoir Construction: Rp 219,979,928
- Rainwater Harvesting Systems & Filters: Rp 70,207,200
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Rp 21,812,872