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Building Wells in West Sumba

Bring clean water to a village that has waited decades.

CategoryWater Access
LocationWest Sumba, Indonesia
StartedJanuary 2025
StatusActive
Building Wells in West Sumba
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Clean Water Changes Everything

This project funds the construction of community wells providing safe drinking water to over 500 families in remote West Sumba. Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet many communities in eastern Indonesia still rely on contaminated sources. Together with local partners and the Rotary Club of Bali Canggu, we are building sustainable well systems that will serve these communities for generations.

Beyond the wells themselves, the project includes community training on water hygiene practices, maintenance of the pump systems, and the formation of a local water committee to ensure long-term sustainability.

Latest News

  • 12 February 2026
    First Well Completed!

    The first of three planned wells is now operational. The village held a small ceremony and the first families are already using the clean water source.

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  • 28 January 2026
    Drilling Started at Site 1

    The drilling team arrived and work has begun on the first well location. Initial surveys confirmed a strong water table at 15 meters depth.

  • 15 January 2026
    Materials Delivered

    All construction materials including pipes, cement, and pump equipment have been transported to the village site.

  • 3 January 2026
    Project Officially Launched

    The project kicked off with a community meeting attended by 120 villagers. Site locations were confirmed and the construction timeline was shared.

Project Factsheet

Project NameBuilding Wells
LocationMataloko, West Sumba
Start DateJanuary 2025
Target3 Wells
Beneficiaries500+ Families
Status1/3 complete

Location

📍Mataloko, West Sumba, NTTIndonesia

Remote village in the western highlands of Sumba island, East Nusa Tenggara province.

Project Team

RS
Ruth Schuermann
Project Lead · Rotary Canggu
WK
Wayan Kresna Yasa
On-site Coordinator
MS
Mathew Schneiderman
Donor · Moods Foundation

Partners & Supporters

Rotary Club of Bali Canggu

Moods Foundation

Karnham Resort

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