Stage One: Water Project (2008) Completed

The initial aim was to provide clean drinking water

Preparing the drilling machine

buturi children at school

Here they are drilling the bore-hole.
Water is 60 yards below ground - it is impossible to dig manually.

buturi children at school

They have added the well-lining and sealed it, ready to add the pump.

buturi children at school

At last: we have clean water!!

buturi children at school

Fresh drinking water is now easily accessible by the Villagers, thanks to your generosity: both the business community and the ordinary people. The project founder, Judith Smith, would like to pay tribute to the Sidmouth, Exmouth communities. This project has been a truly remarkable achievement, not only for its gift of water but also as a demonstration of the amazing heart of Devon. Thank you to everyone who was involved in fundraising for this project but a special tribute goes out to the following people who played a vital role in supporting the Buturi Water Project 2008:

Diana Bowerman: News Editor Sidmouth Herald
Local Business Owner: Deidre Dee for producing and directing Jambo Tanzania
Exmouth Mayor: Joe Whipps
Budleigh Salterton Town Mayor: Chris Kitson
Southwest Water
Goviers of Sidmouth: Alan Morgenroth
Potburys of Sidmouth: Michael Lee
West Cliff Hotel Sidmouth: Ken Cumming
Royal York Hotel Sidmouth: Sara Hook and family
Nicola Skudder: Graphic Designer
Mocha Sidmouth Restaurant: Nigel, Graham and family

Also, a massive thank you to all individuals in East Devon who supported the 'Jambo Tanzania' concert held in December 2008; in particular we would like to pay tribute to:

Sidmouth Community College: Jeremy Roberts (Head Master)
Sidmouth Community College: Sue Hurley (Director of Six Form)
Sidmouth Community College: Chris Woodward (Rural Dimension)
Sidmouth Community College: Angela Davies (Drama Teacher)
Sidmouth Community College: Rob Howells (English Teacher)
Sidmouth Community College: Mary Hext (Head of Humanities)
Sidbury C of E Primary School: (Head Teacher) and Team
Otterton C of E Primary School: Pat Fowler (Head Teacher) and Team
Sidmouth All Saints Infants School: Viv Craig (Head Teacher) and Team
Sidmouth Infants School: Mrs. William (Head Teacher) and Team
Sidmouth St Joseph’s Primary School: Mr. Montgomery (Head of Music)
Exmouth Community College: Mrs. Judy Shankster-Jones (Head of Music)
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh Primary School: Gill Chalkier (Head of Music)
Exmouth Marpool Primary School: Rachel Pattisons (Head Teacher) and Team
Exmouty St Peter’s Primary School: Mr. Vincent McClosky (Head Teache)
Exmouty St Peters Primary School: Mr. Roberts (Music Teacher)
Exmouth Southwest Balle Arts: Ms R Fair-weather (And All the Dancers)
Exmouth Stage Coach: Sue Marston

THE BUTURI MAKONGORO PEOPLE SAY THANK YOU TO THE SIDMOUTH AND DEVON COMMUNITY FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION MADE BY LOCAL FUNDRAISING TO PROVIDE FRESH AND CLEAN WATER.

The next step is the building of the school. Please click: The Buturi Schools Project to view the proposed plan of the school.