Water is the key to life. Millions of women in rural India walk many kilometers a day to get water from a distant water source like a river, lake, or pond. They do this by carrying pots or vessels on their heads and making multiple trips. This takes up all their time, creates health issues (as it impacts the back, neck, etc), and leads to a very unproductive use of their time.
THE SOLUTION:
The WATER WHEEL is a simple, low-cost, high-impact initiative that allows them to carry a large volume of water with minimal effort. This saves them time, energy and is a game-changer in rural areas. They can use the time saved for the betterment of their families. It also creates social change as men step forward and use the water wheel to get water.
Each water wheel has a capacity of 45 L and one trip in a day is enough for the needs of the entire household typically.
THE WATER WHEEL
Water wheels will be distributed in the rural areas of Maharashtra. 1183 beneficiaries have been identified in villages across Karjat. One of the most important behavioral changes is that men are willing to help out with getting water ( if a water wheel is available). That is a dramatic change in behavior at the grassroots and allows women to do other productive work.
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If you fund,
INR 3000, you impact 1 woman.
INR 6000, you impact 2 women.
INR 9000, you impact 3 women.
All funding has 80G tax benefits.
IMPACT
ABOUT ME
My name is Shanvi Gupta, a 14-year-old student in Grade 9 at EuroSchool, Undri, Pune.
I am leading a campaign to transform the lives of women in rural Maharashtra, who face the relentless burden of walking long distances every day to fetch water. This task is physically exhausting and time-consuming, causing severe back and neck pain. Despite spending hours collecting water, these women are also responsible for managing all the household chores, leaving them with little to no time for rest, personal growth, or income-generating activities.
I was thrilled and inspired when I discovered the Water Wheel – a simple yet revolutionary innovation designed to ease their struggles. This sustainable water transport system can carry up to 45 liters of water, providing a household with enough supply for over a day. Its ergonomic design ensures ease of use, with detachable handles that allow it to double as a storage container. Built to last for years, the Water Wheel not only reduces the physical strain but also sparks a behavioral shift – even men have started using it to fetch water.
This campaign aims to bring joy, relief, and empowerment to women in tribal areas of Maharashtra. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Hanging Gardens and their local collaborators, we plan to distribute these Water Wheels. At just INR 3,000 per unit (covering identification, procurement, and distribution), this is an impactful and cost-effective solution to a critical problem.
Your support can help improve the quality of life for these women, giving them the freedom and energy to focus on more productive pursuits.
Together, we can transform their lives and build a brighter future. Let’s make this vision a reality!
FEATURES AND SPECS
The water wheel is a cylindrical plastic container that can hold over 45 liters of water. The handles help people to roll it on the ground without the physical strain that occurs while carrying water pots on the head, shoulders, or waist.
LOCATION AND MAP
ROTARY CLUB OF BOMBAY HANGING GARDEN
Rotary Club Bombay Hanging Garden was chartered on 16th May 1986. The Rotary Club of Bombay Central sponsored it. The charity arm of the club Rotary Club of Bombay Central Island Trust was formed in the year 2004 under the umbrella of the Rotary Club of Bombay Hanging Garden.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding of goodwill and peace through the improvement of health the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.
TAX BENEFITS
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as the Rotary Club of Bombay Central Island Trust is a registered NGO and you can avail of benefits under section 80G of the IT Act.
FEEDBACK THAT YOU GET
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The below image is an example of the FEEDBACK FORMAT that will be shared. (There will be a detailed report as well)
FAQs
Will we get to know the details of how the money was spent?
Yes. After the money has been collected it will be transferred by Fueladream to Rotary Club Bombay Central Island Trust. It will take from 60 to 120 days after that to get details of who the beneficiary was with details of them.
When do I get the receipts?
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