Rotary Diraja KL X Epic - Kg Hulu Tamu Gravity Feed Water System Phase 2 Build - Missions

Rotary Diraja KL X Epic - Kg Hulu Tamu Gravity Feed Water System Phase 2 Build

Sun, Sep 22 08:30 AM

- Sun, Sep 22 05:30 PM

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Mission Description

Assisting Hulu Tamu villagers to build the concrete base for water tanks

What's Happening?
Hulu Tamu Villagers are building their own gravity feed water system by piping water from Lata Huup in Sg Pagah, 5km away and 130m higher than the village.

Planning begun with EPIC Communities's facilitation and Engineers Without Borders Malaysia's consultation in January 2018, and four 500GL water tanks have already been prepared with a shelter in the village since August 2018. They have since cleared a 5km forest route, completed laying out pipes along the route, maintenance for the main tank shelter as well as successfully had water channelling from the water source to the main tanks.

As we continue the journey in Phase 2, the villagers are now requesting assistance to build the concrete case for the water tanks. This will include mixing and pouring concrete, carrying sand, gravel and cement and transporting from one location to another.

Who's Eligible?
Anyone with:

A heart of service
Dedication for 9 hours (8.30am - 5.30pm) on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019.
Appreciation of being outdoors in nature
Resilience in carrying out physical work (mixing cement, moving heavy items)
Humility to listen to advice and instructions, either from the villagers, EPIC representatives, or fellow team-mates (This is a Forest Reserve and Orang Asli Customary Territory that is not part of tourist hiking track. Straying away or disobeying certain cultural customs/pantang can be very dangerous) Briefing Sessions will be held before and after the build works
Water, snacks, and packed lunch to survive
Covered outdoors attire (Shoes with good grip, long pants, t-shirt) to protect from minor cuts.

Who's Organising?

Hulu Tamu villagers is partnering with EPIC Communities in studying, planning, mobilising and executing this project since 2016, with technical consultation of Engineers Without Borders Malaysia.

EPIC has been working with the villagers since 2010, through building 33 EPIC Homes and 29 toilets.

How do I join?
Click on the REGISTER NOW button on the top right corner of this page, and choose the roles and dates you would like to take up.

This mission page is for September 22nd, 2019 only.

Supporting Hulu Tamu villagers in getting their basic right of reliable clean water for consumption, and enable them to use and maintain their toilets.
Raising awareness of the deprivation of rights of marginalised communities, and inspiring relatively privileged communities to think about our role and work together for social justice.
Building relationship and mutual appreciation between visitors and villagers of different cultures and socio-economic background.