Solutions for poverty
Who is the borrower and where are they from?
The borrower is Topa J Islamic P School and this school is from Uguanda.
What is unique about the situation that deserves our help?
This school does not have clean water for the students to drink. The school is filled with 150 students that drink water that is being boiled over a wood fire. The school does not have the money to continue buying the fire wood for the students. Many students fall sick with water borne diseases. water is shown to improve consideration and help the brain to learn.
What is the money going towards and why is that sustainable?
The money would go toward a UV water filteration system. This would ensure students enough drinking water to last the day and not fall sick. They think the clean water will also improve attendance. The school will also save money on fire wood.
How risky is the loan?
They plan to pay back through the money they save on firewood and student fees that get paid every year. Since this a poor school I think it is risky but they are in high need of clean water.