2. Maximum Impact Foundation
(MIF)
MIF has been a 501-c-3 nonprofit since 2003
MIF is structured as a pure nonprofit
- All officers, Board of Directors, and
volunteers contribute their services free of
charge
- Offices, accounting and consulting services
are all donated
- All MIF tax returns are available upon request
3. MIF acts as a conduit for donors and identifies
areas of human suffering where resources can
be used most efficiently for a lasting solution
Accountability and common sense are
important factors when evaluating the
potential outreach needing assistance from MIF
4. The Water Problem
1. 80% of illnesses in developing countries are linked
to infectious waterborne diseases
2. Over 300 million people in Africa do not have
access to clean water
3. Every year, 1.5 million children die from diarrhea
globally
4. Every 20 seconds a child dies from a water related
disease
5. 5. In developing countries, women and girls walk
on average 6 kilometers a day carrying 20
liters of water
6. For every $1 invested in water and sanitation,
on average, $8 is returned in increased
productivity
1.Water.org
2.water4kidsinternational
3.water.org
4.water.org
5.unicef
6.unicef
6. The most popular water sources:
- open contaminated ponds
- polluted streams
- swampy shores
- ditches
7.
8. Water Wells in Uganda:
A Lasting Solution
Villages are identified with the greatest water
needs based on:
-distance to drinkable water
-quality of water
-number of people affected
Once a village is identified, a suitable plot of
land must be donated to the water well project
9. The process…
A hydrological water survey is completed to
ensure water is underground and within a
depth of 300 feet. Most wells are 175-300 feet
The drilling company, by contract, agrees if the first
well is not successful, a 2nd water survey and well will
be drilled free of charge
During 2010 and 2011, 60 out of 60 successful wells
were completed.
10. The process…
After gathering all the required information for
a water well site and funding for the well is
secured, local officials and the water team
form a Community Water Committee .
The Committee establishes rules and regulations for
water usage
Regulations shall cover
Maintenance of the well
Hours of usage
Educational process to the village
Safety of the well
11. The process…
After the well is completed, the village has a well
dedication ceremony. Local officials, villagers, and other
important leaders attend this exciting ceremony that will
change the quality of life for the community. The well is
blessed and dedicated to the God of Bible. The well is
officially turned over to the community and they accept
responsibility.
12. The process..
Current cost of a completed well is
approximately $10,000 for a 250 foot well
Often there is a special plaque attached to
the well with the names of the donor or a
bible verse
MIF targets villages of more than 5,000
people
13. Opportunities
Donate $10,000 for a completed new well
bringing access to clean water for a village of
5,000 or more people
Donate $5,000 and MIF will match your
donation for a well
Donate any amount to help eliminate one of
the most serious problems of our day
