Help us dig deep this World Water Day
It’s World Water Day and Northern Kenya is in the midst of the worst drought in 40 years.
At Reteti, we can't rely on hope any longer to survive the drought. Climate change is causing water shortages to become part of daily life here in the North, disrupting established weather and rainfall patterns. We have a responsibility to raise and rewild Reteti's orphans. We must invest in a permanent water solution.
This World Water Day, invest in the creation of a new sustainable water source for Reteti Elephant Sanctuary.
Your support will create a permanent water source amidst limited rainfall and drought, to support Reteti’s orphans.
A Lifeline for Wildlife
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary currently uses 20,000 liters of water per day. Since our start in 2016, up until now, we have been fortunate to get this water from a spring in the Matthews Mountains via a 16km long pipeline that we’ve built.
With the help of hydrology experts, we have identified an aquifer near the sanctuary that is suitable for a borehole. Unlike surface water sources, which can dry up during prolonged periods of drought, a borehole can provide a consistent supply of water even during the driest of seasons.
We have already drilled 200m and reached the start of the water table. But, we will need to drill deeper to a depth of 250m, to reach the water table. From the borehole, the pipeline will only need to be 1.5km long to reach Reteti Elephant Sanctuary.
COST OF OUR PROJECT
Drilling: $20,218 USD
Pump and pipeline: $18,246 USD
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Total Cost: $38,464 USD
We understand the importance of digging deep when confronted with challenges, doing whatever it takes to ensure the highest level of care for our elephants.
Help us dig deep this World Water Day
Please consider donating to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in honor of World Water Day and help us ensure the sanctuary continues to thrive in the face of a changing climate.