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EWB CHALLENGE - UNHCR - ZAMBIA- REFUGEES

DISCUSSION FORUM 2016 - D: GENERAL DISCUSSION P4 Q&A 61-75

Index of questions - General Discussion Section 4 61-75 Q&A

D75) Water use - 1 reply
D74) Monetary Budget - 3 replies
D73) Water treatment (chlorine) - 1 reply
D72) Clay pots - 3 replies
D71) Solar dehydrator - 1 reply
D70) Women's Health - 1 reply
D69) Solar dehydrator - 0 replies
D68) Corn Husks - 1 reply
D67) Expected Budget Per Filter - 1 reply
D66) Map of Myukwaukwa - 2 replies
D65) [1.7 Handwashing Devices] Pump bottle availability - 1 reply
D64) Design Area 9: Food Processing - 3 replies
D63) School Systems in Mayukwayukwa - 4 replies
D62) Fish - 2 replies
D61) Women health - 8 replies

D75) WATER USE - 1 reply

#1 Wed, 10/26/2016 - 23:02 Riley Williams
Water Use

Hi. Has there been any estimates made about the volume of water consumed for
drinking/cooking each day in Mayukwayukwa per household or per person?

If per person what is the size of the average household?

I've seen posts about how much water is used per person but not specifically how much
water is consumed.

#2 Thu, 11/03/2016 - 17:03 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Riley,

We don't have access to any estimates made by UNHCR specific to drinking and cooking,
but it does sound like you've had a look through the forum and found information around
how much water is used overall per person, which is a great starting point.

Please use your additional research to make an estimate around a reasonable amount of
water required per person just for cooking and drinking.

For the purposes of the EWB Challenge program, we just need to see that your estimates
and assumptions are well-reasoned and supported, so just make sure the logic is clear in
your report.

Kind Regards Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 5 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D74) MONETARY BUDGET - 3 replies

#1 Mon, 10/10/2016 - 15:31 Namur Herrera
Monetary Budget

Hi, Just as simple question about project funding.

Our group is looking at a few alternatives to energy and water supply but we are unsure as
to the allocated budgets to these areas.

Would you be able to point me in the direction where I could find this out? Many thanks

#2 Wed, 10/12/2016 - 13:20 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Namur,

You and your team can think about a few different factors that will inform what a reasonable
budget would be for the project you are proposing.

For example, are you proposing a design at a household level or community level?

Who are you proposing pay for the initial costs and/or who will own it?

Can you logically reason through and prioritise materials choices?

These are just a few decisions you can explain to show how you ended up deciding on your
final proposed budget.

There is a bit of information on this forum that might help as well - for example, how much
households generally spend at the market place could help you make assumptions for your
project.

There is also a thread that might help here:
http://www.ewbchallenge.org/unhcr-zambia/forum/expected-budget-filter

Lastly, if you have not looked at the Strategic Framework for the Local Integration of Former
Refugees in Zambia, you might find it helpful to look at the project activities and resources
documented here.
http://www.solutionsalliance.org/resource/strategic-framework-local-integration-former-refugees-zambia

All the best Alison

(Reply to #2) #3 Thu, 10/13/2016 - 14:23 Namur Herrera

Hi Alison,

Thank you for getting back to me with some information, it is most valuable.

However, after reading the strategic framework for the local integration of former refugees in
Zambia published by the Ministry of Home Affairs and UNHCR, I noticed that the budget
allocation for Electricity and Water priorities for the year 2016 is $0 which makes no sense
considering they are highly ranked throughout the report.

I am assuming this figure will be reviewed next year as a result of the recommendations
arising from this year's challenge. Correct?

Regards Namur

(Reply to #3) #4 Wed, 10/19/2016 - 06:34 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Namur,

This budget is specifically for the Local Integration Program project activities beginning in
2014 (all the activities listed earlier in the document) - I've only recommended it as a way to
see how priority projects are resourced.

If UNHCR see opportunities arising out of the ideas from this program, the funding will be
from a different source.

However, a really great way to ensure your project is appropriate to Mayukwayukwa is to
look at designing it to be low cost - can you empower the community to be involved to get
things started without a relying on a very large pool of funding?

Good luck Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 5 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D73) WATER TREATMENT (CHLORINE) - 1 reply

#1 Mon, 10/17/2016 - 15:26 Wai Tse
Water treatment (chlorine)

Hello Alison, I just want to know if there is any information regarding the chlorine that is used
to treat well water as stated by the description. e.g. the composition/concentration of the
chemical, dosage used, cost of the chemical etc.

#2 Tue, 10/18/2016 - 22:05 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hello Wai,

The Department of Water Affairs shared the following process for disinfecting water at the
source using chlorine: a concentrated solution of chlorine is introduced to boreholes or wells
that show signs of contamination, the solution is allowed to mix for 2 hours to complete the
disinfection process and then the water is scooped out to allow filtered, safe water from
underground to replenish the supply.

There were not specific details around the particular concentration or dosage, but they did
also share that chlorine was not expensive to source.

Kind Regards Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 5 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D72) CLAY POTS - 3 replies

#1 Sat, 04/09/2016 - 19:54 Tyson-Jae Pampling
Clay pots

I was wondering if there was anyway to acquire clay pots in Mayukwayukwa and if so is
there any chance that anyone knows the dimensions of them?

#2 Wed, 04/13/2016 - 17:55 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Tyson,

It is reasonable to assume that clay pots would be able to be sourced from around
Mayukwayukwa.

Please consider what dimensions would be appropriate for your design and explain your
thought process as we do not have any specific detail around what exact sizes would be
available.

All the best Alison

#3 Thu, 09/29/2016 - 22:29 Ray Hanson

What would be the price ranges for the clay pots?

#4 Tue, 10/18/2016 - 21:42 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Ray,

Apologies for the delayed response to this question - the clay pots are currently being made
by the households, so if you require very many, please make an assumption on a
reasonable cost for your design.

All the best Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 5 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D71) SOLAR DEHYDRATOR - 1 reply

#1 Thu, 10/06/2016 - 21:23 Ibrahim Zaraket
Solar Dehydrator

hello EWB, where can i find a list of the materials prices within Zambia?

#2 Wed, 10/12/2016 - 18:08 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Ibrahim,

Have look at the 'resources' section of the website and previous threads on the discussion -
there is a variety of information in both areas that can help you make estimates for your
project.

All the best Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D70) WOMEN'S HEALTH - 1 reply

#1 Mon, 10/03/2016 - 14:28 Kate Lowe
Women's Health

Hi Alison! Do you happen to know if terry cloth (towel material) can be sources locally and
how expensive it would be?

we are having trouble getting this information. Thank you so much for all your help.

#2 Mon, 10/10/2016 - 21:27 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Kate,

Yes, terry cloth towels could be accessed in Kaoma, however they were not very prevalent
compared to other cloth material.

This might simply be a matter of priority and based on what materials there is a current
demand for - we will have to see if we can look into this further.

I have sent the question of cost to our field professional, however as this is quite a specific
item it may take him awhile to get back to us.

Please use the other cost and market information available to make an assumption for the
purposes of your design in the meantime.

All the best Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D69) SOLAR DEHYDRATOR - 0 replies

#1 Thu, 10/06/2016 - 21:23 Ibrahim Zaraket
Solar Dehydrator

hello EWB, where can i find a list of the materials prices within Zambia?

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Ibrahim Zaraket

D68) CORN HUSKS - 1 reply

#1 Tue, 09/27/2016 - 14:03 Raymond Hanson (Charles Darwin University)
Corn Husks

Hello, During what season is maize harvested and what happens to the corn husks?

#2 Thu, 10/06/2016 - 10:36 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Raymond,

All the crops listed in the 'Mayukwayukwa crop forecast' are rain-fed, meaning that
production relies on the timing and extent of rainfall.

Knowing this can help you determine when maize would be harvested.

There is no specific use for corn husks at the moment.

Kind Regards Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D67) EXPECTED BUDGET PER FILTER - 1 reply

#1 Sat, 09/24/2016 - 11:09 Buddhi Ranasinghe
Expected Budget Per Filter

Hi Alison, For the water filtration system, is there a budget per filter that the govt. of Zambia
has proposed.

Or an overall budget for providing safe drinking water?

#2 Mon, 09/26/2016 - 17:18 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Buddhi,

At the moment, there is no set budget set aside for water filters, so it will be up to you and
your team to work through what a reasonable cost would be and justify this in your report.

You should be able to find more information on water projects in Zambia through your
outside research and this information can be helpful when making estimates for your own
project - you can look for information from the government, or even from other not-for-profit
organisations that have implemented projects in Zambia.

All the best Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D66) MAP OF MYUKWAUKWA - 2 replies

#1 Fri, 09/23/2016 - 00:39 Sean Fitzgerald
Map of Myukwaukwa

This is to ask you if you can post a clearer map of Myukwaukwa on to the website.

#2 Wed, 09/21/2016 - 16:19 Dan Joyal Roy

Hi,

This is the continuation of the previous message, when the map is posted onto the website,
can you please make it as specific as possible.

Thanks

#3 Mon, 09/26/2016 - 17:05 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Dan,

Have you looked through the variety of maps available in the 'resources' section?

These are the only maps available, but they do highlight a variety of different aspects of the
area, depending on which one you are looking at.

You can also use the photos in each design area to help your understanding of the area.

I am happy to follow up a specific location if you are unable to see where it fits in the overall
context.

Kind Regards Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D65) [1.7 HANDWASHING DEVICES] PUMP BOTTLE AVAILABILITY - 1 reply

#1 Fri, 09/23/2016 - 00:39 Sean Fitzgerald
[1.7 Handwashing Devices] Pump bottle availability

Greetings, I was just wondering if there were pump bottles like the ones used in soap bottles
were around the camp.

I am looking at using parts from the pump section in my project and wanted to make sure
these bottles are available around the camp to ensure my project is viable.

Thanks for your help in advance!

#2 Mon, 09/26/2016 - 17:02 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Sean,

There are soap pump dispensers in certain locations around Mayukwayukwa, particularly in
the guest house and office restrooms.

This is an item you can assume could be reasonable sourced from nearby towns as well.

Good luck! Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D64) DESIGN AREA 9: FOOD PROCESSING - 3 Replies

#1 Thu, 04/14/2016 - 15:15 Pierre Khoury
Design Area 9: Food Processing

Hello, I was wondering whether you could tell me if there is any sort of food preservation
techniques/technologies that are currently being used in Zambia?

#2 Mon, 04/18/2016 - 09:52 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Pierre,

In Mayukwayukwa food is generally eaten fresh while it is in season.

There are a variety of food processing techniques (most you have probably seen in
the photos in that design area or previously read about i.e. the hammer mill, making
relish, grinding cassava, turning groundnuts into a nut butter) and while there is
little currently done in terms of food preservation, there is interest.

We don't have information about what types of food preservation are prevalent in the
rest of Zambia, but it would be great if you wanted to look into this in your design
report and evaluate if you think any processes might be appropriate in Mayukwayukwa!

Kind Regards Alison

#3 Thu, 09/22/2016 - 12:53 Raymond Hanson (Charles Darwin University)

Hello,

In regards to food preservation techniques currently in use is there any more information
available specifically about the solar dehydrators as referred to in the following forum

http://www.ewbchallenge.org/unhcr-zambia/forum/food-preservation

And is the following article related?

http://www.unhcr.org/innovation/how-human-centered-design-can-help-create-self-sustainable-refugee-communities/

Thanks for your time.

#4 Mon, 09/26/2016 - 16:43 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Raymond,

It's great to see you're researching your design area and looking for existing
opportunities to build on!

The article from UNHCR Innovation is quite recent and describes some of the work currently
underway in Mayukwayukwa that compliments the EWB Challenge. I hope you find it helpful!

The solar drying project is still underway. Prototypes are being tested and opportunities for
training more individuals are being investigated, but it's all in very preliminary, testing stages.

I am happy to follow up any specific questions you might have, and do keep in mind that there is
still lots of time for your creative ideas to supplement this project!

Kind Regards Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D63) SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN MAYUKWAYUKWA - 4 replies

#1 Wed, 04/06/2016 - 12:32 D Y
School Systems in Mayukwayukwa

We are in the process of researching for our projects and on the behalf of my team
I wanted to ask a few questions about some information that we could not really find
anywhere else.

1) First of all how many schools are there within Mayukwayukwa ?

2) How many classrooms are there in each school if any ?

3) How many students attend each school and how many students are in each class ?

4) What subjects are studied in school ?

5) What age groups or year levels are the students arranged in ?

6) Are there any classrooms that could fit computers and desks ?

7) If so, how many computers/tables could fit in a classroom ?

8) Say perhaps if a desk was 1 x 2 metres in dimensions and one table could fit two
computers.

9) Are there any fuel sources close to a school / any schools ?

10) Is there any form of network / Internet ?

We thought that if there is an Airtel service for mobile data there must be a way to build
some kind of independent network for computers in schools.

Any information in response to this would be greatly appreciated Thanks.

#2 Wed, 04/13/2016 - 13:35 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi David,

Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.

The schools in Mayukwayukwa follow the curriculum set by the Zambian Ministry of Education, so
you can look into their requirements to find out more about curriculum and year levels.

There are two smaller schools in Mayukwayukwa and a new secondary school in the resettlement
area which opened in 2015 and is designed to accommodate 600 students.

There are also at least two primary schools in the resettlement area.

I will have to follow up more details around these and get back to you.

There could be space in the existing schools that could accommodate computers and desks.

The smaller schools consist of one large room and the secondary school has set aside space
for a computer lab.

I would suggest that in your report you consider how the desks might be arranged and how the
space might function

as this will depend on a few variables and assumptions you make along the way.

Apart from the computer lab space in the secondary school, the other spaces in the schools are
generally quite open and might be used for other activities (such as an EWB Challenge design
brief workshop!)

The schools have been identified as areas of high priority for new energy sources.

The new secondary school recently obtained a diesel generator and four solar panels, but are
looking into more and cheaper ways of providing energy.

Kind Regards Alison

(Reply to #2) #3 Sun, 09/04/2016 - 16:33 Matthew Cutajar

Hello

The Zambia ministry for education gives a basic idea of the curriculum requirements for each
level of education.

I have found a lot of info about the structure for the levels of education in their system,
with the year levels divided into basic school (Primary), junior Secondary (Middle) and Senior
Secondary (Secondary).

I have found contradictive information about the junior Secondary (Middle school) so...

Could you please clarify what grades are conducted at the Basic school and secondary school
within the resettlement area?

And which facility (basic or secondary) conducts the junior Secondary Middle school?

Thanks Matt.

#4 Fri, 09/09/2016 - 10:51 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Matthew,

I'm following up this detail with our field professional and will post back here shortly.

Kind Regards Alison

(Reply to #4) #5 Fri, 09/23/2016 - 13:49 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Matthew,

Apologies for the delay, please find more detail from Justin below:

Indeed both the Junior Secondary and the senior secondary exist at Mayukwayukwa Secondary school.

There have been a couple of adjustments in the education system and the curriculum here in
Zambia by the Ministry of Education.

In a nutshell, currently, the country is offering the Basic school education (which houses both
the primary and the middle education system i.e. Grades 1-9) and the Secondary school curriculum
(which is followed or only offered at the senior secondary level i.e. Grades 10-12).

Some notable technical and private schools also from Grade 10 - 13 of which Grade 13 is only for
A-levels.

Grade 10-12 is for the General Certificate of Education (GCE) though some private schools also offer
IGCSE.

I hope this answers your questions or can be of help to your concerns.

Thank you

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D62) FISH - 2 replies

#1Mon, 08/29/2016 - 21:16 Margi Byrne
Fish

Hi Alison, What type of fish are caught wild and farmed in Zambia?

#2 Sat, 09/03/2016 - 12:13 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Margi,

We will have to follow this one up for you - I will post back here shortly.

Kind Regards Alison

#3 Fri, 09/23/2016 - 13:47 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Margi,

Apologies for the delayed response - please find the response below:

The common fish caught wild and farmed around Mayukwayukwa are the sharp toothed
barbells and the breams (mostly the green belly).

All the best Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

D61) WOMEN HEALTH - 8 replies

#1 Sat, 08/27/2016 - 19:38 Thirunisha Thirumurugan
Women health

Hi, I understand the consequences faced by the women during Mensuration period.

Could you please elaborate on the information about

1) what exactly is the issue with chitenges?

2) Why are they facing these issues?

3) Is it overflowing?

4) Is it causing any diseases?

5) is just needed in a higher quantity, but cannot be afforded?

6) Do they have issues in drying it quickly?

7) especially in an open space with sunlight?

Thanks

#2 Mon, 08/29/2016 - 14:17 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Thirunisha,

The main concern with the chitenges is that the current program is not considered the
most sustainable option - UNHCR is interested in providing women a cheaper option as
well as one that could be economically sustainable.

You can find a bit more information on this design area in this discussion forum thread:
http://www.ewbchallenge.org/unhcr-zambia/forum/womens-health

All the best Alison

#3 Mon, 08/29/2016 - 20:26 Thirunisha Thirumurugan

Hi Alison,Thanks.

1) Do you know the average income of the people in that camp per year?

2) Do you know where can I find the local price of fabrics?

Cheers Nisha.

#4 Sat, 09/03/2016 - 12:39 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Thirunisha,

Levels of income vary across demographics and households in Mayukwayukwa - you'll see in some
of the introductory pages of this website that the work rights of refugees in Zambia are very
restricted:
http://www.ewbchallenge.org/unhcr-zambia/refugees-zambia

You might find this discussion forum thread, discussing income and expenses, helpful as well:
http://www.ewbchallenge.org/unhcr-zambia/forum/market-prices

I am waiting for feedback on an estimate of the price of a 2m x 2m chitenge, and this should help
you make assumptions on the cost of other fabrics for your design.

Kind Regards Alison

#5 Sun, 09/04/2016 - 18:23 Thirunisha Thirumurugan

Hi Alison,

Thanks for the update.

1) How many women are there in the camp? and

2) how many of them are small girls?

3) Are some of the women already using tampoons?

I read in an article that they are disposed improperly and end up in the water resources. Is
that true?

I am eagerly waiting on the price of the chitenges.

Cheers Nisha.

#6 Sun, 09/04/2016 - 19:20 Thirunisha Thirumurugan

Hi Again,

1) What kinds of products are available in the local market? Zambian agriculture includes
cotton.

2) Do they sell it in that market?

Cheers Nisha.

#7 Thu, 09/15/2016 - 16:20 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Nisha,

Apologies for the delay getting back to you.

Did you see the post on chitenges prices here?
http://www.ewbchallenge.org/unhcr-zambia/forum/womens-health

You can find more information on demographics and markets in Mayukwayukwa by looking through
'The Strategic Framework for the Local Integration of Former Refugees in Zambia', available here:
http://www.solutionsalliance.org/resource/strategic-framework-local-integration-former-refugees-zambia-0

In our conversations around menstrual hygiene, only chitenges were brought up, there was no mention of women using tampons.

All the best Alison

#8 Thu, 09/15/2016 - 23:50 Thirunisha Thirumurugan

Hi Alison,

That document doesn't include any information on cotton.

I need the local price of raw cotton as well as the cotton fabric.

Is there any websites or is there any place that I can contact to get that information?

Cheers Nisha.

#9 Tue, 09/20/2016 - 15:35 Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)

Hi Nisha,

If you are not able to find the exact price, please make a reasonable assumption for the
purposes of your design based on the information you have.

We will follow up on other materials the tailors in Mayukwayukwa use, but this might take awhile,
so please make an estimate in the meantime.

All the best Alison

General discussion updated 1 year 6 months ago Alison Stoakley (EWB Australia)