Aim of the project

This project aimed to return clean water to more than 4300 people in 12 communities, 1 school with 1021 pupils and a market with many visitors.  Also to improve hygiene and sanitation through training.

What we did

• Rehabilitated 14 boreholes.
• Trained 140 water and sanitation committee members, 10 from each community.
• Trained 8 pump menders.
• Trained 13 members of the school health club to promote good hygiene practices.

Outcomes

• Thousands of people have access to clean water.
• Improved hygiene practices are carried out following training.
• Increased attendance at school especially for mature girls.
• Reduced the incidence of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea.
• Empowered communities to take ownership of their water point and their well being.