Water is a human right. Despite this, almost two thirds of the world’s population have no access to clean water. 70 percent of these people live in Africa. The district government of Siaya has made efforts to improve access to clean drinking water for the people. However, some communities, such as the community of Ulamba, still have no permanent access to water.
In this project, we ensure a sufficient water supply for 90 percent of households by building wells and water pumps and training residents to repair and maintain them. The project therefore directly benefits 3,144 people.
Project area
Goals
Access to drinking water
Improving access to drinking water and improving water infrastructure
Management of water resources
Involvement of the population in the management of water resources and training of two young villagers to maintain and repair the water pumps.
Sensitization and information
Raising awareness and informing 300 community members about sustainable water management.
Installation of water kiosks
Establishment of water kiosks and creation of 10 jobs for young people who run the water kiosks.
Impacts
2,830 people in Ulamba have access to clean drinking water.
Five functional water kiosks are set up.
The pump in the shallow well at Ulamba elementary school is replaced.
Two new deep wells are built in two villages.
Impressions
Contribution to the sustainability goals
Latest news
Publications
Contact persons
Katharina Gehrig
Project manager
Development Cooperation
Tel: +49 7732 9995 86
gehrig@globalnature.org