Giving Update: Mbakoni Community

Mbakoni community members have greatly benefited from the sand dam and hand-dug well that were completed a year ago. The inhabitants have access to clean drinking water.

"The distance covered to access the water point has reduced to less than a kilometer unlike before when we had to walk for long distances. Household duties are easily managed and there's also more time for engaging in personal activities and income-generating activities," said Felistus Muli, a member of the self-help group that supports the water project.

"There's also sufficient water for our livestock which is an improvement from how we lived before because one would walk for more than one kilometer to access a water point."

The water project has helped the community members in improving their living standards as well as their hygiene and sanitation. They are very excited about the benefits reaped through this project. Their environment has improved as it is greener and more productive.

"The efforts we put in constructing the water point is not futile because we have seen the fruits of our hands and we are very happy about that. Our livestock are able to access water easily at this water point," remarked Jane Waema.

Improvement in their personal and compound hygiene levels as a result of the WASH Training. Installation of handwashing structures beside the latrines and jerry cans with water to ensure they wash their hands after visiting the latrines. Prevalence of diseases has reduced because the members have knowledge on the maintenance of good hygiene.