{"id":20468,"date":"2014-06-13T14:52:12","date_gmt":"2014-06-13T19:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewaterproject.org\/community\/?p=20468"},"modified":"2017-11-28T10:54:53","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T15:54:53","slug":"safe-water-in-urban-settlements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewaterproject.org\/community\/2014\/06\/13\/safe-water-in-urban-settlements\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Water in Urban Settlements"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, Crissie (Water Programs Director) spent time visiting our partners, Pamoja Trust, and a section of the Mathare Slum known as Mashimoni. \u00a0We’re currently funding a legal piped water network<\/a> to at least 50 plots via a micro-loan program.<\/p>\n

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CHWs, Leaders and youth sat down to discuss the pressing issue of lack of water<\/p><\/div>\n

Crissie’s day began with the team discussing the pressing issue of lack of water and sanitation in the area and how a piped water supply will effect rent prices in the slums.<\/p>\n

We’re excited to be a part of this important pilot program to explore solutions within these urban settlements. \u00a0While it is a far different environment than our usual work in the rural countryside, understanding the impact we can have in this context is vital to our expanding work within Kenya.<\/p>\n

Pilot programs like this one, exploring new opportunities for us to provide safe water, are made possible by our\u00a0Sustaining Members<\/a>\u00a0and specially designated giving.<\/em><\/p>\n

Read more about the Piped Water Project here >><\/a><\/p>\n

To be a part of this particular\u00a0project, consider\u00a0becoming\u00a0a member today<\/a>\u00a0or make\u00a0a one-time gift by contacting us at\u00a0info@thewaterproject.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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During the day today, Crissie was able to visit the families and homes we’re serving.<\/p>\n

See the pictures on our Facebook page<\/a> (or click any pic below for the full album)…<\/p>\n

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