Water in Africa

CHF International has completed work in two of the three zones that have been targeted for the water, sanitation, and hygiene projects (WASH).

In the zone of Gode, CHF has trained 90 community agents to educate and create awareness about the importance of water safety, sanitation, and hygiene. The community agents were also part of a broader plan to localize training and distribute 50,400 point-of-use water purification systems. These purification systems will help raise awareness about water contamination and provide safety from water-borne illness.

In the Afder zone, CHF has completed construction of 13 shallow wells, 1 birkad (rain water reservoir), and local training for well maintenance and hygiene and sanitation. At each water access point, CHF helped institute a Water Management Committee (WMC) consisting of 12 members, 50% of whom are women. The WMC manages the future use of the water access point and facilitates the community’s contribution to the maintenance of the well.

CHF is now implementing the WASH program in the Warder zone. The goals of the project are to rehabilitate 53 shallow wells, construct 15 birkads, and provide maintenance and hygiene and sanitation training in all 68 work locations. Work should begin soon and we are excited to start the WASH program in the new region. We would like to thank our donors for their generous support that has made this work possible. Please feel free to get in touch with our contact (listed above) to learn more about or comment on this project.