Our partnership with Haller

In Kisauni county, Kenya is the village of Guu Ngombe on the outskirts of Mombasa. As more and more people move towards the city in search of work, this area is increasingly becoming overpopulated which is putting pressure on the limited existing water supplies. Many communities near the Kisauni district, often only have access to water for 3 months in a year during rainy season. Outside of the rainy season, women and children are tasked with walking 3 to 4 hours a day to collect water or buy it from water kiosks managed by the Mombasa Council – and typically only buy enough water for their household and drinking needs. Without water for agriculture, the communities have not been able to participate in any farming activities. 

Through our partnership with Haller, community members in Guu Ngombe gained access to water security through a community-constructed well for potable water, a rain-fed dam for all their agricultural needs and is a source of water for the fish farming activities which Haller teaches, and an eco-loo to ensure that the ground water supplies are not contaminated by human waste. By increasing their access to water and sanitation systems, community members can grow more food for their families and markets, save time by not having to walk long distances to access water, and live healthier lives with clean water and diversified diets. Community members were employed in the construction of the dam and thus maintain ownership and pride in the project’s success, while benefiting from its presence in the community.