Water scarcity through climate change and the resulting increase in the costs of water has led to inequitable access in the lower eastern region of Kenya.
Women have often been left out and are unable to access loans from mainstream banks. Table banking is an increasingly popular concept through which women unable can meet conditions such as the need for collateral demanded by traditional banks.
We work with the National Government and County Governments, and with community health volunteers at local levels to support community mobilization to raise awareness and promote uptake of good WASH services and practices.
On infrastructure support, our approach is based on a methodology of assessing capacity gaps, designing and implementing relevant training and capacity building activities for its partners in order to make sound decisions on infrastructure investments
A key focus of our WASH project is to build the capacity of county governments, institutions, and communities to incorporate climate change, gender, and water safety to practice and expand the protection of water sources and improve sanitation.
In addition, environmental sensitization is done among beneficiary communities on environmental hygiene and the use of springs, soil, and water conservation on farmlands around the springs.
P.O. Box 815-90100
Pili Trade Centre
1st Floor, Nairobi, Kenya
