Clean Water Project For Samburu County In Kenya, Africa
In Search Of Clean Water
Together, we can provide clean drinking water, help eradicate Typhoid, put a stop to water conflicts/violence and save life! Currently, the people of Samburu, mostly women and young girls, walk over five miles every day in search of water while men walk with their animals between five and ten miles daily in search of water and pasture.
Despite the long walk in search of water and pasture, most of these headers get ambushed or killed and their only source of food and hope get snatched away. We have also witnessed conflicts between communities residing around Samburu because of drought and scarcity of water.
The People Of Samburu Walk Over Five Miles Daily To Find Water
People are forced to walk over five hours to collect water. The little water they do collect is prioritized for drinking and cooking, leaving them with little for sanitation.
We will drill wells and enhance access to clean water in Northern Kenya. Water scarcity has compromised education and sanitation, forcing girls to withdraw from school to support their families.
Provide And Enhance Clean Water Wells/Bore Holes
Water Conflict
We believe that if we manage to provide enough water wells and negotiate with all the tribes affected that reside within Samburu County, there probably will be a decline in tribal killings and water conflicts.
Conflicts and violence increase because of severe drought and lack of trust between communities residing around this arid part of Kenya. The only water that these people can access if they are lucky is from underground springs, contaminated by feces and soil. In most cases, water sources are guarded by tribal militia armed with AK47 and Kalashnikov weapons ready to shoot and kill anybody who approaches them.
More Wells Should Reduce Tribal Killings And Water Conflicts
17 Million Lack Access To Water
According to Action Aid, of 41 million Kenyan population, 17 million lack access to safe water, and 28 million do not have adequate sanitation.
According to UNICEF, children below 18 years make up 49 percent of the population of Kenya, and 62 percent of the population is below 24 years old.
Over 75 percent of children and adolescents experience one or more deprivations of their rights, including limited access to safe water and improved sanitation as well as education, health, and nutrition services.
Over 75% of children and adolescents have limited access to safe water.
Grim Statistics
Children in poor households and those living in the arid and semi-arid lands in urban informal settlements are the most likely to experience multiple deprivations. Children in the bottom quintile have one eighth the access to improved sanitation, compared to the national average.
Over 1 million children are out of school, over 2 million are orphaned and 700,000 children live with a disability.
According to practical action findings:
- 164,457 people have been displaced by conflicts in Northern Kenya.
- 70 percent of 105,500 of the displaced are women and children aged below 14 years.
Kenyans Need Access To Safe Water And Improved Sanitation
Clean Water Scarcity Compromises Education And Sanitation
We will drill wells and enhance access to clean water in Northern Kenya. Water scarcity has compromised education and sanitation, forcing girls to withdraw from school to support their families.
People are forced to walk over five hours to collect water. The little water they do collect is prioritized for drinking and cooking, leaving them with little for sanitation.
How You Can Help
A $10 donation gives 1 child access to safe water.