Increasing Access to Safe Water

Results achieved as of the end of the project (September 2012) include: 90 villages in Lindi District now have their own drinking water supply directly benefitting 63 000 villagers; the incidence of waterborne diseases in the villages has dropped by 75% since the Global Aid Network (GAiN) drilled wells and provided hygiene training; the villagers have the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain their wells protect the environment surrounding the wells and pursue environmentally sustainable community development initiatives; villagers also have improved awareness of the importance of gender equality and the role of women in the operation and maintenance of water systems; and the local partner has the resources knowledge skills and experience necessary to plan and implement development and humanitarian aid activities. 90 wells were succesfully drilled and 90 borehole committees were established with 51% of women; 329 women trained in borehole management and best practices; 4019 men and 4956 women trained in Gender sensitivity; 317 men and 329 female trained in proper well maintenance and repair.