Improved water access and hygien in rural schools

Challenge

Kenya, with a population of approximately 55 million, has 15 million people (28% of the population) lacking access to safe water. Increasing water demand and scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, population growth, urbanization, water pollution, and poor water resource management, has created a severe water crisis. This issue is particularly acute in rural areas and urban slums, where piped water infrastructure is often unavailable, calling for stakeholders engagement for innovation.

Solution

1. Increase Access to Clean Water ensures reliable access to clean and safe drinking water for pupils and teachers in rural public schools. 2. Improved Sanitation and Hygiene to promote better livelihoods and behavior change 3. Enhanced academic performance reduces absenteeism and increased student retention. 4. Reduced Water-borne diseases among school children through water treatment and improved hygiene practices.

Long-Term Impact

1. Access to clean water reduces the prevalence of diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid for over 3000 people 2. Enhanced Hygiene Practices through regular handwashing leads to Improved school attendance and Retention for 2850 students 3. Behavior Change: Good hygiene practices at school extends to their homes, benefiting the wider community of over 3000 people 4. Sustainable water use for conservation, gardening and agriculture for over 3000 people in the village.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

• http:/​/​www.kvdakenya.org