Clean Water Kenya Project #52134

Sand Dams, Climate Change, and Hope

by Hifadhi Africa Organization (HAO)

Project Report | Mar 3, 2023
Progress Towards Water Security

By Collins Nakedi | Project Leader

Introduction

Sand dams are a popular method of water harvesting in dryland regions of Kenya. The construction of sand dams in East Pokot has gained momentum over the years as the region faces frequent droughts, leading to water scarcity. Sand dams are constructed by building a low wall across a seasonal river or stream, which then collects sand and sediment during the rainy season. When the water dries up, the sand and sediment remain in the dam, acting as a natural filter, which can be used to store water for domestic, agricultural and livestock use.

The Construction Process

The construction of sand dam in East Pokot involves a series of steps. The previous reported steps involved the identification of a suitable site for the sand dam, excavation of the foundation, stone collection and community mobilization processes.

Distribution of funds

With the accumulated funds received, which totals to $ 2350, Hifadhi Africa was been able to move on to the next step of construction. The excavated foundation was now filled with stones and sand.

The amount was distributed as follows:

Buying of sand, 2 tones - $50
Buying of water, 10,000 Liters - $25
Buying of cement, 15 bags - $100
Labor costings, 8 workers per day - $60

Conclusion

Hifadhi Africa is grateful for your continued donations towards this project. We are hopeful that once the project is complete and successful, it will bring about a sustainable solution to water scarcity in the region.

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Oct 21, 2022
Project Update

By Collins Nakedi | Project Leader

Jun 6, 2022
ENDING WATER POVERTY

By Collins Nakedi | Project Leader

ENDING WATER POVERTY.

Hifadhi Africa Organization has been in the forefront fighting water poverty across Kenya. Thousands of people in the arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya lack access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Hifadhi Africa’s sand dams have so far been of great benefit to the residents of East Pokot, where access to water has been a major challenge in the region. East Pokot is one of the arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya, and climate change has always taken tool in the area.

Sand dam construction is a strenuous and physically burdening labor work that involves hundreds of cements, loads of timber, tons of sand and lava rocks, etc,

We have so far received $2875 from the campaign, which we have kick started the project. From the donations we have:

Conducted two community mobilization sessions at Kamarel village to sensitize the community about the project and also have their inputs in the project
Paid 20 men from the village to collect stones for the sand dam construction. They have collected two tons of stones already.
Labor. We have hired 30 men to start ground breaking of the sand dam tunnel.

We are pleased that from your continuous donations, we will be able to complete the project and you will save lives by providing safe drinking water for the residents of East Pokot, and protected them against contaminant.

However, this is just the very initial preparation of the full project and we still need other materials like cement, sand, water used for construction and timber. We are hopeful that together, we shall see this project come to life. For sand dam construction is a strenuous and physically burdening labor work that involves hundreds of 50KG cement, loads of timber, tons of sand and lava rocks, etc,

Together we can end water poverty in East Pokot.

Thank you.

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