This project solves the crisis by drilling strategic solar-powered boreholes directly within school compounds, designed to serve both children and the surrounding community in Turkana County. By establishing a reliable, on-site water source, we eliminate the burden task of digging deep riverbed holes and walking long distances. Shared access ensures children no longer miss classes due to water chores, while families gain life-saving hydration, keeping children safely in school.
Ongoing severe droughts Turkana County faces alerts from recurring climate shocks and failed rains. Prolonged dry spells strain local water points, causing acute scarcity. Women and girls must dig deep traditional holes in dry riverbeds to draw water, a grueling process taking hours. This extreme burden forces children especially girls to miss class or drop out entirely to help their families, endangering their health, safety, and future learning.
This project solves the crisis by drilling strategic solar-powered boreholes directly within school compounds, designed to serve both children and the surrounding community in Turkana County. By establishing a reliable, on-site water source, we eliminate the burden task of digging deep riverbed holes and walking long distances. Shared access ensures children no longer miss classes due to water chores, while families gain life-saving hydration, keeping students safely in school.
This project will transform daily life for schools and communities in Turkana County by providing a reliable, on-site water source. With clean water flowing directly on school grounds, children especially girls will no longer have to miss class or drop out to search for water, dramatically boosting school attendance and academic performance. At the same time, shared community access will alleviate the heavy burden of digging deep riverbed holes, improve overall health and hygiene, and build l
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