Help Rural Ethiopians Improve Access to Water

Through funding from Disney, CHF’s Click for Clean Water project helps provide for immediate water needs, improve hygiene practices, and also mitigate future drought impacts by providing more reliable and localized water sources for the future. CHF is targeting 15 drought-affected communities to construct wells and water catchments at local schools to improve access to water. The project also educates children about proper sanitation, hygiene and basic health topics to help curb preventable disease and illness.As part of the initiative, CHF is working with PlayPumps International to build merry-go-round water pumps. As children spin the merry-go-round, clean water is pumped from underground and stored in an above ground tank. In addition to the merry-go-round water pumps, the project helps to repair wells and install rainwater catchment systems. Community members are involved through participatory process with outreach to community leaders, local authorities, and established Water Management Committees. Children of all ages and their families will benefit from having more clean and safe water and improved health and households will benefit by reducing time and effort spent by women and children on the collection of water.