Food crisis in the Horn of Africa
The Countries in the Horn of Africa are experiencing one of the worst food crises of the last 70 years,
Emergency WASH Response
to Drought Affected Communities in five Woredas of Borena Zone
Description
The project involves the rehabilitation of non-functional water systems, the transport of water, the promotion of hygiene and sanitation and the distribution of chemicals for water treatment to the communities affected by the drought of Dhas, Dillo, Miyo, Moyale and Gomole in the area of Borena, Ethiopia.
The project reaches around 70,000 beneficiaries (over 35,000 women), including 4000+ internally displaced persons and 6000+ people with disabilities.
SDGs
OBJECTIVES
Alleviate acute water shortages in the drought-affected population and the loss of livestock in the affected area through a rapid WASH (water, sanitation and hygene) response and improve the ability of the community to manage a sustainable water system.
Activities
- Transport and distribution of water
- Hygiene and health awareness campaigns, including COVID-19
- Restoration of the water supply system
- Sustainable improvement of the management of the community water system
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Donor
Financing body
ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) through IRC (International Rescue Committee)
Budget
350.000 €
Country
Ethiopia
Beneficiaries
- Local communities
- Women
- People with disabilities
- Internally displaced people
Project's duration
Start dateNovember 2021
End dateApril 2022
Completed
Donor
Financing body
ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) through IRC (International Rescue Committee)
Budget
350.000 €
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