The goal of the community water project at Nkirgir is to contribute to long-term safe water accessibility and health improvements for the Nkirgir community, with the project directly benefiting 277 households.
In collaboration with our local implementing partner, The Maa Trust, a community rainwater harvesting system was established in 2022. The rainwater harvesting system consists of 2000 m2 roof surface area and a 600,000 Liter tank. Enough to provide the whole community within a 4km radius with safe drinking water for the entire year. The community now buys the water at the fully automated water kiosk. The revenues go back into the community as they will provide the means for maintenance and operation.
Before the project was launched in 2022, the Nkirgir community did not have access to safe water for drinking or cooking. They were dependent on seasonal springs and boreholes that are far away. More often, they would obtain their water from nearby rivers and dams, where it is shared with livestock and wildlife. This water is contaminated with human, livestock, and wildlife waste causing diseases such as typhoid and amaebiosis.
