Practical Action - Kenya
In Northern Kenya, where droughts are commonplace, access to clean water has been a struggle for years. Women often walk up to 10km to find dirty, contaminated water. Practical Action has implemented solar-powered water pumps that can deliver up to 10,000 liters of clean water per hour from deep wells. Utilizing the abundant sunshine in Turkana, these pumps provide a vital water source, enabling families to drink safely and even grow vegetables. This initiative has significantly improved health and well-being in the community, showcasing the power of sustainable solutions.
Practical Action - Kenya
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Presentation Transcript
The Problem… Without enough water, life is a desperate struggle For years people in Northern Kenya have suffered persistent periods of drought.
Finding water for their families often means women walking up to 10km in the searing heat to a dry river bed. They then have to dig holes with their bare hands, struggling to reach the small amounts of dirty, contaminated water.
The Practical Action Working with local people, Practical Action developed a solar powered water pump capable of pumping up to 10,000 litres of clean water per hour.
Using the plentiful sunshine in Turkana, the solar pump draws water from a 100m deep well, providing families with the water that they desperately need.
The Benefits… The solar pumps have brought clean water to the people of Turkana. It now means that they finally have enough water to drink – even through periods of severe drought.
“The pump has made such a difference. Now we are healthier and can even grow vegetables to feed our families.” - Ngumo.
