World Vision and KOICA launch water project in Isiolo

The Daaba Water Project, implemented by World Vision and funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Isiolo County, Kenya, is set to transform the community's access to clean and safe water. This vital initiative will bring about positive change and improvements in the lives of the people. ©World Vision Photo/Sarah Ooko.

Saturday, July 1, 2023

By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications & Media Officer, Kenya

Families and communities celebrated a momentous occasion during the commissioning of the Daaba Water Project, implemented by World Vision through funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Isiolo County, Kenya.

The water project, which is specifically serving the Ngaremara community, cost 17,700,000 Kenyan Shillings.

The families in Ngaremara are grateful for the transformative Daaba Water Project, which has made accessing clean and safe water easier than ever before. With this new water source, women are now relieved of the burden of traveling long distances in search of water, freeing up valuable time for them to engage in other economic activities. ©World Vision Photo/Sarah Ooko. — The families in Ngaremara are grateful for the transformative Daaba Water Project, which has made accessing clean and safe water easier than ever before. With this new water source, women are now relieved of the burden of travelling long distances in search of water, freeing up valuable time for them to engage in other economic activities. ©World Vision Photo/Sarah Ooko.

The water project comprises of a borehole, solar pump, 50 cubic-metres elevated steel tank, three-kilometre water supply pipeline, two water dispensing kiosks and four animal troughs.

The water kiosks serve up to 600 people (318 children and 282 adults), while the troughs serve approximately 3,200 livestock comprising of sheep, cows, goats and camels.

“Access to clean and safe water is fundamental to the well-being of any community. Therefore, this water project is set to make a significant positive impact in the lives of children and families in Ngaremara,” said Mi Park, the Deputy Country Director of KOICA in Kenya, during the commissioning ceremony for the Daaba Water Project.

She added that the provision of clean water will not only enhance health and hygiene, but also contribute to improved livelihoods, as well as social and economic development in the area.

The National Director of World Vision Kenya, Gilbert Kamanga, interacts with women and children at the Daaba Water Project implemented by World Vision in partnership with KOICA. ©World Vision Photo/Sarah Ooko.

Gilbert Kamanga, the National Director of World Vision Kenya highlighted the organisation’s dedication to working with children, families and communities to uplift them from poverty and improve their well-being.

He noted that the Daaba Water Project will go a long way in addressing water challenges in this area, and enabling children and families to enjoy access to clean and safe water.

*The Daaba Water Project comprises of four animal troughs, which provide the largely pastoralist community in Isiolo with sufficient water for their livestock. ©World Vision Photo/Sarah Ooko.*

Dr.James Lowasa, the Isiolo County Deputy Governor extended the government’s gratitude to KOICA team and World Vision, for their continued support in promoting universal access to clean and safe water for communities, as well as improving their economic status.