Social Issue

Ethiopia is one of the most drought prone countries in the world, a problem exacerbated by climate change.

Having access to clean drinking water in rural communities, represents a significant improvement in their quality of life. Not only does this substantially reduce the incidence of water borne diseases, it also reduces the burden of collecting water. With a well close to home, girls go to school instead of spending hours everyday collecting water for their families.

Our Response

In collaboration with A Glimmer of Hope, Netri is financing the construction of 14 wells (9 hand-dug wells and 5 shallow boreholes) in the towns of Dega Golba, Usmani and Arebisa Chifara.

Expected Social Impact

This project is expected to generate the following results:

• To provide clean drinking water for approximately 3,400 inhabitants of the towns of Dega Golba, Usmani and Arebisa Chifara.
• Formation of community led committees, trained in water management and maintenance skills that will allow communities to sustainably maintain projects after completion.
• To reduce diseases, given the use of clean water, which also contributes to reducing the costs of medical expenditures and improving the self-esteem of the community.
• To improve the lives of women and girls, who normally bear the burden of fetching water.