Project Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n \nThe project, led by Emali Dedicated Children\u2019s Agency \n(EDCA), aims to improve access to safe, affordable drinking water in Emali town, Makueni County. It targets informal settlements and promotes youth and women empowerment through sustainable water management. Running for 18 months with a budget of KES 4.77 million, it \nsupports SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation) and SDG 13 \n(Climate Action).\n The Problem<\/strong><\/p>\n Access to clean water in Emali is limited and costly, forcing \nfamilies\u2014especially women and youth\u2014to rely on informal, \nunreliable sources like boreholes and seasonal rivers. These \nconditions endanger public health and offer few opportunities for decent work. Women and youth are underrepresented in water governance structures, limiting their ability to \ninfluence sustainable solutions\nSolutions & Implementation Strategy<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n Infrastructure and Technology:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \n\u2192 Install a reverse osmosis water treatment plant and \nan automated water kiosk <\/p>\n \n\u2192Launch a mobile app for digital payments, usage \ntracking, and consumer-vendor linkages <\/p>\n Infrastructure and Technology:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \n\u2192 Advocate for inclusion of women and youth in \nWater Users Associations (WUAs) <\/p>\n \n\u2192 Hold policy dialogues and support the creation of \ncommercial tree nurseries using recycled water from \nthe treatment process <\/p>\n Our Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Makueni Rural Water Board<\/strong>\u2013 regulation<\/p>\n \u2022 Emali Sultan Hamud Municipality<\/strong>\u2013 site and licensing<\/p>\n \u2022 County departments, KEFRI, Maji Milele<\/strong> \u2013 policy, conservation, and automation support<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expected Results & Outputs<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\u2192 1 water treatment plant serving 2,000 residents<\/p>\n \n\u2192 Functional mobile monitoring app<\/p>\n \n\u2192 300+ women and youth trained and integrated in \nthe water economy<\/p>\n \n\u2192 2 commercial tree nurseries established<\/p>\n \n\u2192 Stronger youth and gender representation in local \nwater governance<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n This innovative project bridges clean water access with inclusive economic empowerment, digital innovation, and \nenvironmental sustainability. By placing women and youth \nat the heart of the solution, it delivers impact where it\u2018s \nneeded most\u2014at the grassroots level\n\n\n\n\n\n\n OTHER PROJECTS<\/strong> NAKURU – NISWP<\/a><\/strong> MAKUENI – TTT<\/a><\/strong> NAKURU – COMEG<\/a><\/strong> EMALI – ESWA<\/a><\/strong>
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