CONHA's WASH team has completed a major borehole rehabilitation project in the Bay region, restoring clean water access to communities severely impacted by prolonged drought conditions.

Project Impact

10 boreholes fully rehabilitated and functional
5,000+ people with renewed water access
3 months project duration
10 water committees trained in maintenance

The rehabilitated boreholes serve multiple villages that previously relied on unsafe water sources. "Before this project, women and children walked up to 10 kilometers daily to fetch water from contaminated streams," explained Fatima Hassan, a community leader. "Now clean water is available within our village."

"Access to clean water is a fundamental human right. These rehabilitated boreholes will not only improve health outcomes but also give communities more time for productive activities, especially benefiting women and girls."

— WASH Program Manager

Each borehole rehabilitation included complete system overhauls: new pumps, reinforced concrete aprons, drainage systems, and community training on operation and maintenance. Water quality testing confirmed all sources now meet WHO drinking water standards.

Community water management committees have been established and trained to ensure long-term sustainability. The project represents a significant step toward CONHA's goal of universal water access in Somalia's most vulnerable regions.