We work to increase access to clean water and reduce waterborne disease. Communities organize water committees, and engage residents in constructing and maintaining water systems, with materials and training. Our local partners work with isolated communities on holistic water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs and support communities to protect watersheds through tree planting.
Together with our partners, we work with farmers to increase crop diversity and produce natural fertilizers and pesticides. Planting trees and constructing land ridges and ditches also improve soil quality and reduce erosion. Constructing micro-dams to harvest rainwater enables crop production during dry seasons. Participants share their knowledge and promote sustainable practices with their neighbors. The program supports women to plant kitchen gardens which help diversify household diets.
With our support, our partners leveraged existing relationships in 40 remote and underserved communities to respond to COVID-19. They produced weekly radio programs and promotional clips to educate communities about prevention and response efforts. They also provided pastoral and psychological care through phone calls and physically distanced home visits and distributed health and hygiene kits, water filters and seed packets.
In response to devastating hurricanes in 2020 and ongoing economic difficulties caused by COVID-19, our partners delivered meals to highly impacted and marginalized households. This much-needed relief helped families during the lean period which was made worse by a drought in the Dry Corridor.
