2022-23 Season Update
WFSS just kicked off the regular operating season in December to implement clean water projects: 32 newly drilled wells, 50 well rehabilitations, 2 water storage and distribution systems, and hygiene education trainings in each community served.
But did you know that teams have been working in the field since November implementing projects with established partners like UNICEF and Norwegian Church Aid? Field teams are also gearing up for another project with partner The Carter Center, drilling new wells, and rehabilitating broken wells to continue the successful fight to eradicate guinea worm by ensuring access to clean water.
Check out the stats and images below of what field teams have already accomplished.
UNICEF
20 older wells rehabilitated
210 people trained as water user committee members to manage community wells
30 people trained as pump mechanics
30 community hygiene training sessions held at nutrition centers
3,000 nonfood items (water buckets, mosquito nets, and blankets) distributed to health facilities for mothers and children
Pump mechanic training session
Student hygiene education training
Norwegian Church Aid
24 older wells rehabilitated
48 people trained in hygiene education
48 people trained as pump mechanics
168 people who had previously received water user training received refresher training
10 emergency latrines constructed at schools and health facilities
3,000 nonfood items distributed to health facilities for mothers and children
1 secure water treatment system (SWAT) constructed to filter surface water using chemicals, ultrafiltration system, UV lamps, and reverse osmosis
Water containers, mosquito nets, and blankets provided to mothers and children
SWAT system constructed to filter raw pond water
Emergency temporary latrines are monitored by trained community latrine attendants and hygiene promoters
