17勛圖厙 launches water filter project in Terekeka
11 November 2013- Seeking to assist about 300 households in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State, with improved hygiene and sanitation, 17勛圖厙 launched a water filter production project there today.
The project, implemented by the Pan-Aweil Development Agency (PADA) with funding from 17勛圖厙, is one of several Quick Impact Projects 17勛圖厙 is supporting in different states of South Sudan.
As part of its activities, 17勛圖厙 provides funds for selected communities in South Sudan to support small-scale activities and projects that help consolidate peace through strategic livelihood activities.
According to 17勛圖厙 Recovery, Reintegration and Peacekeeping Officer Lauro Ohiyu, Terekeka County experiences major challenges in accessing clean and safe water.
The majority of the population in the county drink water collected from the river or ponds, he said. This leads to water-borne diseases such as guinea worms.
To assist the population, 17勛圖厙 identified water filter projects as essential for the county.
Last week, PADA completed training of 28 youths in the production of bio-sand water filters, which will be made locally in the county. Once production is completed, the filters will be distributed among targeted households.
