Holistic Development in Rural Kenya

We are so excited to launch our 100th project! We are partnering with Haller to provide 700 people in Mombassa, Kenya with access to clean water and improved sanitation. This project is part of a holistic community approach to address the root causes of poverty with the goal of long-term community development in rural Kenya.

Why Kenya?

Communities in rural Kenya often live on arid, unproductive land with poor access to water for farming, sanitation and drinking. Our partner Haller works within these communities to improve the extremely harsh conditions that they face through various programs.

Water and sanitation are the first phases of development in many communities, it’s difficult without it to address agriculture, education, or health, all part of the long-term plan Haller uses in every community. Currently 27% of people in Kenya lack access to clean water, and 67% do not have access to improved sanitation. Kenya is considered a water scarce country and has an extreme unmet need particularly in rural areas.

ODW + Haller

We are partnering with Haller to help organize a community in Kenya to construct a rain-fed dam, a well and a bio-loo. These improvements will empower this community by providing them with clean water, sanitation, and irrigation for their farming plots. The community will then be trained in sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, aquaculture and livestock techniques.

Our partner Haller typically sees a 1000% increase in income generation through these kinds of projects, enabling housing improvements, higher school attendance and better nutrition. This partnership will provide a hand-up, not a hand-out, increasing skills that can be passed on to friends, neighbors, and generations, providing a road out of poverty.