Hands On Kitui: A testing time for the dams
About the project: Hands On is CAFOD’s special series of projects that allow individuals to donate to a specific project. Our project in Kitui has been running for over a year and is seeing some great results. Our latest project is in need of donations – find out how you can help the community of Altiplano in Bolivia.
With four sand dams and many dozens of check dams completed, and work continuing on a fifth sand dam and the main Musosya dam, the first big test arrived in the form of a short rainy period.
This would really show whether the work done so far would produce the results we were all hoping for. Thankfully the answer has been a resounding yes! The check dams held firm, and the sand dams filled with water, which the community here in Kitui were able to put to use right away.
Work continues, with this encouraging sign putting an added spring in everyone’s step.
Progress and project highlights this month
Did you know?
There is a strong tradition of beekeeping in Kenya – with over 2 million beehives currently in use in the country.