Water and Sanitation for Health (WASH)

APA believes in the rights of all people to have access to human rights and basic services

Historically, APA has worked in partnership with local communities to construct water systems. Local leaders and community members are an active part of the process of identifying appropriate locations for water pumps in order to ensure easy access and security for those who gather water. Additionally, community members are involved in the construction process and learn how to use and maintain the systems so that their communities will continue to have sustainable access to clean water sources. 

Sorto Gravity Water Scheme in Soddo Area, South Ethiopian Region 

These photos above are examples of dry land during dry season. This is farmland. The yellow colours and show that it is dry season. During the rainy season it rains so much on the dry land that it causes land erosion and there is no grass because of overgrazing with too many animals. 

Southwest Ethiopia where more water systems are being integrated

APA and CVM work in Ethiopia with interventions aimed at increasing access to drinking water, improving its quality, or making it available for essential activities such as agriculture or personal hygiene. Specifically, they implement:

• Source protections
• Hand wells
• Gravity or deep well-fed aqueducts
• Rainwater harvesting systems in schools
• Low-waste irrigation systems
• Training activities are essential to ensure sustainability in plant management.