We finally have our own water pond. This will sustain our animals through the dry season but will also help us grow vegetables and crops,”
Through this initiative, people are constructing and distilling valley dams to ensure they have a reliable water source. The project is led by partner organisation, Caritas Moroto, under the Irish Aid-funded Irish Civil Society Partnership (ICSP) project.
Each morning, 116 community members arrive by 6am, work until 11am, and earn UGX 10,000 (approximately €2.65) daily. 68 men and 48 women have participated in the initiative. They have restored 925m³ of water reservoirs, which will store rainwater for use during harsh dry seasons.
Farmers are growing vegetables near the ponds, and herders no longer need to walk long distances to find water for their animals.
In Nakapiripirit, people are participating in activities such as vegetable growing and large-scale agricultural production, particularly maize cultivation. Water ponds are being converted into valley tanks.
The water from these tanks will be crucial in meeting the pastoral community's water needs, providing a reliable supply for their animals during the dry season.
Beyond providing water, the project is promoting economic empowerment. The money earned helps families to purchase food, pay school fees and cover other expenses.
