ChildFund, in partnership with Davis & Shirtliff, has successfully commissioned two water projects in Kitui County. The two organizations partnered...
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
In Kenya, access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services remains a significant challenge, particularly in rural and underserved areas. According to UNICEF, only 59% of Kenyans have access to safe drinking water, while access to improved sanitation services stands at just 29%. Poor WASH conditions contribute to the high prevalence of waterborne diseases, especially among children. For instance, diarrheal diseases, often linked to unsafe water and poor hygiene, are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five in Kenya.
To address these challenges, we implement comprehensive WASH interventions at both the household and child levels. Our programs focus on improving waste disposal management, increasing access to and use of safe water, enhancing hygiene practices at home and in schools, and reducing the incidence of waterborne diseases among children.
Our Impact
1,500,000 +
People, including children and women have access to safe and clean water.
705,000 +
Households treating
drinking water
1,000,000 +
Caregivers trained in Safe Water, Hygiene, &
Sanitation practices
750,000 +
Households with
handwashing facilities
78 %
Reduction in open defecation in
the community
401
Solar-powered water supply systems constructed by ChildFund in schools, communities and health centers.
2,000,000
Trees were planted to restore degraded lands in arid and semi-arid counties
50 +
Water and sanitation facilities constructed in schools
Facts and figures from 2023 data.
Our Approach
We believe everyone should access resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services that help support sustainable livelihoods and healthy lives in a changing climate. In the past 5 years we have reached more than 1.5 million households with safe water access, and more than 350 schools and hospitals have built toilets following our interventions. WASH reinforces our mission by greatly improving the health, livelihoods and resilience of communities.
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We strive to create sustainable water supply services and water resources in all needy communities.
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We promote integrated and gender-sensitive WASH in schools
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We are champions of waste-for-wealth in the Circular Economy initiatives
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We respond to humanitarian needs, strengthening disaster resilience
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We collaborate with partners to promote WASH good governance, systems strengthening and social accountability
Featured Project
Clean Water for Communities in Nyagina Beach, Homa Bay County
In Nyagina Beach, Homa Bay County, access to clean water has been a major challenge. For years, the community has relied on contaminated water from Lake Victoria, putting residents, especially children, at risk of waterborne diseases. Women and girls also face dangers while fetching water, including attacks from crocodiles and hippopotamuses, further complicated by the proliferation of water hyacinth.
To address this, ChildFund, with support from DuPont and Davis & Shirtliff, launched a Ksh. 10.8 million ultra-filtration water treatment plant in February, 2024 . This project is now providing clean water to over 7,500 people, reducing health risks and freeing women and girls from the dangerous task of fetching water from the lake. Watch this video to learn more about this project.
Increasing Access to Clean Water in Homa Bay
Over 7,500 residents along Lake Victoria now have access to clean water after ChildFund, DuPont and Davis & Shirtliff commissioned an ultra-filtration water treatment plant at Nyagina Beach.
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