For a decent life of Darfurians, 2021-2023
Development project "Water, hygiene, food for a decent life of Darfurians", 2021-2023
Sudan is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world due to climate change (droughts, rising temperatures, unstable rainfall) and a growing population. The most urgent issue is water - also in South Darfur, where the project "Water, hygiene, food for a decent life of Darfurians" is taking place in cooperation with the local organization HOPE. 9 million Sudanese, including the majority of the population of South Darfur, do not have regular access to drinking water. In rural areas, only 63.5% of people have access to drinking water, which in South Darfur is mainly caused by the destroyed, damaged or non-existent water infrastructure and contaminated water in traditionally hand-dug wells. Sanitary infrastructure is also connected to water - 22 percent of the rural population has access to it. The food security of the Darfurians is also at risk. Due to unstable rainfall, non-existent irrigation systems, the inability to buy quality seeds or their lack, the population is increasingly exposed to rising food prices.
In order to contribute to a healthy and dignified life for the people of South Darfur, the project will regulate access to drinking water, sanitary conditions, irrigation water and seeds for agriculture in three local communities. In the Bulbul Tambasko community, the local water supply system will be renovated with drinking water for 700 households or 4200 people, for a school with 350 children and for a local clinic. In this and two other communities (Degrees, Umm Zaifa) with a total of 2,700 households, hygiene awareness will be raised, and one community will also receive sanitary facilities and sinks. At the same time, 180 households, small farmers, will be selected in three communities, of which 110 are supported by women and 70 by men. They will receive seeds and knowledge in the field of new water management technologies and sustainable agriculture. An irrigation system will also be established in each community, into which water will be pumped by a solar-powered pump. a water committee for managing water resources and a 25-member village committee for community conflict resolution.
At the same time, through local actions, awareness will be raised about the importance of natural resources, sustainable and fair water management, and peaceful coexistence and conflict resolution between different local groups. It will also raise awareness about gender equality, the fight against gender-based violence, women's rights, etc.
The project will thus provide people with access to drinking water, regulated sanitary conditions, and knowledge and technology in the field of agriculture in an integrated way, while at the same time establishing relationships that will contribute to conflict prevention, fair and sustainable management of resources, and equality in society.
The project is financed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia within international development cooperation. The opinion and content of the project do not represent the official position of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia.
Project duration: 2021 - 2023
Project partners: Zavod Krog (Slovenia)
The project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia within the framework of international development cooperation.
