As climate change affects water sources, ensuring women participate in water management decisions also improves incomes and health
Project in the capital Freetown blends public and private financing, could be replicated in other African countries.
In Maridi, clean water frees up women’s time and improves community health.
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown says the newly launched Freetown-Blue Peace water project will significantly improve the living conditions of city dwellers and the socio-economic situation of especially market women.
Salva Dut, a former refugee, has helped drill 300 boreholes in his country
