Launching Clean Drinking Water Supply Services in Lahiya Area - Shabwa Gov

In partnership with Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF), and in coordination with the General Authority for Rural Water Projects, YARD is proud to complete the rehabilitation works of the Lahiya Water Project in Habban District, and announces the start of people's access to clean drinking water supply services. Thus ending a long period of people's suffering, especially in light of their inability to meet their daily needs for drinking water.

The importance of the project, which benefits 4,899 individuals, lies in securing the daily needs of families for drinking water, enhancing the health of individuals, and ensuring decent living conditions for the Lahiya community. The project consists of an integrated solar-powered pumping system, rehabilitating the control room, in addition to establishing a water pumping line to the concrete tank.

YARD concluded the rehabilitation works of the project in the targeted area by handing over the works to the community committee responsible for managing and operating the project. The handover event was attended by Mr. Mohammed Mashfar, Director General of Habban District, and Eng. Marwan Barwees, Director General of the General Authority for Rural Water Projects of Shabwa Governorate, in addition to representatives of the local authority and the targeted community.