Achievement of Rehabilitation of Al Akeedah Water Supply System in Haban District

Within the increasing demand for clean drinking water, and in light of the high operating costs of diesel-powered water systems, the achievement of rehabilitation works of Al Akeedah water project in Haban district is the culmination of tireless efforts made by YARD to develop water systems and improve access of individuals and communities to safe drinking water.

The project benefits about 3,402individuals in the targeted area of Al Akeedah. The activity comes within series of WASH activities, hygiene campaigns and community education in the districts of Ataq, Haban and Radum with support from Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF).

The rehabilitation works for the water supply system included:

YARD also worked to train the community committee on the mechanism of managing, operating and maintenance to ensure sustainability and operation of the project.

YARD efforts were crowned by the effective handover of works to the community committee responsible for the management and operation of the water supply system. A process that was ensured in participation of general director of Haban district, the general Director of GARWSP of Shabwah and representatives of local authority and the targeted community.

Participants expressed their deep gratitude for the efforts made to improve people’s access to clean drinking water and improve water system infrastructure in the affected areas of Shabwah governorate.