Here's how a water project in Gambela, Ethiopia is bringing communities together

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In Itang, western Ethiopia, access to safe, reliable drinking water has been made easy for refugees and host communities. The Itang Town Water Utility project provides a permanent alternative to trucking water in protracted crises, allowing communities to have a constant supply of water. The project supplies clean piped water to over 220,000 people in the community, most of whom are refugees. Women and girls who often fetch water in households no longer have to travel long distances to find water. The water plant also aims to strengthen cohesion between refugees and their hosts. WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) is an important part of the humanitarian response, helping prevent disease and providing refugees with a regular water supply. Humanitarian and development organizations set up the Itang Water Project in 2014 A joint investment to bring safe water to communities across the district. The water is pumped from boreholes near Baro River to a community reservoir. The project is being replicated to other sites hosting refugees in Ethiopia and other countries. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please visit our media page: https://media.unhcr.org --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.

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Published to Youtube on: 24/03/2023

Archived on: 14/04/2023

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=bFyC3lCxO7M