LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL FOR YOMBE SAMBO VILLAGE

Radiant smiles as hope revives for  sustainable water

For too long, the residents of Yobe Sambo Village in Thimalala, Sub Tradition Authority Yohane Jere in Mzimba have faced daily struggles to secure safe and accessible water. 

Many have been forced to rely on distant water source of Kasito River a hub of animal grazing, often contaminated, leading to waterborne illnesses and creating an immense burden on the community, particularly women and children. 

Esther Chavula a 28-year-old a mother of two has expressed worry over the quality of water that sometimes is mixed with tiny worms sourced from Kasito Water. 

“This water is not safe for us, mostly our children suffer from Diarrhoea, mostly we see worms in our cups, we end up being stressed but we have no choice but still use this water,” narrates Chavula  

According to a 67-year Lisa Sakala from the same Village-Yobe Sambo, during the rainy season, Kasito River is a death trap a thing which scares her most. 

“I am old, during rainy Season Kasito becomes a death trap for a person like me, despite drinking the dirty water that we share with animals this place is dangerous too,” said Sakala.  

“During rainy Season Kasito becomes a death trap for a person like,”-Sakala

In a momentous initiative, Ulalo in partnership with International Project AID – IPA are embarking on a mission to bring clean and sustainable water access to the heart of Yobe Sambo. The project is being achieved as development cooperation project with a group of 22 high-school students from the “Kantonsschule Wohlen” in Switzerland.  

Agents of change! Students from “Kantonsschule Wohlen” in Switzerland.

Currently the students are planning the project and fundraising campaigns at their school and in surrounding towns and communities and contacting potential donors for the project. The aim is not only to quench the villagers' thirst but also to lay the foundation for healthier lives, improved sanitation, and a thriving community. 

Meanwhile, a team of experts have completed a hydrological survey in readiness for actual drilling later in the year, on successful completion of fundraising efforts.