Community Partnerships for Self-Sustaining Growth
In Kisauni, Mombasa County, Kenya, population growth has outpaced the development of infrastructure needed to support communities. This has increased the risk of disease outbreaks and environmental degradation, disproportionately affecting women and children.
Haller’s intervention in the area focused on developing sustainable sanitation facilities, alongside inclusive health and hygiene education to ensure long-term change.
The demand for support was clear from community responses. “We are thankful for this important support, which many of us longed for, very proud to be part of this successful journey,” said Mama Mwenda, Community Chairlady of Marimani Women CBO.
Across three rural settlements, the Haller team supported the construction of eight eco-loos, designed to meet community health and environmental needs. Not only do the eco-loos provide vital improvements in sanitation for 893 community members, but each facility is also equipped with roof guttering systems to collect rainwater in 3,000-litre storage tanks. These ensure year-round access to water for cleaning and handwashing.
In parallel with the construction of eco-loos, the Haller team in Kenya conducted health outreach programmes. Over the course of a year, 34 community health clinics were delivered, including immunisation drives for under-fives, family planning sessions, and training for female elders to provide menstrual health education workshops for young women in their communities.
Alongside this work, 34 community adult health and hygiene sessions were delivered, reinforcing learnings around sanitation, disease prevention, and good hygiene practices. The workshops focused on interactive learning, combining demonstrations, visuals of the eco-loo build, and the health module on the Haller Farmers App. Sessions were delivered in multiple dialects to maximise engagement.
The complementary children’s hygiene education programme reached 268 pupils across twelve school visits through Haller’s Healthy Habits programme. Using games, rhymes, and tippy-tap handwashing stations, pupils learned key hygiene habits. Teachers reported significant improvements in hygiene standards after the sessions.
In total, the initiatives positively impacted over 3,500 people, driving short-term reductions in disease transmission and long-term improvements in behaviour and attitudes.
Maureen Bande, a community spokesperson from Muungano kwa Mwalue CBO, commented:
“We are proud and happy for the immense support accorded to us. This will go a long way towards restoring dignity and respect to our community.”
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