WaterAid in Milenge

An introduction to the WaterAid program in Milenge

WaterAid is an international non-governmental organization based out of the UK. In Zambia, WaterAid works in several selected provinces. Luapula is the province I am working in and has the lowest coverage rates for water supply and sanitation in Zambia (WaterAid Zambia Country Srategic Plan, 2005). WaterAid works with other organizations and local governments throughout Luapula to help implement water and sanitation projects.

In Milenge district, where I`m working, WaterAid works with the local government, the Milenge District Council (MDC). Mr. Eddy Chitalu is the Program Officer (an employee of the MDC) and is in charge of the WaterAid project. Milenge ditrict is divided into wards. We work in four wards: Mikula, Kapalala, Sokontwe, and Mumbotuta. In each ward there are hygiene promoters, water technicians, and sanitation technicians. Each are local members of their communities:

What do we do in Milenge?

Overall, we are working to provide safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene education…tune into my next post for more info on all three!!

Here is a pic of the Luapula River, which is just next to my office in Milenge!