Strengthening local economies
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Located in
Gonzani Sub-County, Kwale County, Kenya
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Water capacity
100,000m³
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Sponsored by
SGI Inc
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Project Value
USD 200,000
Transforming the Future, One Drop at a Time
The Gonzani Water Pan Initiative is more than just an infrastructure project—it’s a catalyst for change.
It is giving farmers control over their harvests, ensuring they no longer have to gamble with unpredictable rainfall. It is freeing women and children from the burden of walking miles for water, allowing them to pursue education, start businesses, and build a better future. It is providing livestock with the resources they need to thrive, securing livelihoods and food sources for thousands of families.
But the impact doesn’t stop there. With every drop stored and every tree planted, we are restoring the land, preventing desertification, and creating a resilient ecosystem. Communities that once struggled with drought and scarcity are now flourishing with abundant harvests, healthy livestock, and growing businesses.
This initiative is about more than survival—it’s about transformation. It’s about turning drylands into thriving agricultural hubs, hardship into opportunity, and uncertainty into security.
Because when you bring water, you bring life, growth, and prosperity—not just for today, but for generations to come.
Project Benefits
Sustainable Access to Clean Water
- Eliminates long journeys for water collection, allowing women and children to focus on education and economic activities.
- Reduces the incidence of waterborne diseases, improving overall community health.
Supporting Farming & Food Security
- 2,000 acres of irrigated farmland now support year-round agricultural production.
- Farmers can diversify crops, increasing food availability and economic opportunities.
- Reduces dependence on unpredictable rainfall, ensuring consistent harvests and income stability.
Strengthening Livestock Farming
- Thousands of livestock now have reliable access to water, reducing drought-related losses.
- Encourages commercial livestock farming, creating new revenue streams for families.
Reforestation & Ecosystem Restoration
- 3,000 trees planted, helping restore degraded land and combat soil erosion.
- 1,000 fruit trees supplied, ensuring long-term nutrition, income generation, and environmental conservation.
Encouraging Enterprise & Savings Mobilization
- Farmers and livestock keepers generate income from increased production.
- Families are able to save more, invest in education, and expand businesses.
- Promotes community-driven enterprises such as beekeeping, sustainable irrigation businesses, and agro-processing.
Wildlife & Human Coexistence
- By providing adequate water sources, the initiative helps reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
- Protects local ecosystems while securing community resources.
