More Water More Life Project

Droughts due to climate change are making it harder for people in Kenya, especially in dry areas (ASALs), to get enough water. Traditional methods of finding groundwater aren't very reliable.

UNICEF Kenya, with the support of the Regional Office and the Office of Innovation, began implementing a proven new approach in 2021 to identify high-potential zones for exploring groundwater resources under the "More Water More Life" initiative in Kenya.

The main objective of the groundwater innovative project is to improve access to safe and sustainable water supply and build the resilience of vulnerable communities to the impacts of climate change. The project initially focuses on six counties in Kenya, with a total population of 4,187,154 people, who have been affected by drought.

The project demonstrates the effectiveness of an innovative approach in mapping high-potential groundwater resources and generates evidence to determine its potential for scalability across the ASAL counties.

Additionally, the success of this program will help bridge the gap between humanitarian response and long-term climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in regions facing severe drought conditions.