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While drought continues to wreak havoc in Kenya, an age-old technology is providing relief for some

The simple, but effective technology could save lives
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A flooded Lake Turkana in Kenya side by side with a sand dam built by UNICEF.
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In recent years, climate change has been worsening droughts in the Horn of Africa. In Turkana County, Kenya, UNICEF has started producing sand dams to provide safe drinking water to those affected. We sat down with UNICEF WASH Specialist Jackson Mutia to discuss the technology and the impact it’s had on the community.

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