CERF-funded Project
Eritrea
WASH response to drought emergency in Northern Red Sea, and Anseba, Eritrea (23-UF-CEF-016)
| Grant | $1,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Recipient UN Agency | UNICEF |
| Emergency type | Drought |
| Window | Underfunded Emergencies |
| Sector | Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
| Group of people targeted | Other affected persons |
| Number of people targeted | 20,000 |
| Implementation dates | | |
Project overview
The main objective of this project is to offer water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance to drought-affected populations in the Northern Red Sea and Anseba regions. This UNICEF project builds new water delivery infrastructure and renovates old ones to provide quality drinking water to 4,000 households in 13 communities. The project provides humanitarian assistance to 20,000 people, with 26% of them being women, 29% being men, and 45% being children. This project will also benefit 940 persons with disabilities.