Water and Community Health (360G-tnlcomfund-0030133364)

Rural communities in the Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe have suffered from the effects of high rates of HIV/AIDS and almost a decade of deteriorating infrastructure, droughts and the impacts of land reform policies. There are many families headed by women, children and older people who have to travel long distances or use water from unprotected sources. This, combined with a lack of awareness about improved hygiene behaviour leads to a high incidence of waterborne diseases.