Flood Response
Currently there has been alarming rice of emergency cases from flood incidences following heavy rains in various parts of Kenya, so far a number fatalities and displacements has been reported countrywide. Being a member of humanitarian hub, SWAP has taken action and has been in the forefront in providing basic needs to those affected in various parts of the country- this is aimed to a vert a potential health and humanitarian crisis.
See the link below for some of SWAP’s success stories in various parts of the country.
In 2023 there was erratic rainfall and signs of the predicted El Nino. There were some households temporary displaced. SWAP received a donation of 75 blankets and clothes and supported the distribution of the same in Nyakach for displaced families. SWAP is an active member of the Western Humanitarian Hub led by UNICEF as well as the Kisumu County Disaster Management Committee led by the Governor and County Commissioner.
SATO Pan Distribution
In March 2023 a donation was received from Lixil Company of 3000 Sato Pans, which SWAP distributed to several partners and individuals and monitored the installation in pit latrines all over Western Kenya. SATO Pan uses simple mechanical and water seals to close off pit latrines from the open air, thereby reducing the transmission of pathogens and bad smell and flies.
Cholera Response
During the month of April 2023 Kisumu County witnessed a cholera outbreak in the informal settlement of Kisumu. Together with the County Department of Health and other health stakeholders SWAP supported the response to Joel Omino Isolation Ward, Pandipieri Health Center, Kowino and Dunga Dispensaries as well as the Nyalenda Police post. SWAP donated liquid soap, Alcohol Based Hand Rub, waterguard, hand washing stations, chlorine solution and posters on hand hygiene. The County Health Department was further supported with water testing for surveillance to identify the contaminated sources of water. In May 2023 SWAP received a donation from Eden Park Foundation of 5 ozone units, which were donated to the affected health care facilities following training to enable them to treat their drinking water.
