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SWIFT STORIES OF SUSTAINABLE CHANGE

Read the stories of people and communities in DRC and Kenya whose lives have been affected by the SWIFT programme. Find out what has changed, why it matters and what makes the changes sustainable.

Watch video interviews with some of the people involved

“My neighbour and I agreed to help each other with the construction of our latrines”

“We are looking forward to seeing water flow from the taps!”

Focus group with the residents of Kabaya

“My grandchildren now have good habits and know when to wash their hands”

“I am less stressed now, I do the cleaning of my wares from the comfort of my home”

“We thought that witchcraft was the cause of our illnesses”

“I feel fully protected and a good atmosphere has returned to our household”: SWIFT raises awareness on the importance of sanitary latrines in Cirimiro

‘Now you can wash whenever you want!’: Katungulu’s women describe the changes SWIFT has supported in their village

‘I’ve learned a lot of things’: A community health club set up by SWIFT changes sanitation and hygiene habits in Matongo

‘This club is now the light of our village’: A community health club set up by SWIFT promotes health and well-being in Katchungwe

‘When others see what we are achieving, they want to join’: A community health club set up by SWIFT inspires improvements in hygiene and sanitation in Mwandiga I

‘It’s no one’s responsibility but ours’: the community at Katungulu takes over the water network built by SWIFT

‘Now I can develop this business’: SWIFT’s work in the village of Lulinda helps support women’s livelihoods

‘The children are happier now because they are in good health’: SWIFT supports Soya to become a ‘healthy village’

‘We need everyone’s participation’: SWIFT supports Soya’s community-led committees to transform their village

‘Everyone is encouraging and motivating each other’: SWIFT supports Kasitu to become a ‘healthy village’

‘No one wants to go back to the bush’: SWIFT brings improved, sustainable sanitation to communities in Kakuma

‘Our listeners are really beginning to understand the importance of using soap for hand-washing’: SWIFT changes hygiene behaviour through local radio broadcasts

‘It takes a minimal amount of time to reach a lot of people’: SWIFT changes hygiene behaviour through local radio broadcasts

‘The impact is being seen and felt across the board’: SWIFT works with Lodwar utility to get much-needed water to residents

‘Now even our spoons are clean!’: SWIFT brings safe, sustainable water to residents of Chokchok

‘Big changes are now possible’: Nakalale Naduat-Lokichar’s women gain access to clean, reliable water

‘Now everyone is getting enough to drink when they need it’: SWIFT brings safe, sustainable water to residents of Kabokorit

‘The children are not sick like before’: SWIFT works with the village of Nadapal to improve access to safe, sustainable sanitation

‘I’m released!’: SWIFT brings safe, reliable and affordable water to residents of Dandora

‘It’s going to improve the life of my family’: SWIFT upgrades the water system in Namorputh

‘This programme is having a ripple effect’: SWIFT promotes safe, legal connections to the improved water network in Dandora

About SWIFT

Since 2014, the Sustainable WASH In Fragile Contexts (SWIFT) Consortium has been working to provide access to water and sanitation and to encourage the adoption of basic hygiene practices in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and in Kenya. Various partners implement SWIFT’s actions in both target countries, in collaboration with governments as well as water providers, including utilities. The consortium is led by Oxfam, and includes Tearfund and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) as global members. The SWIFT programme is funded by UK aid from the UK government under a Payment by Results (PbR) contract.