Solar Solutions in Somalia

From Oxfam Horn, East and Central Africa Blog Thu Aug 14 2014, 09:37:43

Sustainable Solutions - Supplying water using solar powered pumps in Afgooye Water is life. In Afgooye town, this couldn't be truer. Over 20,000 people call this town home but still bear the burden of travelling long distances to buy water at inflated prices. A 20litre jerry can of water costs between 1000-2,000 Somali shillings. This [...]

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