Peace Winds Improves Access to Clean Water for Displaced Persons in Ninewa Governorate, Iraq
Tens of thousands of individuals from Ninewa Governorate in northern Iraq remain displaced by years of fighting, and while the return of internally displaced persons to their homes is progressing, many families still cannot return due to extensive infrastructure damage.
To improve living conditions for returnees and to create a stable environment for those who wish to return, Peace Winds has rehabilitated a water pumping station in the Mosul District of Ninewa. The repair work included installing three water pumps, new electrical cables, and repairing water filtration valves. The improved infrastructure is now providing access to clean water for more than 106,000 families, a total of nearly 638,000 individuals.
Yousef is a displaced Iraqi man from Ninewa who lives with his brother and his family of 10. “My brother and I do not have many resources because of our disabilities,” Yousef told Peace Winds. “We had to purchase water with limited means, which was very difficult. Thanks to Peace Winds’ rehabilitation of the water pumping station, both the quantity and quality of water has improved, and we no longer have to purchase water. This has been a great help to our family financially.”
Ibrahim is another displaced person from a family of 10. “Before the rehabilitation of the water pumping station, the water supply was not sufficient and we had to purchase water,” Ibrahim said. “The increased water supply has also improved the sanitary conditions in our home by allowing us to shower and do laundry more often.”
Peace Winds will continue to support displaced persons and returnees in Ninewa Governorate. This project was funded by Japan Platform as well as by contributions from our generous donors. Thank you for your continued support of vulnerable communities in Ninewa and around the world.