In the Unit K neighborhood of Chitungwiza, twenty-seven families have joined forces to drill a borehole as a community initiative aimed at overcoming the persistent water shortages that plague the area.
Despite being a dormitory town, Chitungwiza has struggled with inadequate water supply, forcing residents to seek alternative solutions.
Many neighborhoods have seen groups of families come together, with some pooling resources from as few as five to as many as twenty families to fund the drilling of boreholes.
This grassroots effort comes in response to the Chitungwiza Town Council’s inability to effectively address the ongoing water crisis, which has left residents facing severe shortages in basic necessities.
The lack of reliable access to clean water has led to increased frustration among the community members, who feel abandoned by local authorities.
As water scarcity continues to challenge daily life, these collective efforts highlight the determination of residents to secure a sustainable water source for themselves.
The project not only represents a solution to their immediate water woes but also fosters a sense of community solidarity and resilience.
With the success of this borehole drilling, other neighborhoods may be inspired to pursue similar collaborative initiatives to reclaim their right to clean and accessible water.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
