In the area of returnees in Ninewa Governorate in northern Iraq, while the return of internally displaced persons is progressing, there are still many households that want to return but cannot because of the extensive destruction of infrastructure caused by years of fighting.
In response to this situation, in order to improve the living conditions of the returnees and to create an enabling environment for those who wish to return, Peace Winds rehabilitated a water pumping station in Hamadat Sub-District, Mosul District, Ninewa Governorate, improving access to safe water for 106,303 families (637,812 people) in Mosul District and Tel Afar District in Ninewa Governorate.
Mr.Y.M. lives with his brother and his family of 10. “My brother and I do not have much resources because of our disabilities. We had to purchase water from the limited resources, 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, which has been a great help to our family financially.”
Mr.I.M., beneficiary of a family of 10. “Before the rehabilitation of the water pumping station, the water supply was not sufficient and we had to purchase water. The increased water supply has also improved the sanitary conditions in our home by allowing us to shower more often and do more laundry.”
Peace Winds will continue to support the returnees in Ninewa Governorate.
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