An ambitious initiative under the Water Research Commission (WRC) aimed at addressing the adverse impacts of climate change in South Africa’s Giyani region.
With the generous support of the Government of Flanders, this community-led program is a collaborative effort involving Tsogang Water and Sanitation (Tsogang),The Association for Water and Rural Development (AWARD), and the University of the Western Cape (UWC).
The program was implemented in nine(9) project sites under the Greater Giyani Local Municipality in Mopani District Municipality, focusing on the Dzumeri and Muyexe Traditional Authority areas. The initiative established four(4) community water supply sites to improve access to clean water and supported five(5) agricultural cooperative sites to enhance local food production and economic sustainability. These efforts have directly impacted 5,000 people, strengthening their resilience to climate change and improving livelihoods within the targeted communities.
