…Let’s be healthy, shall we…?
Access to clean water is crucial for maintaining hygiene, Kubiku household is fortunate to have a well that does not dry up, even during the dry season. This reliable source of water allows them to maintain their sanitation practices without concern for scarcity. The well is a vital part of their daily life, providing water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
While some families in Kubiku Village still rely on unprotected wells, families benefit from the clean water supply, which has become a cornerstone of their health and hygiene efforts. The Village health Worker, Kudzai Shuro often reminds the community, “Access to clean water supports not just drinking needs but also sanitation and hygiene practices.”
With their basic WASH needs met, Kubiku family is now preparing to establish a nutrition garden, with farming techniques they learnt from Tsungai. This initiative aligns with the encouragement for households to grow their own food, for this season they have done fairly-well considering the other seasons they were harvesting, and special thanks to Tsungai seed and teachings as they are now in a season of abundance by harvesting pearl millet, sorghum, groundnuts as well as finger millet. Tsungai is a project which provides life-saving humanitarian assistance to meet emergency food security and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) needs in 10 wards in Gutu District.
Mr Kubiku is excited about the prospect of growing fresh, nutritious food that will enhance his family’s diet and health. He believes that a garden will not only provide essential nutrients but also teach his children valuable lessons about food cultivation and responsibility. In the nutrition garden they look forward to including horticulture crop varieties such as beans, carrots, butternuts, tomatoes, and cabbages
The Village Health Worker emphasizes the importance of nutrition interventions, stating, “With the good harvest we are currently experiencing, it’s vital for families to engage in horticulture to food security and better health.” She thanked Tsungai for the food security.
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