Training Course in Water Harvesting Techniques for Rural Development

INTRODUCTION

Climate change is on the rise specifically in terms of the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, aggravating water management problems, reducing agricultural production and food security, increasing health risks, damaging critical infrastructure and interrupting the provision of basic services such water and sanitation, education, energy and transport. Various governments across the Africa continent, Non-government Organizations and communities have been implementing various strategies to cope with risks resulting from climate change. Some of these technologies include water harvesting technologies. However, some of these technologies are expensive for rural communities. Rural population requires low cost systems that can be constructed, operated and maintained. This 5 day course will equip participants with knowledge and skills on simple, cost effective, efficient, effective and easy to replicate rain water harvesting technologies.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE OBJECTIVE

At the end of the training, participants are expected to learn:

• Learn different methods of rain water harvesting,
• Appreciate why preserving and using fresh water efficiently is so important
• Understand how to do Water pan siting and sizing
• Learn how to do dam liner installations
• Understand drip irrigation installations and solar pump installation
• Learn about available green technology
• Understand how rainwater harvesting is done

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course target agricultural extension personnel working in rural areas, governments, research institutions, and NGO devoted to promoting interventions aimed at reducing impact of climate change.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• Rainwater harvesting principles
• Different water harvesting technologies
• Selection of appropriate rainwater harvesting technologies
• Site assessment
• Water collection strategy
• Rainwater harvesting designs
• Solar pump technology installations
• Installation of water harvesting technologies

→ Basic construction,

• Installation, operation and maintenance of roof top and surface catchments.

→ Fog harvesting

→ Grey water harvesting

• Construction of water pans

→ Water pan siting and sizing

→ Dam liner installations

• Installing drip irrigations technologies
• Solar pump installation

→ Solar pump sizing

→ Solar pump installation

• Drip irrigation installations

→ Fog harvesting

→ Grey water harvesting

• Field visits to see different water harvesting technologies

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TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location. For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700 or +254 759 285 295. You can also email us on: [email protected]

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.

TRAINING FEE

The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700/+254 759 285 295 or Email: [email protected]