Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO), through its WaSH thematic area and under the framework of the Integrated Multisectoral Assistance to Support Anticipatory Drought Response Project, has successfully launched a large-scale distribution of WaSH Non-Food Item (NFI) kits in Oromia Region, West Guji Zone, Dugeda Dawa Woreda. This vital initiative ensures that vulnerable households gain reliable access to essential hygiene and sanitation supplies at a time when drought has severely strained local communities.

The distribution targeted 180 households across two kebeles—Kilatamisoma and Medafinchewa—reaching 90 households in each kebele. Each household received a comprehensive hygiene kit designed to help families safeguard their health and reduce the risk of waterborne and hygiene-related diseases during this challenging period.

Prior to receiving the kits, beneficiaries actively participated in awareness-raising sessions. These sessions covered practical demonstrations on the proper use of water treatment chemicals and effective management of hygiene materials. By combining distribution with education, MCMDO ensured that families not only receive supplies but also understand how to use them correctly and sustainably to improve daily hygiene practices.

The activity was carried out in close partnership with local authorities, community leaders, and representatives of the beneficiary households, ensuring transparency, fairness, and community ownership of the process. Such collaboration strengthens trust and increases the long-term impact of the intervention.

This impactful distribution highlights MCMDO’s unwavering commitment to:

  • Strengthening community resilience in the face of drought.

  • Promoting sustainable hygiene practices at the household and community levels.

  • Reducing health risks associated with poor sanitation and unsafe water.

By prioritizing both education and equitable distribution, MCMDO not only addresses immediate needs but also empowers communities to maintain better hygiene standards long after the project ends.

Together with its partners, MCMDO continues to demonstrate that building healthier communities is possible through collaboration, awareness, and timely humanitarian support.