In most communities, the water quality is compromised by the absence of governance structures at the community level to ensure that the water sources are protected and managed in line with sound water management practices. The government officials also lack knowledge on how to support communities to adopt and stick to good attitudes and practices that impact on the quality of life.

A strategic, comprehensive approach is required to set up a sustainable water availability system in order to meet the urgent needs of vulnerable populations that are already suffering from other challenges. From the early stages of CIAA’s existence, WASH has represented one of its core programs, designed to alleviate the need of communities through sustainable access to clean and safe water.  CIAA has emphasized investment in sustainable water sources, believing this to be a major solution for the recurrent droughts in Somalia.