Maugo Village

FAST FACTS:

Village Location: HOMA BAY COUNTY

# of Villagers: 

Village Started: SEPTEMBER 2024

# of Households Surveyed: 125

# of Villagers Who Started in the CHEC:  125

Graduation Date: 

# Graduated from Health Training: 

# of Participants in Economic Training: 

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Maugo Village, Global Health Connections’ 5th village in Homa Bay County, is located in the heart of the county, and close to our other villages in the area. It has over 1000 households spread across the village. 

The GHC team did Baseline health, economic and social impact surveys on 125 Households in late September 2024 and started the 24-week health training curriculum the following week.  Out of the 125 households surveyed, members from all decided to join the CHEC.  

The Baseline survey at Maugo exposed numerous issues, particularly in hygiene and sanitation. The GHC team identified several areas of concern that require urgent attention. Personal and household hygiene practices are very poor, and the compounds are generally untidy. The drinking water, primarily sourced from a nearby dam, is not clean, contributing to health concerns.

Common diseases affecting the community include diarrhea, malaria, cholera, and bilharzia, all of which are exacerbated by the poor sanitation and water quality.

Despite these challenges, the prospective CHEC members are eager to begin the health curriculum and excited about Global Health Connections' presence in their village. They were enthusiastic to learn that GHC will help them prevent diseases, improve hygiene, treat water, and uplift their standard of living through empowering economic activities. GHC is thrilled to be working in another Homa Bay County village and looks forward to creating lasting, sustainable change.