Water projects and women's empowerment

Abstract

This paper explores the role of women: 1- in water project implementation and management, 2- Women's representation in the community and in decision-making positions, 3- increased hygiene and water management awareness of women, and 4- increased women's income due to less time spent in fetching water. As a conclusion, the paper states all of the above have increased and improved, but not all women have participated or been empowered in the process.