POUL DUE JENSEN FOUNDATION WATER upon with all of the stakeholders. Because Water Mission would be working as a partner, and not a contractor, it was important to get the necessary buy-in before the project could materialise: “We had meetings and discussions with stakeholders all the way up to the Geneva level, including national and regional level, and with other stakeholders like Oxfam and TCRS (Tanganyika Christian Refugee Service). Around July 2017, we presented the plan and put it on the table with goals and objectives, where we obtained the buy-in from all of the organisations. From that point forward, we’ve been working to implement the programme.” A trusted partner, not a contractor Will explains that there are things Water Mission can do differently, due to the fact that the funding comes from outside the UNHCR system. Water Mission hasn’t signed a contract with UNHCR, it’s an informal collaboration based on trust, recognition, and shared values. “We come to the table with a lot of character, because we have a good reputation and a high level of trust. They were excited about having solar power at all water sources in three camps, finding a solution to an expensive problem.” According to Will, the Foundation grant has been a significant lever, making it possible to increase water volume and adding solar power, thereby significantly reducing reliance on diesel generators. In the end, the operation and maintenance costs go down. And that’s a big thing. The first water system installed by Water Mission in 2015 established their reputation among UNHCR and the agencies working in Nyarugusu. Photo: Water Mission 15
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