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Hope in the horizon: WACA ushers in the promise of a new era…
Peter Mendy lives on the edge of the Kotu Stream, the primary intervention…
WACA Gambia briefs President Adama Barrow on the project activities…
In a landmark meeting at State House, the WACA Gambia Project team, led…
WACA Gambia project delivers 34 floodwater pumps to communities,…
Thirty-four floodwater pumps were handed over in June 2024 to high-risk…
New hydrometric equipment installed by WACA Gambia and DWR begin…
Two new Automatic Rain Gauges (ARGs) installed along the Kotu Stream by…
Our work in The Gambia
The project will propose hybrid solutions, combining nature-based solutions (NbS) and engineering approaches, to strengthen resilience against flood risks. It will enhance the stream's attractiveness and accessibility, improve urban livability, and protect public health. Additionally, the project will support sustainable development along the stream through urban farming initiatives and commercially viable, small-scale businesses.
Project intervention statistics
Size of the Kotu Stream
1881 Hectares
Length of Kotu Stream
11.2km
Local population
201,044 Inhabitants
Stream path
11 Communities
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Our target outcomes
Flood risk reduction
4,000 households in coastal areas will have reduced exposure to flooding due to climate-resilient infrastructure investments.
Pollution management
45,000 households in targeted areas will benefit from reduced pollution through improved waste management systems and clean-up initiatives.
Livelihood support
4,000 households will gain access to improved livelihood programs, enhancing economic opportunities and resilience.
Environmental sustainability
70 hectares of critical ecosystems will be less vulnerable to degradation, with investments in nature-based solutions.