In-Field Training Rainwater Harvesting in Kenya
Rainwater Harvesting Training was a great success with 95 participants from all over Africa
From 21 until 28 June more than 95 enthusiastic participants joined RAIN’s Rainwater Harvesting Training in Kenya. The training aimed to provide the participants with both in-depth knowledge and practical experiences with rainwater harvesting approaches, as explained by farmers, local and international experts. To obtain as many positive and negative learning experiences, the participants travelled through southern Kenya to visit various intervention sites. Starting in Machakos, the group continued over three different routes to end in Amboseli National Park, where the conference continued.
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