Rhema Care Integrated Development Center, a non-profit organization committed to achieving an inclusive and equitable society where communities are resilient and empowered to thrive with dignity, has commenced implementation of Inline Chlorination Project across Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, and Taraba States.
With Head Office in Port Harcourt, a Regional Office in Cameroon, and Field Offices in Ogoja (Cross River State) and Takum (Taraba State), Rhema Care continues to record tremendous impact and sustainable progress in promoting the rights, protection, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable populations — including children, persons with disabilities, women, and young people — through its integrated Health, Education, Livelihoods, and Protection (HELP) interventions.
The Inline Chlorination Project funded by GiveWell, is a strategic intervention designed to enhance access to safe drinking water and significantly reduce waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and cholera in rural and peri-urban communities.
As part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency, achieve measurable results, and create maximum impact, Rhema Care, in collaboration Mangrove Water, a technical assistance partner for inline chlorination pilots supported by ‘‘GiveWell” conducted a four-day Capacity Enhancement Training.
The training which went on successfully was attended and participated by Rhema Care staff and Volunteers, representatives of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agencies (RUWASSA) from Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, and Taraba States, and other partners including UNICEF, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Self Help Africa, and Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).
The training, which held from 24th to 27th February at Landmark Hotel in Ogoja, Cross River State, combined classroom sessions and field-based participatory learning.
Participants were grouped into teams of three and four to encourage collaboration, practical problem-solving, and peer learning both during indoor sessions and field demonstrations.
On the first day, participants were introduced to chlorination technologies and water quality monitoring methods.
The second and third days focused on practical demonstrations, including installation and calibration of CTI-8 chlorination devices, as well as water quality testing and monitoring procedures.
A solar-powered borehole constructed by Rhema Care under Malteser International-supported funding, located in community 11 Adagom 3, Refugees’ settlement in Ogaja Cross River State was used as demonstration site for field practical sessions.
The impact of the training was evident, participants successfully constructed and installed a CTI-8 device using locally sourced materials, calibrated the system, and conducted water quality test using three different approaches.
The hands-on approach ensured that participants gained both technical knowledge and practical competence required for sustainable project implementation.
The training concluded successfully with participants expressing satisfaction and appreciation to Rhema Care and Mangrove Water for its proactive intervention and commitment to building local capacity.
Stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment for supporting the inline chlorination project implementation across the four states to strengthen safe water access and protect communities from waterborne diseases.
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