Dr Zeremariam Fre contributed to The Open University’s learning resources about the important issues facing pastoralists
Dr Zeremariam Fre contributed to The Open University’s learning resources about the important issues…
Access to safe and affordable water, hygiene and sanitation is essential for health, wellbeing, nutrition, education and gender equality.


Like other human beings, the importance of water and water point availability pastoral and agro-pastoral communities are very critical for both themselves and their livestock.

Pastoralist and agro-pastoralist livelihoods depend on mobility and at the same time they are exposed to various zoonotic diseases. Therefore, sanitation and hygiene are a paramount for them and their health security.