Afghanistan: First wells in Kapisa province already drilled
Source: Polish Humanitarian Organisation
Łukasz Chojecki
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On 30 November PHO installed casing in a 69-meter deep well in Mullah Khalil Village in Kohistan District of Kapisa Province. Two weeks earlier a 140-meter well was constructed for the Dormitories of Albiruni University in the same district. These are the first wells built due to financial assistance of Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition, construction of two other wells has already started - one in Meer Masjidi boys` school and another in Mullah Khalil Village. The project includes altogether 8 wells, 2 water reservoirs, 1 water distribution system and trainings in hygiene and water-born diseases.
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