Giving back to local communities has been a commitment of Davis & Shirtliff since its founding in 1946...
Barambate is one of the communities that reside in North Horr subcounty, Marsabit County with a population of 606 people. The entire county of Marsabit had endured a difficult period of drought that unfortunately caused the pastoralist community of Barambate great suffering.
Drought response is an overwhelming responsibility that no one agency can take on alone. Davis & Shirtliff has partnered with the National Drought Management Authority to install a solarized borehole pump at Alale community borehole.
Matungulu Girls Secondary school, an extra county school in Machakos County, had been experiencing severe water shortage for a prolonged period. The school, with an enrollment of almost 2,000 girls, has had to endure a treacherous 3 year period where the students trekked 3 ½ kms to source water.
D&S Zambia received an award under the category CSR EXCELLENCE AWARD IN HEALTH, SAFE DRINKING WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (Safe WASH) - Solar Pumping Solutions at the 4th Zambia National Responsible Business and CSR Awards.
The Mwanose Community Borehole serves a population of over 3,000 people in Voi, Taita Taveta County. The D&S #ImprovingLives Initiative has rehabilitated the stalled borehole, allowing the residents much relief from walking long distances in search of water.
Fiwagoh Orphanage is a rescue center that works with the Government Children’s Department and well-wishers to support and provide a haven for orphans who have been neglected, abandoned or come from situations of abject poverty.