b'ConclusionWith every challenge comes learning; and the project met with multiple hurdles, particularly due to the remote locations of the villages. Furthermore, heavy rain and thunderstorms tested construction timelines, and gaining approval for the farmland met delays. The lack of electricity and internet made communication difficult putting pressure on the project coordinator to travel to report on progress, or to simply organise the purchase of equipment and resources, which impacted on the budget.However, the planning and commitment shown was excellent and if there is a lesson to be learned, then the lesson is that there will always be surprises, but if you look hard enough, and if you are determined enough - around every corner you may perhaps discover a solution.Women and girls were Educated, Empowered and Enabled. They made their own decisions and were active participants and leaders within their own communities. Their voices were heard, and their confidence raised. Soroptimists intend to build a distribution network for the sale of organic produce, including transport over the coming months. Results indicate that the incidence of water-borne diseases and sore eyes have decreased, something ongoing monitoring will show in the days and years to come. soroptimistinternational.org 29'