Mali has a poverty rate of nearly 70%, and two-thirds of its land is desert or semi-desert with prolonged drought periods annually. Chronic food insecurity already affects vulnerable populations in these areas, and worsening droughts are making it even more challenging for people to manage and recover from food shortages. In Tombouctou and Kenieba 3R will implement a pilot site for water collection and storage using a geomembrane; then train farmers on how to replicate the model using local materials, creating opportunities for local craftsmen and building a business case around water storage.