Approximately five kilometers south of Mirriah, in the Zinder region of southeast Niger, lies the Falki pond, a vital water source for a surrounding agricultural area. Fed mainly by rainwater and runoff, the pond stretches to the gates of Falki Babba, the village that gives it its name. It supports a range of activities, including irrigation for crops, watering livestock, fishing, and brick-making. Throughout the day, the area is filled with the sounds of livestock, motor pumps, and the dull noise of shovels digging earth for brick production. Several villages rely on this water resource, and the agricultural site currently hosts around 3,400 farmers from 25 villages and hamlets, according to the Departmental Directorate of Agriculture (DDA) in Mirriah. About 850 hectares (2,100 acres) are cultivated, though the area's potential is estimated at more than 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres). The concentration of agricultural and other activities around a single water point has long led to tensions among different users. Since 2017, the Falki Water Users Association (AUE) Hadin Kaï has been working to transform this competitive coexistence into a more cooperative and organized system. The association aims to manage the shared resource more effectively, ensuring fair access and sustainable use for all involved. Before the creation of the association, different professions sharing the pond struggled to coexist peacefully. Conflicts over water use were common, as each group—farmers, brick makers, herders—had competing needs and priorities. Without a formal structure to coordinate these activities, disputes often arose, threatening the stability of the region’s agricultural and economic life. The AUE Hadin Kaï was established to address these challenges, bringing together stakeholders to develop rules and practices for the equitable distribution of water. The Falki pond, located near an almost dry dike, is a central feature of the area’s landscape and livelihood. Photographs of the site, such as those taken by Fanta Chamsou for Mongabay, illustrate the importance of this water body to the surrounding communities. As the region continues to grow and face the pressures of climate change and resource scarcity, the work of the Falki Water Users Association becomes increasingly critical in maintaining peace and ensuring the sustainable use of this essential resource.