Safe Drinking Water
An initiative in partnership with the FII Institute, Saudi Arabia, aimed at providing the essential resource of safe drinking water to 20 villages inhabited by Indigenous communities.
The Safe Drinking Water Project seeks to ensure access to safe drinking water while enhancing health and sanitation practices in tribal villages. By installing advanced water filters at community facilities, conducting awareness campaigns, and promoting sustainable water management practices, the project aims to significantly reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases and enhance the overall well-being of the Indigenous communities. Utilizing various outreach methods, including vibrant wall writings, folk arts, advertisements, and mass media; the project effectively connected with the community. At the heart of this initiative is community participation, empowering locals to take ownership of their water resources and fostering a culture of health and wellbeing for all.
Activities
Situational Analysis: A comprehensive analysis evaluated the current drinking water status in the targeted villages.
Beneficiary Identification: Targeted surveys identified vulnerable populations lacking access to safe drinking water and at higher risk of waterborne diseases.
Community Engagement: Actively engaged communities across 20 villages through educational initiatives, raising awareness about the importance of safe drinking water and promoting hygiene practices.
Training Sessions: Community members and staff received training on the operation and maintenance of water filters, ensuring sustainable access to clean water.
Installation of Water Filters: Advanced community water filters were installed, providing residents with consistent access to safe drinking water.
Volunteer Identification: Dedicated volunteers from each beneficiary community were selected for training in water filter management.
Impact
Social
The inauguration of community water filters has empowered over 700 villagers by providing reliable access to safe drinking water. It will foster community health, reducing waterborne diseases and improving the overall quality of life, particularly for Indigenous and underserved populations.
Ecological
The project promotes sustainable water use and protection of natural water sources. By reducing reliance on unsafe water sources, it will help minimize environmental degradation and encourage the preservation of local ecosystems, leading to healthier communities and landscapes.
Economic
Access to clean water will reduce healthcare costs by preventing waterborne diseases. It will improve productivity as villagers, especially women, spend less time fetching water, enabling them to engage in income-generating activities, thus strengthening economic resilience.
Span
The project serves the Indigenous Jatapu, Konda Dora, Gadaba, Manne Dora, Savara, and Mukha Dora tribes residing in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Through these interventions, approximately 3,000 families and 2,000 individuals across 14 Gram Panchayats are benefitting from improved access to safe drinking water and enhanced sanitation practices.
3000
Families
20
Villages
14
Gram Panchayats
The Safe Drinking Water Project seeks to ensure access to safe drinking water while enhancing health and sanitation practices in tribal villages. By installing advanced water filters at community facilities, conducting awareness campaigns, and promoting sustainable water management practices, the project aims to significantly reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases and enhance the overall well-being of the Indigenous communities. Utilizing various outreach methods, including vibrant wall writings, folk arts, advertisements, and mass media; the project effectively connected with the community. At the heart of this initiative is community participation, empowering locals to take ownership of their water resources and fostering a culture of health and wellbeing for all.
Activities
Situational Analysis: A comprehensive analysis evaluated the current drinking water status in the targeted villages.
Beneficiary Identification: Targeted surveys identified vulnerable populations lacking access to safe drinking water and at higher risk of waterborne diseases.
Community Engagement: Actively engaged communities across 20 villages through educational initiatives, raising awareness about the importance of safe drinking water and promoting hygiene practices.
Training Sessions: Community members and staff received training on the operation and maintenance of water filters, ensuring sustainable access to clean water.
Installation of Water Filters: Advanced community water filters were installed, providing residents with consistent access to safe drinking water.
Volunteer Identification: Dedicated volunteers from each beneficiary community were selected for training in water filter management.
Impact
Social
The inauguration of community water filters has empowered over 700 villagers by providing reliable access to safe drinking water. It will foster community health, reducing waterborne diseases and improving the overall quality of life, particularly for Indigenous and underserved populations.
Ecological
The project promotes sustainable water use and protection of natural water sources. By reducing reliance on unsafe water sources, it will help minimize environmental degradation and encourage the preservation of local ecosystems, leading to healthier communities and landscapes.
Economic
Access to clean water will reduce healthcare costs by preventing waterborne diseases. It will improve productivity as villagers, especially women, spend less time fetching water, enabling them to engage in income-generating activities, thus strengthening economic resilience.
Span
The project serves the Indigenous Jatapu, Konda Dora, Gadaba, Manne Dora, Savara, and Mukha Dora tribes residing in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Through these interventions, approximately 3,000 families and 2,000 individuals across 14 Gram Panchayats are benefitting from improved access to safe drinking water and enhanced sanitation practices.
3000
Families
20
Villages