photo credits
- Header: Christoph Köstlin
- Module 1: Christoph Köstlin
- Why Madagascar: Action Against Hunger
- Why Kenya: Christoph Köstlin
- How we work Madagascar: Action against Hunger
- How we work Kenya: Christoph Köstlin
Safe water supply in rural areas
A safe water supply is essential for a healthy life. However, not everyone in the world has the opportunity or access to clean drinking water. Sometimes the necessary infrastructure is lacking, for example in rural areas, or the necessary resources to repair valuable wells. Improved supply and access to clean water prevents the spread of diseases transmitted through unclean water. These are among the main causes of child and maternal mortality. Clean water not only means fewer illnesses and therefore more frequent school attendance, but also a generally improved quality of life.
Where we help
Water is not only a human right, but also the basis for a healthy life. This is precisely why everyone needs and should have access to clean drinking water. To advance this, we have joined forces with our partners in Madagascar and Kenya.
Why Madagascar
The tropical island nation of Madagascar is located southeast of Africa. Although the country's economy benefits from tourism, more than 95 percent of the population currently lives below the poverty line - a shocking record that is the result of several humanitarian crises. In recent years, a severe drought has hit the south of the country, bringing people there to the brink of famine. Around 1.5 million people do not know how to secure their food supply and only 30 percent of the population in this region has access to clean drinking water. ACF ( Action Against Hunger ) has set up emergency programs in this area that, among other things, ensure access to drinking water.
Why Kenya
17 million Kenyans in rural areas lack access to basic water supplies and approximately half of them (8 million) rely on surface water for their drinking water needs. Unsafe water can be particularly dangerous for children, as they are more susceptible to infectious diseases and diarrheal illnesses.
A good and intact infrastructure is necessary for a comprehensive supply of clean drinking water. In Kenya, this infrastructure is often already in place, but is not intact and therefore needs to be repaired.
2,842,500Days access to clean drinking water
What we want to achieve in Madagascar and Kenya:
Together with our partner organizations in Madagascar and Kenya, we have set clear goals that need to be achieved in order to give as many local people access to clean drinking water.
How we work
We have teamed up with those who are experts in helping around the world: verified national and international aid organizations. We trust them because we can see exactly how they use the money. This way we can be sure that our help reaches the right people.
Our selected partners in the fight to provide clean drinking water are Action Against Hunger and Fundifix .
