PROGRAMME / CLEAN WATER

Water systems that belong to their communities.

Access is only the starting point. We support technically appropriate infrastructure and locally led management that keeps water flowing.

Editorial view of clean water and community-led local development

THE CONTEXT

Designed for lasting use, not a single moment.

Access is only the starting point. We support technically appropriate infrastructure and locally led management that keeps water flowing.

Each location has distinct needs. Partner organisations establish priorities through consultation, then work with engineering, public health and enterprise specialists as appropriate.

WHAT WE SUPPORT

Practical work. Shared decisions.

Water source assessment

Designed, delivered and maintained with locally accountable teams.

Borehole and pump rehabilitation

Designed, delivered and maintained with locally accountable teams.

Local technician training

Designed, delivered and maintained with locally accountable teams.

Spare-parts and repair networks

Designed, delivered and maintained with locally accountable teams.

HOW WE WORK

From listening to maintenance.

01Partner
02Assess
03Build
04Maintain

WHERE WE WORK

Rooted in place.

Active relationships in Malawi, Nepal, Uganda and neighbouring partner networks.

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IMPACT / REPORTED OUTCOMES

128,400people reached across our combined programmes
462water points supported
86partner communities
Local partners meeting to review programmes and long-term priorities
Local partners meeting to review programmes and long-term priorities

PARTNER PERSPECTIVE

Local knowledge is the starting point.

Before any project moves forward, local partners identify who needs to be included, how systems will operate and what success means to their community.

Long-term relationships leave room to adapt as circumstances change — a critical part of building resilient services.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Questions worth asking.

What happens after installation?+

We budget for training, maintenance protocols and follow-up assessments alongside the physical infrastructure.

Who manages each system?+

Local committees and relevant utilities lead daily decisions; support arrangements are agreed upfront.

How do you verify the results?+

We combine functionality checks, household feedback and partner-reported service data.

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TOGETHER, FOR THE LONG TERM

Clean water changes everything.

Support local leadership. Strengthen systems that last.

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