Clean and Safe Drinking Water Program
Risrafch Foundation is committed to ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water as a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of healthy, thriving communities. Through this program, we aim to address water scarcity, contamination, and the lack of access to reliable water sources in underserved areas.
Program Objectives
- Provide Access: Develop sustainable solutions to ensure clean and safe water is available to all, especially in remote and vulnerable communities.
- Promote Health: Reduce waterborne diseases by improving the quality of drinking water and educating communities on proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Empower Communities: Equip communities with tools and knowledge to maintain water systems and manage resources effectively.
Key Initiatives
- Water Infrastructure Development
- Construct and rehabilitate boreholes, wells, and water harvesting systems.
- Install water purification systems in areas with contaminated water sources.
- Set up solar-powered water pumps to ensure sustainable water supply.
- Community Education and Training
- Conduct workshops on the importance of clean water, hygiene, and sanitation.
- Train community members to maintain water facilities and promote resource management.
- Water Quality Testing and Monitoring
- Partner with local authorities to regularly test water sources for contamination.
- Implement measures to eliminate pollutants and improve water safety.
- School Water Projects
- Install water tanks and handwashing stations in schools to promote hygiene among children.
- Integrate water and sanitation education into school curriculums.
- Emergency Water Supply
- Provide clean drinking water during disasters, droughts, or in conflict-affected areas.
- Distribute water purification kits and portable filters in emergencies.
Impact Goals
- Ensure every household in target communities has access to clean drinking water.
- Reduce the prevalence of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
- Empower communities with the skills and resources to sustain water projects independently.
The Clean and Safe Drinking Water Program reflects the Risrafch Foundation’s
