WaterAid

WaterAid

NGO funded by MEDC fundraising and charity donations
1. Not completely grass roots, IS BOTTOM UP
Uses INTERMEDIATE TECHNOLOGY
1. So is inexpensive, and so can be paid for by charitable donations
2. Wells, Pumps and Toilet facilities
  1. PROVIDES SAFE ACCESS to drinking WATER and SANITIATION
    1. 297,000 (0.04% of 780 mil who dont) now have access to SAFE SANITATION as of 2012
    2. 455,000 (o.5% of 100 mil) now have access to DRINKING WATER
    3. Reduces spread of disease
      1. IMPROVING HEALTH
        Lowers Infant Mortality
        186,000 Children died of diarrheal diseases in India
        More children get to childhood
        Lowering fertility rate in region
        Less money spent feeding more people
    4. Water used for cooking and cleaning
      1. IMPROVING STANDARD OF LIVING
    5. Empowers local people, especially women
      1. Taught how to run/ maintain pumps and how to charge for it
        Increased income
        More money for food etc.
Mainly Operates in INDIA, SHANTY TOWNS such as DHARAVI

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	Creado por Will Turner hace casi 10 años