Access to clean water is not just a basic necessity but a fundamental human right. Yet, for millions living in developing countries and impoverished communities, this essential resource remains a distant dream, overshadowed by the harsh realities of waterborne diseases, environmental degradation, and economic disparities. On average, women and girls in developing countries walk 3.7 miles…
Discover how common waterborne diseases impact learning, strategies to mitigate their effects, and how you can help support the clean water initiative.
HWI’s safe water systems are not just community water treatment facilities but a collective effort towards safe water service. They are owned and operated by the community, contrasting household filters or treatments managed at the household level. While there are contexts where household filters may be the most appropriate and sustainable solution, centralized systems have many benefits, especially for the locations and types of water present where HWI works.