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In Tamil Nadu, community residents are often dependent on remote and unsafe connections for drinking water. Even when a public water tap is nearby, long lines can take up precious time that could be better spent on income generating opportunities.
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Mrs. Annakka Ujinikoppa and her sisters wanted to find a way to help their mother-in-law gain closer access to a toilet. They were finding the cost too high but then they discovered a WaterCredit loan.
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Galalben Keshubhai Chawda, pictured in red, is 38 years old and lives in Thakkerbapa Nagar, Ahmedabad, India. She has worked incredibly hard to become a successful construction worker and has skills in masonry, plastering, tiling, flooring and stone cutting. Here is her story, in her own words.
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It is a known fact that children learn and absorb knowledge better than adults. Because of this, the ASOMI WSH Project, a partner of Water.org’s, initiated the Children Health Club Programme to teach good hygiene practices to rural school children.
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Selvi is 37 years old and lives in Karattai Village in Vannur block, in Tamil Nadu. She and her husband work as agricultural laborers and have two daughters in school.
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Children and adults learn about good hygiene practices through a series of street plays, including hand washing and the importance of using a toilet instead of practicing open defecation. They also learn about the connection between water-related illnesses and prevention.
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Mrs. Lalitha Patil lives in Gojaga Village. She took a loan for Rs.10,000/- from Water.org's partner, Grameen Koota (GK), and constructed a toilet in her home. Afterwards, she became highly motivated and decided to work with her village to become completely clean and hygienic.
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In Assam, access to safe drinking water and sanitation in rural communities and small towns is often unavailable. Community residents are dependent on rain, streams, and rivers for drinking and agricultural water. Additionally, unhygienic practices have contributed to the pollution of available water sources and the soil. Many residents suffer ... More »
Mrs. Rangamma and her family members used to drink water directly from the tap in front of the house that was then stored inside. However, the water was not safe for drinking as Mysore City Corporation is not using proper methods of water purification. Rangamma used to find a white ... More »
Having safe water to drink and for your daily chores makes life better and can bring joy to a life. Have fun with a joyful dance.
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In her lifetime, Rajamma wanted to see her daughter get a good education. However, for a family living in the slums of Bangalore, this was an almost unattainable goal.
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In her lifetime, Rajamma wanted desperately to be able to provide her daughters with an education. Thanks to Water.org, and the support of our donors, she was able to realize this dream.
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