Indonesia, Economic potential stories

How a small loan created lasting change for Nur's family

For years, water and sanitation were challenges for Nur and her family in Indonesia. Although her home had a well, the availability of water was infrequent. When the well ran dry, Nur and her family had to pay a high price for bottled water, leaving little money for other needs. A small loan brought hope and change to Nur’s home, finally giving her family the ability to secure lasting, affordable, safe water and sanitation solutions on their property.

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Safe water in Sapdiah's rainforest home

While Indonesia’s rainforests are some of our planet's most biologically rich landscapes, many of the families who call the region home are not so affluent. Families like Sapdiah’s family lack the funds needed to access life's most critical resources, like safe water at home.

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Safe water at home empowers this village leader, businesswoman, and mom

Selamah’s confidence in selling produce is encouraging to her friends and neighbors because they know they can count on Selamah to help them earn money to feed and care for their families. However, in the past something Selamah did not share was her personal challenge with not having access to the water she needed to care for her family and run the vegetable business. Without access to safe water at home, Selamah struggled.

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Give water credit for time to play

Summer is a time for fun and play. But for millions of kids who don't have access to safe water, the joys of summer and time to play are a world away. Take a moment to celebrate the play times you’ve helped make possible by watching video clips of kids playing in the communities where we work.

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Aisyah is smart

Meet Aisyah. Empowered with access to safe water at home, she changed her own world.

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