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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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For Anisah, safe water means comfort and health

For years, Anisah’s family struggled with costly, unsafe water that affected their health and financial stability. A small, affordable loan for a safe water solution changed everything, bringing comfort and health to their home.

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The burden Sri carried and how it was lifted

For years, one of the heaviest burdens Sri carried was the lack of a toilet and safe water at home for her family. Read more to find out how a small loan through our local partner helped ease this burden, and change Sri's life.

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From hardship to happiness

From hardship to happiness, find out how Tukinem’s decision to change her family’s lives with safe water inspired an entire community—bringing the health, hope and peace that flow from lasting access to safe water at home, to more families in need.

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Water for Hamid's family and his friends

The time spent sourcing water—sometimes up to two hours waiting in line—meant less time for work, school, and family. It also came at a cost. Hamid explained, “Not having water readily available had many negative effects." Read more to find out how Hamid solved his family's water crisis and in doing so, also made a source of safe water available to his neighbors in need.

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Health and happiness flow in Salma's Zanzibar home

With a small loan made available to Salma through our local partner bank, Salma was able to connect to her water utility. Yet even with safe water flowing indoors, another problem remained. “I still didn’t have septic tanks for proper sanitation,” she explained. “I didn’t have a proper water flow or sewage system, which was really tough.” Find out how Salma solved her family's water and sanitation crisis.

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