Safe Water Network

Programs: Water kiosks, ghana: demonstrate the potential of waterhealth centres to meet the needs of underserved markets in west africa. An initial five waterhealth centres launched in ghana are being evaluated by safe water network and johns hopkins university for their ability to deliver health outcomes and their potential to be replicated at scale. Small water enterprises, kenya: feasibility assessment of the potential for off-grid water systems to cost-effectively meet the safe water needs of underserved populations. Support implementation through technical assistance.

rainwater harvesting, india: develop improved approaches to rainwater harvesting through construction optimization, quality assurance and development of funding product. With a focus on scalability, sustainability and affordability, the project builds on field learnings to advance enterprise models and complete a policy framework for expansion. Small water enterprises, india: develop, implement and validate a franchise model of small water enterprises to bring safe, affordable water to people in rural areas living on less than $4 a day. Addressing market, operation and funding gaps in rural water purification, the project mobilizes technical capabilities and funding sources.

health & hygiene education: each safe water network field initiative includes a health, hygiene and sanitation program to help ensure proper hygiene practices and handling of water. These programs are developed with local partners to provide the training and education critical to realizing enduring health outcomes.