HELP LAUNCH NEW CLEAN WATER PROJECTS IN INDONESIA
Families living on remote Indonesian islands face a critical shortage of clean water.
Your donation can make a difference and help launch vital new Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs on the islands of Mentawai and Rote this year.
INTRODUCING THE CLEAN WATER FUND: IMPROVING HEALTH THROUGH SAFE WATER
The World Health Organization highlights a stark link between unsafe water and global health crises. They estimate that 50% of worldwide malnutrition cases stem from diseases like diarrhoea and intestinal worms, which are directly connected to unsafe water, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene.
This issue casts a shadow over some of Indonesia's top surf spots—places celebrated for their world-class waves and stunning landscapes but plagued by significant health challenges behind the palms.
Help us tackle these health challenges like childhood stunting and malnutrition head-on by supporting us in launching the CLEAN WATER FUND and two new Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects in Indonesia.
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THE URGENT NEED FOR CLEAN WATER IN MENTAWAI AND ROTE
In the Mentawais on Siberut Island, only 20% of the local population has access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation facilities. The effects of climate change, including prolonged droughts, exacerbate these issues further, leading to severe food shortages and an increase in waterborne diseases. Consequently, around 32% of children experience stunted growth due to these adverse conditions.
A similar plight affects Rote Island, where a significant portion of the population also lacks access to clean water. In some regions, up to 50% of children suffer from stunted growth due to these environmental and health challenges.
These dire circumstances highlight the critical need for sustainable solutions to water and sanitation issues on these islands.