WaterAid

WaterAid

1. NGO funded by MEDC fundraising and charity donations

   • Not completely grass roots, IS BOTTOM UP

2. Uses INTERMEDIATE TECHNOLOGY

   • So is inexpensive, and so can be paid for by charitable donations
   • Wells, Pumps and Toilet facilities
     • PROVIDES SAFE ACCESS to drinking WATER and SANITIATION
       • 297,000 (0.04% of 780 mil who dont) now have access to SAFE SANITATION as of 2012
       • 455,000 (o.5% of 100 mil) now have access to DRINKING WATER
       • Reduces spread of disease
         • IMPROVING HEALTH
           • Lowers Infant Mortality
             • 186,000 Children died of diarrheal diseases in India
               • More children get to childhood
                 • Lowering fertility rate in region
                   • Less money spent feeding more people
       • Water used for cooking and cleaning
         • IMPROVING STANDARD OF LIVING
       • Empowers local people, especially women
         • Taught how to run/ maintain pumps and how to charge for it
           • Increased income
             • More money for food etc.

3. Mainly Operates in INDIA, SHANTY TOWNS such as DHARAVI