Choosing a project to support is a great way to make a positive impact and create meaningful change in the world. At WIR, we're committed to improving access to clean water and sanitation through our various projects. Whether you're a private person or a business, looking to support a cause, you can be part of the WIR family and make a difference. By supporting projects that align with your company's values and mission, you can demonstrate your commitment to social responsibility and make a positive impact on the world.
LEVEL 1
PROJECT EXAMPLES.
Budget range: 5.000 - 20.000 EUR
Even "small" water and sanitation projects have a significant impact on improving the lives of individuals and communities in need. These projects may include drilling wells, building latrines or composting toilets, or providing education and training on proper sanitation practices. Improved access to water and sanitation can lead to increased economic opportunities, better educational outcomes, and more sustainable living conditions.
Water maintenance
Nigeria
Small WASH systems maintenance technician certification The course is designed for any individual with basic literacy, numeracy and a technical background. No previous skills or experience is needed. Participants can complete all courses for a certificate or just one short course as time allows. Subscription to the whole course assures access to a lending library of tools, which are loaned for free on deposit during course registration.
LEVEL 2
PROJECT EXAMPLES.
Budget range: 20.000 - 50.000 EUR
Medium-sized water and sanitation projects may include building water treatment facilities, or providing education and training on sustainable water and sanitation practices. These projects can provide more extensive access to clean water and proper sanitation, leading to improved health outcomes, reduced disease transmission, and increased economic opportunities. They can also enhance the overall quality of life in the community, promoting more sustainable living conditions and supporting long-term development.
Lagos, Nigeria
Small WASH systems maintenance technician certification The course is designed for any individual with basic literacy, numeracy and a technical background. No previous skills or experience is needed. Participants can complete all courses for a certificate or just one short course as time allows. Subscription to the whole course assures access to a lending library of tools, which are loaned for free on deposit during course registration.
Kifli County, Kenya
Rains has failed, drought causes extreme hardship. Cases of malnutrition have escalated in the drought-stricken Bamba division in Kilifi County owing to the prolonged drought that has hit the region depriving residents of food and water. With 90 per cent of households in Bamba living below poverty line, erratic food security has contributed to the deteriorating trend of malnutrition that has mostly affected children under five years, elderly persons, pregnant and lactating mothers.
Vihigia County, Kenya
This project location was Kidundu Secondary School, a local Kenyan High School located in Central of Vihiga County . Residents living there are surrounded by a low socioeconomic status, with little to no access to financial, social, educational and health resources. The main economic stay of Vihiga County is subsistence crop farming and livestock farming.
LEVEL 3
PROJECT EXAMPLES.
Budget range: 50.000 - 100.000 EUR
Large-scale water and sanitation projects have a significant impact on improving the lives of people in need on a grander scale. These projects may include the construction of major water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, or large-scale irrigation systems.
By providing extensive access to clean water and proper sanitation at a large scale, these projects can transform entire regions, promoting public health, improving economic development, and enhancing quality of life for millions of people. We work closely with governments, local organizations, and communities to design and implement large-scale projects that meet their unique needs.
Vihigia County, Kenya
It is difficult to retain long term bulk customers for vegetables, because during dry spells they cannot effectively irrigate drops. It is cumbersome and time consuming to bring water from the river and there a shortage water storage tanks for those dry periods.
Bauchi State, Nigeria
WIR supports the right to sanitation in the Nigerian state of Bauchi (7.3m populationin close cooperation with the state government. One of the major challenges facing the state government is open defecation, which poses a major health risk to water sources.Â