the clean water project

SIXTY-TWO PERCENT OF RTRA HOUSEHOLDS DO NOT HAVE NEARBY ACCESS TO BASIC DRINKING WATER

The goal of RTRA’s Clean Water Project is to provide a reliable, clean water source for our students, staff, and community members. In doing so, RTRA will be able to directly combat the spread of waterborne illnesses (diarrhea, typhoid, cholera, etc.), improve sanitation and hygiene efforts in the community, and reduce lengthy, dangerous commutes to insecure water sources.

Today, our taps are open to everyone on campus, and we can secure 100,000 liters of water within a 72-hour period. This has dramatically impacted our WASH (water, sanitation, & hygiene) program, leading to healthier habits for our students. Our kitchen team is able to maximize their time and ensure the safety of each meal, due to on-campus access to clean water. We have seen improved safety in the community, as students are reducing the number of long commutes to other water sources. This project actively reduces the number of people affected by waterborne illnesses, providing access to clean water and educating our center leaders on the importance of clean water in the home.  

The project continues to grow, as we work toward securing enough clean water to serve households located near our campus. It is our hope to double our current capacity and provide over 200,000 liters of clean water to RTRA households, which will improve the health and wellbeing of community members. Together, we can provide clean drinking water, improve hygiene, reduce dangerous commutes to water sources, and create sustainable change within the community.