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Access to clean drinking water is fundamental to human dignity and survival. In Cabo Verde, water scarcity poses an existential challenge. We're committed to delivering safe water and sanitation to every community we serve.
To provide equitable access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure that safeguards public health, reduces preventable disease, and strengthens community resilience across all ten islands of Cabo Verde.
26%
Rural population lacks access to clean water
40%
Islands dependent on irregular rainfall and desalination
15,000+
Children suffer waterborne illnesses annually
€2M
Annual water infrastructure investment gap
The Root Issue: Cabo Verde receives minimal annual rainfall, and groundwater reserves are limited. Many communities rely on aging infrastructure vulnerable to contamination. Without immediate intervention, water insecurity threatens health, agriculture, and economic development.
Deploy portable water purification units and emergency water distribution within 48 hours of declared need.
Install community wells, cisterns, and rainwater collection systems that serve as permanent solutions.
Train local water committees to maintain systems and educate communities on hygiene and water conservation.
Leverage proven filtration and desalination technologies adapted to island conditions and budgets.
Building 5 community wells serving 3,500 residents.
Installing household filtration systems in 200 homes.
Establishing cistern systems for agricultural communities.
12
Wells Constructed
target by 2026
15,000+
Families Served
direct access
2.5M
Gallons Delivered
annually
25
Schools Improved
sanitation systems
40%
Disease Reduction
waterborne illness
150+
Community Trained
water committee members
