WE BELIEVE: WASH CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.
While people in most regions of Europe can just turn on the tap for clean water in everyday life, millions of people worldwide have to deal with water scarcity, have no access to potable water, let alone sanitation, and have to live with unpredictable hygiene risks every day.
The lack of WASH infrastructure has a direct negative impact on people's health and their entire lives. The interrelationships are complex and show how important it is to always see the topic of provision as a cycle. Or to look at it from a different perspective: Isn't it fascinating what can change when access to water, sanitation and hygiene is guaranteed?
WASH IS A HUMAN RIGHT.
In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the right to access to clean water, thus underlining the vital importance of the resource. Without water, safe sanitation and hygiene, people are also deprived of other fundamental rights.
WASH IS HEALTH.
Even clean drinking water is never pure, i.e., germ-free, even in most regions of Europe. However, the microorganisms contained in the water there are completely harmless to health. In India, this is a different story: Here, 70 percent of the water is considered polluted. But: Much can be done against water-borne diseases, among other things, with the help of innovative technological solutions for the filtration and treatment of wastewater.
INDIA: A COUNTRY THAT IS CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS.
On the one hand, pulsating metropolises, and technology centers. On the other hand, regions where there is hardly any access to safe and clean water. On one side, an incredible wealth of culture and tradition; on the other, a great need to catch up in terms of sanitary infrastructure and wastewater management.
India is a country between worlds. It is a country full of contrasts, but at the same time full of energy. Always on the move, always with a goal in mind, and therefore a region that offers many starting points for effective foundation work. Although great progress has been made in the field of WASH over the last 10 years, there is still much to be done. For example, 90 percent of all wastewaters from households and industry returns untreated to the water cycle. A sensitive issue when it comes to the health of the most populous nation on earth. At the same time, there is also the opportunity to significantly improve the quality of life of the population with innovative technological solutions and local expertise, for example through filtration and the treatment of wastewater.
USA – THE LAND OF UNLIMITED CONTRADICTIONS.
Many may be surprised: Despite a high standard of living and extensive rights, not everyone in the USA has safe access to clean drinking water and hygiene products.
Numerous US regions are not connected to the public water supply. In many places, thousands of people have to decide every month whether to buy food for their family or period products since they do not have enough money for both. There is not enough support from the government here - which leads to serious disadvantages in terms of equality, participation and health.
This is why we are also active in the USA and support WASH projects that help people to lead a healthy life in dignity.
EVERY NEW PROJECT BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES.
Although great progress has been made in the field of WASH in the last 10 years, there is still a lot to be done. In India, for example, 90 per cent of all used water from households and industry is returned to the water cycle untreated. This is a sensitive issue when it comes to the health of the world's most populous nation. At the same time, however, it is also an opportunity to sustainably improve the quality of life of the population with innovative technological solutions and local expertise - especially in small Indian towns.
COURAGE IS AT THE BEGINNING OF AN ACTION, HAPPINESS AT THE END.
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