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Giving a Voice to Young Water Leaders
“The Singapore International Water Week and Young Water Leaders Summit are a perfect opportunity for youth to not only learn more about the Singapore water story, but also play an important role in a leading water conference.”
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- Environment, WASH
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- Asia Pacific
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- conferences, sustainability, WASH, water
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Taps that don’t go dry: This summer, water ATMs to the rescue
The mobile water dispensing systems from Swajal and JanaJal are providing safe drinking water in rural as well as urban areas with the help of IoT and solar energy, reducing use of plastic.
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- WASH
- Region
- South Asia
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Without power or plumbing, this new toilet answer our sanitation needs
A company called change:WATER labs is trying to make a difference for the billions of people who don't have clean toilets with this astonishing innovation.
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- WASH
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- Global Goals, sanitation, SDGs, social business, social enterprise, toilets, WASH, WEF
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NRD Foundation Supports Jibu with First Philanthropic Pledge
The foundation was inspired by Aziz Hashim, the successful multi-unit franchisee that created a franchise-focused private equity firm NRD Capital, to support social entrepreneurs and job growth around the world. The first focus for the foundation is Africa, where NRD Capital already has investments.
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- Entrepreneurship, Investing, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press release: Duke’s Community-Based Toilet System Begins Testing in India
The system is designed to reuse water, a huge plus in drought-prone areas. And while it does require a modest power supply, these needs can be met through solar panels or other off-grid solutions. The end goal is a stand-alone system that can help meet the needs of the 2.4 billion people who lack access to safe and effective sanitation.
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- Health Care, WASH
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- South Asia
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An Indian startup wants to produce water from thin air using solar energy
If things go according to the Hyderabad-based startup’s plan, its technology to convert atmospheric moisture into usable—even potable—water will be available for household use in around two years from now.
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- WASH
- Region
- South Asia
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Soapply Initiative Funds Sanitation and Hygiene Solutions in Africa
While working in East Africa, Mera McGrew quickly learned that a simple act like washing hands with soap could prevent child mortality. Her initiative, Soapply, addresses the serious issue of clean water, sanitation and hygiene across the globe. With each purchase, the company funds up to $10 worth of impact through water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives and aims to leave a lasting positive impact.
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- Education, Health Care, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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US govt’s OPIC commits $12.5 m loan for clean drinking water in India
“This project offers an innovative approach to making safe water more available and affordable and illustrates how businesses can develop new solutions to long standing global challenges,” said Ray W Washburne, President and CEO, OPIC.
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- WASH
- Region
- South Asia
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- global development, Global Goals, OPIC, sanitation, SDGs, WASH, water
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