Clean Water

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Clean Water is one of The Salvation Army International Development UK's six areas of work.

We are working with communities around the world to access clean water and improved sanitation.

The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom and Ireland territory supports Clean Water projects around the world, including spring protection in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the construction of school toilets in Malawi and the installation of rainwater harvesting tanks in Kenya.

By improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities, The Salvation Army is supporting communities to become healthier and more able to use their time and skills on education and income generation activities.

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The Salvation Army came to us when we were suffering and they have given us hope.

Grace Mutiso (Chairlady, Kilome Sand Dam)

Kilome Sand Dam, Kenya

In Kilome, Kenya, people were struggling to access clean water. The Salvation Army worked alongside the community to construct a sand dam.

Sand dams are concrete structures which are built across riverbeds during the dry season. During the rainy season water collects in the sand dam which is naturally filtered, and can then be accessed year-round.

Grace Mutiso is one of the people who has been part of the project. She is Chairlady for the group that was formed during the project. She said:

We earned our living by selling sisal and ropes, doing casual jobs and small-scale farming. We used to waste many hours travelling to look for water.

My dream – if I could access water – was to plant vegetables to sell, and plant trees to change our local area. I could farm and earn income. I could then make bricks to build a good house.

Through the Salvation Army, we have gained water. Personally, I have saved a lot of time and money not having to search for water. I have a kitchen garden which gives enough vegetables for my family and when there are many I also share with my neighbours. I have also been able to construct a toilet in my homestead.

Kilome - Sand Dam — Improved vegetation as a result of the sand dam

We have also improved health and hygiene in the community. We have learnt about waterborne diseases as well as nutrition. Now we have safe and clean water to drink so we are less vulnerable to diseases. We no longer need to use our money for hospital treatments.

Through the sand dam project, we have been joined together as community. We have formed a savings and loans group which has strengthened our relationships and our community welfare. We received training with The Salvation Army on savings and loans and now there is circulation of funds within our community. It has motivated us to save, loan and start small businesses.

This is a happy community because of The Salvation Army. I have learnt how I can change my life and live a good life.

This World Toilet Day (19 November), support our clean water projects by donating £1 for every time you use the loo!

2 billion people do not have access to adequate sanitation. Without a safe place to use the loo, people are vulnerable to disease and in danger of violence. When schools don't provide private toilets, girls are more likely to skip school, damaging their education and limiting their potential.

The Salvation Army is constructing school toilets as part of clean water and sanitation projects around the world. Each World Toilet Day, let us help students by donating £1 (or more) each time you use the loo!

Why not use our Toilet Tally Colouring Sheet to keep track then, at the end of the day, donate the money online.

Take the challenge to drink only tap water* for 2 weeks to raise money for The Salvation Army's international clean water projects.

Create your fundraising page and connect to The Salvation Army International Development campaign through Just Giving.

*You can still eat whatever you choose.

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Areas of Work

We work alongside communities in the areas of Anti-Trafficking, Clean Water, Emergency Response, Food Security, Gender Justice and Income Generation to support them to overcome poverty and injustice. We are also responsible for overseeing the transfer of funds for the UK’s Mission Support Allocation (money donated through the annual Self-Denial Appeal).