Causes
Water
Funding piped water connections, community water systems and water filters.
Imagine spending 15% of your income for access to water.
That’s the reality for the poorest households in rural as well as semi-urban slums where access to water is close to impossible, thanks to active water mafia. Not just that, lack of clean water causes diarrhea, dysentery and cholera, leading to 90% of the deaths amongst children under five.
Milaap works with on-ground partners to provide small loans to individuals and communities in difficult locations to solve problems of access and distribution of clean water. Our 3 pronged approach includes.
1. Building piped in-house water connections: Potable water is no longer 14kms away, it’s within a home
2. Construction of village-level water systems: Saves time and money, while also ensuring job creation in local communities.
3. Installation of water filters - Children have a reduced risk of contracting water-borne diseases.
The Long Term Impact of Clean Water
Reduces Risk of Disease
90% of illnesses in rural India are caused due to unsafe water is a great thing.
Savings on Medical Costs
School going children's attendance and performance improves.
Increased Productivity
Time spent in fetching water now goes towards work and family.
Stories of Change
Stories of Change: Murugayee
