Our Partnership with SPRODETA

In rural Malawi, 37% of households spend at least 30 minutes a day fetching drinking water. A majority of Malawians rely on unsafe drinking water drawn from sources such as streams, rivers, and unprotected springs.  Poor sanitation and hygiene are major contributors to the burden of disease and child survival.

ODW is partnering with SPRODETA – a grassroots organization that serves rural communities – to construct latrines and water stations at 3 primary schools in rural Chitipa District. At each school, SPRODETA is drilling a borehole for water, installing handwashing stations, and constructing private latrines for girls and boys.  SPRODETA also spreads awareness about children’s rights to clean water and proper sanitation. To ensure long-term sustainability, a Water & Sanitation Committee will be formed at each school to oversee operations and maintenance.