Provide Clean Water & Sanitation in Bangladesh

Progress Report: Water & Sanitation Project

Reporting Period: March 2025 – June 2025
Implementing Organization: Green Fund Initiative
Project Location: Bangladesh

Overview

Between March and June 2025, the Green Fund Initiative (GFI) has achieved a major milestone in its ongoing Water & Sanitation Project—the successful completion and activation of the Water ATM system in northern Bangladesh. This initiative continues to serve climate-affected communities by providing clean water access and improving sanitation infrastructure, particularly benefiting women, children, and marginalized populations.

Key Challenges Addressed

• Water Scarcity: Intensified by climate change, many areas in Bangladesh face salinity, drought, and erratic rainfall.
• Inadequate Sanitation: Rural households often lack basic sanitation facilities, contributing to public health risks.
• Limited Hygiene Awareness: Continued efforts are required to educate communities on hygiene, water conservation, and safe sanitation practices.

Progress Highlights (March–June 2025)

Water ATM Project – Completed

• Status: Installation and operationalization of the Water ATM system was successfully completed in May 2025.
• Technology: The system uses Reverse Osmosis (RO) purification and smart card access to provide safe, affordable drinking water.
• Impact: Over 250 community members now have consistent access to clean water, reducing reliance on contaminated sources and saving time for women and children.
• Partnerships: This achievement was made possible through strategic collaboration with GlobalGiving Foundation and Corteva.

Sanitation and Hygiene

• Eco-Friendly Latrines: Continued maintenance and usage support for previously installed removable latrines across climate-affected communities.
• Hygiene Training: Delivered additional training sessions on handwashing, toilet use, and household water management during community visits.

Community Impact

• Health: Noticeable improvements in reported health outcomes related to waterborne illnesses.
• Time Savings: Reduced travel time for water collection—saving approximately 1 hour per household per day.
• Empowerment: Local community members, especially women, are increasingly participating in water governance and hygiene promotion.

Next Steps / Future Plans

• Project Expansion: GFI plans to replicate the Water ATM model in coastal and salinity-prone regions.
• Sustainability: Establishing community management committees to oversee operation and maintenance of the Water ATM.
• Education: Scale up community engagement programs focused on water conservation, climate adaptation, and public health.

Conclusion

The March–June 2025 reporting period marks a significant chapter for the Green Fund Initiative’s Water & Sanitation Project, with the Water ATM system now fully operational and already transforming lives. GFI remains committed to advancing climate-resilient, community-driven solutions that ensure long-term access to safe water and improved sanitation in Bangladesh.

Links:

• Water ATM Project Video