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🌟 Stories from the Field: Zambia 🌟 Aness Lungu shared her journey with our project "entrepreneurs for water and water for entrepreneurs". Last year, Aness and her husband Andisen were able to afford surgery for one of their children, including the cost of medicines, thanks to the income they generated from the successful harvest as a result of their participation in the project. They can now send all three of their children to school, providing uniforms and essential school supplies. Training local artisans in borehole drilling and farmers in #agroecology contributes not only to sustainable access to clean water for both drinking and farming but also to sustainable income generation of the participants. These practices improve quality of life and foster long-term self-sufficiency. 👉 Learn more about our project in Zambia here: https://lnkd.in/eYHb4Kqf We are thankful to our dedicated local partner Jacana Business Empowerment for the results achieved. This project is possible thanks to the support of Kanton Zürich, Däster-Schild Stiftung, Eurofins Foundation, Stadt St. Gallen Wasserrappen Initiative, Gemeinde Herrliberg, Einwohnergemeinde Baar, Comune di Collina d'Oro and the core contributions of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation #Empowerment #SustainableDevelopment #CleanWater #ImpactStories #Zambia #NGO

🚀 New hands4health Article 🚀 We’re excited to share an article from hands4health, “Boosting Skills with Gravit-eau” 🌍 This piece highlights recent training sessions in Burkina Faso, led by Terre des Hommes, on constructing and maintaining Gravit’eau handwashing stations. These efforts are crucial for improving sanitation and reducing disease transmission. 🧼💧 📖 Read the full article:  🔗 English: https://lnkd.in/efPEKUeX  🔗 French: https://lnkd.in/eRAutwhx #Hands4Health #GravitEau #CommunityDevelopment #SkillStrengthening #SustainableHealth CESVI | EPFL | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW | MARTIN Systems GmbH | Ranas | Terre des hommes foundation | Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute | University of Maiduguri | #PalestinePolytechnicUniversity | Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

🌞 Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in #Zambia with Solar Technology! 🌞 Check out this insightful video from our local partner Jacana Business Empowerment, demonstrating the use of portable solar pumps in Zambia. These pumps are enhancing local agriculture by providing sustainable irrigation solutions, helping farmers increase their yields and improve their livelihoods. 🎥 https://lnkd.in/etUjtByw #Sustainability #SolarEnergy #Agriculture #CommunityDevelopment

🎉🌍 Celebrating World Youth Skills Day! 🌍🎉 We are excited to share a heartwarming story from our project in #Bolivia, where we focus on the integration and reintegration of women and young people into the labor market with an emphasis on sustainability and waste management. This initiative empowers youth with the skills they need for a sustainable future. 📹 Watch this inspiring video of Milenka Zirpa Torrez and see the impact firsthand! 🔗 Discover more about our project here: https://lnkd.in/eJBfeya7 We would like to thank our local partner, Ser Familia Fundación and its managing director Rodrigo Aguilar, for their outstanding work on the ground. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #YouthEmpowerment #Sustainability #WasteManagement #SkillsDevelopment

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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website 🚀✨ A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to Rena Salzmann and the incredible team at BRÜGGLI ADMEDIA who brought our vision to life with their exceptional design and development skills. Your creativity and expertise have been invaluable, and we couldn't be happier with the result! 🔗 Check out our new website here: www.skat-foundation.ch

🚰 Help us bring clean water to Palestinian schools 🚰 The #hands4health consortium, which includes 10 organizations, is addressing the critical need for clean water and improved hygiene in 12 underprivileged schools in the West Bank. These schools suffer from irregular water supply or lack access to the water network. Our holistic approach combines infrastructure investments in WASH facilities and handwashing campaigns, ensuring sustainable access to clean water and sanitation. This project aims to create lasting improvements in health and hygiene for schoolchildren in the region. 🤝 Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to donate and help us reach our goal. 🔗 Read more about the hands4health project in Palestine: https://lnkd.in/eJgtD9kW #Palestine #CleanWater #Fundraising CESVI | EPFL | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW | MARTIN Systems GmbH | Ranas | Terre des hommes foundation | Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute | University of Maiduguri | #PalestinePolytechnicUniversity | Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

🎉 The RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network Annual Report 2023 is out now! 🎉 In 2023 we participated in some great collaborations and exciting initiatives, and have made a continued impact towards our vision of a world in which all people enjoy safely managed water services that are resilient and sustainable. Access the RWSN Annual Report 2023 here: https://lnkd.in/dWWTgV2W The work we did last year would not have been possible without the support of some amazing people and partner organisations, including WaterAid, African Development Bank Group, IRCWASH, Water for Good, Water For People, Skat Foundation, UNICEF, The World Bank, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Water Mission, Aguaconsult Ltd., BASEflow Limited, Simavi, REACH | Water Security, USAID #REALWater, Aquaya, Inter-American Development Bank, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation ... ... and many more incredible people and organisations!

The June Updates from the RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network are here! Read the newsletter to access: 💧 Summaries and recordings from the RWSN Early Webinar Series, featuring webinars organised by the #LeaveNoOneBehind, #DataForAction, #SelfSupply themes, and the #StopTheRot initiative.  💧 Updates from our projects, including #REALwater, REACH | Water Security, and #SIRWASH 💧 New resources, publications, and opportunities in the water sector. -- #RWSNupdates is a monthly newsletter prepared by the RWSN Secretariat that features program updates, new relevant resources and opportunities, upcoming events, and more. To receive the newsletter in your email, please join our discussion community here: https://dgroups.org/rwsn RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network, Aquaya, African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW), USAID Global Waters, Water Integrity Network (WIN) Deploy™

Yesterday, we said goodbye to our wonderful colleague, Rena Salzmann, who has decided to continue her career as a wastewater engineer after more than three years with the Skat Foundation. We are incredibly grateful to Rena for all the outstanding work she has done for the Skat Foundation. Her contributions have been invaluable, and she will be greatly missed. We wish Rena all the best in her future endeavors and are confident that she will excel in her new role✨ #Farewell #ThankYou #NewBeginnings #WastewaterEngineering #CareerMove