Access to clean water and adequate sanitation is fundamental to human health, dignity, and development. At ASIA Investment and Development Ltd., we invest in water and sanitation initiatives that provide communities with sustainable access to safe water sources and improved sanitation facilities.
Our water and sanitation investments aim to reduce waterborne diseases, improve health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and free up time previously spent collecting water for education and productive activities.
We support a wide range of water and sanitation projects, from community water systems to hygiene education programs, with a focus on sustainability, local ownership, and lasting behavior change for improved public health.
Our water and sanitation investments focus on the following key areas:
Developing reliable water sources and delivery systems that provide communities with access to safe drinking water. This includes wells, boreholes, spring protection, rainwater harvesting, and community water distribution networks that meet quality standards for human consumption.
Supporting the construction and maintenance of adequate toilet facilities, including latrines, pour-flush toilets, septic systems, and other appropriate sanitation technologies. We emphasize solutions that are culturally acceptable, affordable, and provide privacy and safety, especially for women and girls.
Funding behavior change programs that promote proper hygiene practices such as handwashing with soap, safe water handling and storage, and proper waste disposal. We recognize that infrastructure alone is insufficient without accompanying behavior change for improved health outcomes.
Investing in sustainable water resource management to ensure long-term water availability. This includes watershed protection, groundwater recharge, water conservation measures, and integrated water resource management approaches that balance competing water needs.
Supporting systems for the safe collection, treatment, and disposal or reuse of wastewater to protect public health and environmental quality. We promote appropriate technologies ranging from simple biological treatment systems to more advanced solutions based on local conditions.
Establishing systems for regular testing and monitoring of water quality to ensure that water sources remain safe for consumption. This includes training community members, providing testing equipment, and developing protocols for addressing contamination when detected.
Strengthening local institutions, policies, and management systems for sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. This includes water user committees, tariff structures, maintenance systems, and local governance mechanisms that ensure long-term operation of water and sanitation infrastructure.
Supporting innovative approaches and technologies that address persistent water and sanitation challenges. This includes water purification innovations, low-cost sanitation solutions, digital monitoring tools, and market-based approaches that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of WASH interventions.
Examples of water and sanitation projects we have supported:
West Africa
Development of a gravity-fed water distribution system with multiple tap stands throughout a community of 5,000 people, reducing water collection time from several hours to minutes and providing safe, clean water year-round.
South Asia
Construction of gender-separated toilet facilities, handwashing stations, and clean water points at 45 schools, combined with comprehensive hygiene education for students and teachers, leading to improved attendance, especially among adolescent girls.
Central America
Distribution of affordable, locally manufactured ceramic water filters to households without access to clean water sources, along with education on filter maintenance and safe water storage practices, providing an immediate solution while longer-term water infrastructure is developed.
Through our water and sanitation investments, we've contributed to:
Providing sustainable water and sanitation services in underserved communities involves overcoming significant challenges including water scarcity, inadequate infrastructure, limited resources, and entrenched hygiene practices. Our approach to water and sanitation investment addresses these challenges through:
If you have a water and sanitation project that aligns with our investment focus and approach, we invite you to submit it for consideration.
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