Selecta - 28 September 2009

Copyright by UNICEF

Selecta has signed a contract with UNICEF to support their water project in Gambia. Gambia is one of the least developed nations in the world, with only 65% of the population having access to clean water. For every new Seattle water cooler sold, Selecta donates money to UNICEF’s water project «Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – WASH» in Gambia’s Upper River Region, one of the poorest areas within the country

Because of this project, over the next three years, the Gambian population will benefit from the following activities:

• Construction of wells, hand pumps and tapping of sources in Gambia’s Upper River Region
• Installation of sand carbon filters in 50 schools and 50 health centres
• The launch of 50 Water Committees
• The introduction of Water Clubs in local schools

Our support helps make the difference. Local schools, basic health centres and public spaces such as markets will be provided with access to clean water.

Fifty communities, with approximately 25,000 inhabitants, will be able to enjoy safe drinking water and basic sanitation. In addition, Gambian families living in the area will receive hygiene advice on how to improve the health of their children.

This water project is part of our sustainable approach. We are supportive of community initiatives, both locally and globally, and also support activity undertaken by our supply chain. To read more about our sustainable approach, please visit the sustainability section on our web site.

Click here to read more about this water project in Gambia.