Project Brief

Addis Ababa's informal settlements (slum areas) are sprawling neighbourhoods made up of dirt paths and run-down houses. Due to limited municipal resources, residents do not receive ready access to  clean water. Women and girls commonly spend half  a day walking long distances and standing in long  queues, at overcrowded public tapstands, to  collect containers of clean water. High population density and the lack of even basic sanitation facilities contribute to polluted water supplies, resulting in high incidence of diarrheal disease and outbreaks of cholera. 

March Networks' funding of this critical community-based project will eliminate the need for residents to travel long distances each day to collect clean water, or expose themselves to preventable diseases through the consumption of water from contaminated sources. The project will involve the construction of municipally-connected community water kiosks, latrines, and hand-washing facilities, as well as hygiene education and local volunteer training to ensure the long-term operation and maintenance of the facilities.

Read more about the need for clean water and what WaterCan's current international projects are doing to help. 

About WaterCan
WaterCan is a Canadian non-governmental organization dedicated to providing clean water, basic sanitation, and hygiene education to the world's poorest people. Since 1987, WaterCan has helped more than one million people in the developing world live healthier, more productive lives. www.watercan.com

About March Networks
March Networks is a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications that enable organizations to reduce losses, mitigate risks, and improve security and operational efficiency. The company's software and systems are used by financial institutions, retailers, transportation authorities, and other organizations in more than 50 countries. www.marchnetworks.com

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