| Drinking water |
 Water is such a basic necessity and yet access to fresh water is severely limited in many villages. It's not unusual for women and children to walk many miles to get some water which they carry back to their homes in the heat and in bare feet! The water they bring back is unfortunately not always fit for human consumption and as a result, the villagers are vulnerable to water borne diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery and cholera.
Unsafe water is a major cause of sickness, disease and death especially amongst children whose immune systems are still developing. In the past five years, Food For Life Vrindavan has funded sustainable sources of clean water. 14 water facilities have been successfully installed to provide clean water to more than 60,000 people. By creating an effective pump system, water from underground can be sourced for many years right within the villages, making such a difference to families! A filter system has also been installed in the Sandipani Muni School ensuring safe drinking water for the students by removing the TDS (total dissolved solids) in the water from 2,200 down to 55 (the international accepted standard being 50). If you would like to contribute towards our drinking water projects, please click here.
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