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About the Project<\/h2>\n

In Zambia, an estimated 4.8 million men, women, and children lack regular access to clean water, and an additional 6.6 million lack access to adequate sanitation facilities.<\/p>\n

Luapula Province is one of Zambia’s rural provinces and remains one of the country’s poorest. Forty-two percent of rural households in Luapula rely on water from unprotected dug wells, unprotected springs, and surface water (rivers and streams). Additionally, 77% of rural households consume untreated water, leading to waterborne diseases. <\/p>\n

Children are most severely affected by waterborne diseases, contributing to high mortality rates among children under five, school absenteeism, and generally poor health. Women and girls spend significant time collecting firewood for cooking, heating bathwater, and boiling drinking water (which is done by 9% of rural households). This can impact the educational outcomes for school-aged children who must travel long distances to collect firewood, thus missing out on school time or study time. <\/p>\n

The distribution of Solvatten water purification units aims to provide residents in Luapula with access to safe and clean water in an environmentally friendly way. The project specifically targeted families within Plan’s sponsorship program who have children under five and school-aged children, particularly households with girls, who fetch water from unprotected water sources. <\/p>\n

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Results<\/h2>\n