05/12/2023
To steward how blessed we’ve been this year with a beautiful Christmas bow, this December we’re contributing to our first India-based water effort.
India, with 18% of the world's population but only 4% of its water resources, grapples with severe water stress. In rural areas, just over half of drinking water and sanitation sources are safely managed, while urban areas face even lower rates of safely managed sanitation.
One of our beloved partners against the global water crisis, , operates across Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, endeavoring to ensure access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services for every community, household, and institution. We’ve partnered with Water for People in many areas of the globe, and they’ve shown a tremendous track record of sustainable, transformational change. We’re excited for our first impact in India with them.
Here are just a few of the ways your Peppermint Mocha is being turn into water in India:
- Water System Installation and Technical Support: Providing technical assistance to governments and installing/rehabilitating water systems in communities and public institutions.
- Women-Led Water Committees: Empowering women and girls on ownership of the water systems, overseeing the water systems sustainability and maintenance education.
- Entrepreneurship and Capacity Building: Training local entrepreneurs in maintaining and repairing water systems, and supporting burgeoning sanitation entrepreneurs through the offering of micro-financing loans.
- Menstrual Hygiene: Empowering girls through menstrual hygiene training and support.
Your continued support over this past year, one cup at a time, has been the driving force behind our ability to impact communities locally and abroad. Thank You!
