Our Work in Vanuatu
We’re working in Vanuatu to create healthier and more resilient rural communities.
Access to clean water is never taken for granted in rural communities in Vanuatu, with many villages lacking safe, sustainable and secure water supplies, no sanitation facilities and poor hygiene practices. This lack of clean water facilities results in poor health which does not only affect a person’s body but also their ability to earn, attend to family duties and contribute to society.
Our five year SHAPE project is providing the tools and opportunities for better incomes and health outcomes.
Increased food and income security of farming communities
Increased protection and economic resilience for women and girls
Improved health of rural communities
Project Activities
Sanma and Penama provinces have the second and third highest ranking for incidences of health related diseases in Vanuatu. Many of these diseases could be prevented through the use of a clean water supply.
The Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Promotion and Resilience Building Project aims to reduce the disease rate in these provinces by providing communities with safe water, sanitary hygiene facilities and education about safe hygiene practices.
Match Funding
ADRA, with the support of our in-country partners will deliver this project and will provide 20% of all funding through our fundraising and supporter network. The New Zealand government will provide the remaining funds to implement the project.
Stories
David's Story
David Silas is one of the oldest men in his village and has witnessed much devastation throughout his lifetime. Underground wells have been the only source of water for people in this village for over forty years. Many people in his village would struggle to get clean water from far away sources or underground wells. Other sources of water would carry mud and disease leading to illness and death because there were no other options available. “Most of my mates who first settled with me have died from it.”
Through ADRA projects, David’s village has been able to receive an alternative source of safe and sanitary water. “I am so happy and proud to be the only survivor of that time to witness this huge miracle of the new water supply project into our village”, shares David with tears in his eyes. This was only made possible with your support. Our prayer at ADRA is that you continue to help and support David and many other villages just like his.
