SOCIAL COMMITMENT AND PASSION FOR A COMMON GOAL
Viva con Agua – water for all and all for water
Viva con Agua is an international non-profit organisation that promotes dignified access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation. This decentralised network of people and organisations was established in St. Pauli in 2006 as a non-profit association and today supports water, sanitation and hygiene projects around the world. Since 2009, there has also been an independent Viva con Agua association in Switzerland.
Viva con Agua’s vision is for all people to have access to clean drinking water, hygiene facilities and basic sanitation. This is also underpinned by the “WATER FOR ALL – ALL FOR WATER” slogan.
The focus is on projects in South Africa, Mozambique, Uganda, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Nepal and Tanzania. How this is put into practice can be seen in the “WASH” measures (WASH stands for water, sanitation and hygiene), which ensure the projects’ long-term success and support the improvement of living conditions in the long run.
A PARTNERSHIP THAT GETS THINGS DONE
KWC and Viva con Agua
Joining forces on a joint mission
“Christmas for Mozambique” is the first activation of KWC and Viva con Agua within the framework of their joint mission for clean drinking water and lays the groundwork for the forward-looking partnership. With the sustainable drinking bottles from Viva con Agua as a customer gift and the associated fundraising campaign, KWC is setting an example for the conscious and careful use of the valuable resource of water.
As an international premium manufacturer of faucets and comprehensive sanitary solutions, KWC has been committed to the responsible use of the vital element of water for many years. With our broad range of sustainable products and technologies, we ensure economical water consumption. KWC products also make a significant contribution when it comes to hygiene: be it in private homes, public buildings or in the strictly regulated healthcare/hospitals sector.
The protection of health, access to hygienically clean drinking water and the durability of the materials used are essential requirements for the development of our products. A large part of this is due to the use of high-quality metals and plastics that are perfectly suited for coming into contact with water and do not affect its odour or taste. Germ-free and virus-free coatings also ensure optimal water hygiene.
“Sustainability and hygiene have always been an essential part of our identity. Viva con Agua is a perfect partner for KWC: this organisation shares our values and translates our commitment into tangible projects. We look forward to cooperating with you and to many exciting projects”
Urs Tschopp, General Manager KWC Home
KWC and Viva con Agua share a common mission: to improve the quality of life of people worldwide through access to clean drinking water and to raise awareness among the general population for the responsible use of this vital resource.
“With Viva con Agua, we are committed to providing all people with access to clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene facilities. To achieve this, we need strong partnerships to get us closer to our vision, step by step. We are proud of our partnership with KWC and are very pleased with the company’s wonderful, impactful commitment.”
Gregor Anderhub, founder of Viva con Agua Switzerland
The expertise and network of Viva con Agua coupled with the product competence and reputation of KWC form an innovative and powerful alliance for sustainable projects all over the world.
ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT
Water projects in Mozambique
KWC supports water projects in Mozambique in cooperation with Viva con Agua.
On the one hand, the project helps to build new water supply facilities; on the other hand, it has a strong focus on improving hygiene. In addition, training and further education opportunities for authorities, operators, handicraft firms and water committees are to be enhanced and improved so that the water supply can also be maintained and repaired independently of aid organisations. In addition, basic sanitation is being expanded in schools and health-conscious lifestyles are being promoted through hygiene workshops.
Thanks to the overall project, 50,000 people in six districts within the Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces in northern Mozambique benefit from access to clean drinking water, sanitary facilities and greater hygiene awareness.
FUTURE PROJECTS OF KWC AND VIVA CON AGUA
Outlook for joint projects in 2024
Step by step towards the donation target.
An amount of CHF 5,000 has been donated so far via the partnership with Viva con Agua and the associated measures. This amount is already being put to good use supporting important sub-projects:
CHF 100
enables a well caretaker to be trained.
CHF 1,000
can finance an entire training programme in well construction or latrine construction for one person.
CHF 3,000
can construct a complete rainwater tank.
CHF 5,000
can refurbish a village pumping well for 300 people.
CHF 25,000
can repair and expand a water system in a small town for 7,000 people.
KWC is also a member of Viva con Agua’s Social Business Club. The Social Business Club is Viva con Agua’s innovative business network, where like-minded people meet to jointly bring the vision of “water for all and all for water” to life. Entrepreneurs and managers from a wide range of business sectors interact here on level playing field. In the age of digitalisation, Viva con Agua is bringing people together and connecting them directly and personally through events. The Social Business Club offers the opportunity to maintain and expand your professional network – and to benefit from the added value of the diverse Viva con Agua platform.
