WaterAid and Microsoft launch water, sanitation and hygiene programs in India and Nigeria

WaterAid and Microsoft Corporation announced the launch of two new programs  to deliver sustainable, climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services to communities in India and Nigeria.

In India, a groundwater recharge program will serve more than 60,000 people and address water scarcity in the urban Hyderabad and rural Karnataka areas. These communities source 80% of their drinking water from the ground, but the growing intensity of rainfall and monsoons combined with groundwater overuse by the agricultural and industrial sectors has created the need to harvest rainwater and ensure the availability of sustainable groundwater while adapting to climate change. During the three-year program, rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge  will conserve and recycle more than 235M gallons of water , which contributes to increased groundwater levels and water security for future generations.

In Nigeria, the collaboration will reach more than 21,000 people over three years in rural and suburban communities in Lagos, where only 36% of schools and 29% of healthcare facilities have basic water, sanitation and hygiene services. Climate shocks including heat waves and flooding have further depleted the water supply and damaged water infrastructure. Behavior change campaigns, government partnerships and community participation will also be essential to maximize the benefits of improved access to clean water, decent toilets and handwashing with soap.

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