Beyond Water is a charitable Trust established by Sharon and her husband, both Rotarians in Auckland.
Beyond Water began in 2007 and has assisted over 250,000 people by means of deep bore wells, rain water guttering, water tanks, toilet blocks, hand washing stations and sanity products. They erect guttering to enable hand washing stations.
Sharon clearly conveyed her message to us i.e. one of hope to ease water poverty for the people of East Africa. Beyond Water is passionate about bringing clean water and sanitation solutions to communities in need across East Africa. There, 30% of schools don’t have anything that resembles a toilet. Going to school is a privilege not a right and costs parents $2 per day per child. This is unaffordable for many.
Sharon related that it costs approximately $6,000 to build a toilet block. They are squat type, but are good, culturally acceptable, and will last an estimated 20 years. Education is a big focus, and they teach health and hygiene education in schools to songs and music.
There are other related services provided including ‘Undercover Angels’, an underwear project and ‘The Girl Project’. http://www.beyondwater.global/the-girl-project/
Check them out here and consider making a donation https://www.facebook.com/BeyondWaterOrg/
