WATER STEWARDSHIP MODEL COMMUNITY

WATER STEWARDSHIP MODEL COMMUNITY

Duration of Project (Start and End Date): Start Date: October 2023

Donors/Partners:  PepsiCo Pakistan & WWF Pakistan

Project Focal Person from SDPI Zainab Naeem

Project Focal Person’s Email Address zainabnaeem@sdpi.org

Locale: Chak RS Shujabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Project Lead Zainab Naeem

Project Team Zainab Naeem, Huzaifa Rehman

Unit Name Ecological Sustainability & Circular Economy

Program/Project Rational and Background

This project aims to address the critical challenges faced by the community in Chak RS, Shujabad, Pakistan in wastewater treatment, drinking water quality, and waterborne diseases. The inadequate management of wastewater has led to pollution in local water sources, posing health risks and environmental degradation. The community lacks access to safe and clean drinking water, further exacerbating the prevalence of waterborne diseases. This project aims to tackle these issues by implementing sustainable solutions through comprehensive interventions. This includes designing and constructing an efficient wastewater treatment system to address water pollution, implementing strategies to enhance drinking water quality and safety, and raising awareness among the community members about waterborne diseases and the importance of adopting proper hygiene practices. By engaging community members, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders, this model community project seeks to empower the community and create a replicable blueprint for other communities facing similar WASH challenges. This project aims to significantly improve the overall health, well-being, and quality of life for the community members.