Title of Presentation:
Nurturing Resilience: Clean Water, Safe Sanitation, and Hygiene Systems for Schools, Health Centers, and Communities in Malawi

Presenters:

• Heidi Rickels, Executive Director, Freshwater Project International (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-rickels-a3127513a/).  Sharing her profile as well: https://www.freshwaterintl.org/heidi-rickels

• Dr. Priyanka Patkar, Development Consultant, Freshwater Project International (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-priyanka-patkar/)

Program Summary:
Freshwater Project International: Transforming Lives Through Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

At Freshwater Project International, we are dedicated to building resilient communities by implementing sustainable WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) systems that provide clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene education. Through strong local partnerships, we develop lasting solutions that improve public health, empower individuals, and strengthen communities. Our mission is to create a healthier, more sustainable future for Malawi.

Celebrating 20 Years of Impact
For more than 20 years, Freshwater has been transforming lives across Malawi, delivering clean water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to communities, schools, and health centers.

 27 Communities Served
 Healthier Families – Reduced waterborne diseases and improved well-being.
 Stronger Economies – Increased productivity and lower healthcare costs.
 Greater Resilience – Better disaster preparedness and recovery.

 34 Schools Reached
 Better Education – Reduced absenteeism and improved learning environments.
 Empowered Students – Access to safe sanitation, especially for girls.

 21 Health Centers Supported
 Preventing Infections – Clean water and hygiene systems that save lives.
 Stronger Healthcare Systems – Safer conditions for patients and medical staff.

 Water Purification & Emergency Response
Freshwater provides water filters and purification supplies to fight disease in communities, schools, health centers, and disaster zones.

Join us in creating lasting change. Together, we can build a future where everyone has access to clean water, safe sanitation, and better health.