Safe water in Fiji and Zambia

A Habitat Fiji water project has helped some 400 people in Nasauvuki village on the island of Moturiki.

A 60,000-liter water storage tank was installed to collect rainwater, which is pumped into larger tanks and supplied to eight standing taps. In addition to providing clean water to rural families, such projects teach communities the plumbing skills needed for care and maintenance. “The projects bring the communities closer together,” says Habitat Fiji’s Saimoni Ravatu.

Habitat Zambia has partnered with Habitat Great Britain to implement the Maanzi [Water] Project, bringing safe water to the Chazanga village by installing a water kiosk. Marvis Mutale, one of 600 individuals served, is happy to have safe water available. “Our old source was dirty,” he says. “The water kiosk is more safe and clean to drink, and it will save the lives of the people of Chazanga. Our cry for help has really been answered.”