
    {"id":22853,"date":"2026-09-17T16:48:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/in\/?p=22853"},"modified":"2026-09-17T16:48:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:18:54","slug":"unicef-wash-programme-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/in\/article\/unicef-wash-programme-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Dedicated to improving lives: Champions of change in the UNICEF WASH program\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lindstr\u00f6m is UNICEF Finland\u2019s longest-standing corporate partner and has supported the organisation since 2007. Through annual donations, we contribute to the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program in India, helping improve access to clean water, sanitation, and better hygiene for children, families, and communities. Change begins with individuals who take that first brave step. In 2025, communities across India are demonstrating how determination and collaboration can transform lives through the support of UNICEF\u2019s WASH program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-when-grey-turns-green-recycling-wastewater-for-enhanced-agriculture-and-food\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-2-font-size\"><strong>When grey turns green: Recycling wastewater for enhanced agriculture and food<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Chota Mangwa village in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India, the rainfall has been late and unpredictable. This change in weather has reduced the water from springs, making farming harder and everyday life difficult, especially for feeding children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Against this challenging background, a local solution, facilitated under the national Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission), came to <strong>Dawa Sherpa<\/strong>&#8216;s rescue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI973277-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dawa Sherpa irrigates his field with filtered grey water in Chota Mangwa, Darjeeling.\" class=\"wp-image-22856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI973277-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI973277-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI973277-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI973277.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dawa Sherpa irrigates his field with filtered grey water in Chota Mangwa, Darjeeling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grey Water Management unit helped reuse treated &#8220;waste&#8221; water from kitchen sinks, baths, and laundry through a simple horizontal tank filtration mechanism, using natural filter media of sand, gravel, and charcoal, to irrigate fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dawa\u2019s success is living proof that localised solutions for a community in crisis no longer depend solely on seasonal rains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an increasingly water-stressed world, this low-cost, decentralised, and locally adapted greywater management model proves that every drop truly counts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/india\/stories\/when-grey-turns-green-recycling-wastewater-enhanced-agriculture-and-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Read the whole story on UNICEF website.<\/a>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-when-communities-lead-water-lasts-a-replicable-model-of-sustainable-water-governance-from-kotri-rajasthan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When communities lead, water lasts: a replicable model of sustainable water governance from Kotri, Rajasthan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI952934-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"In the village of Kotdi, Shanti Bai and her seven-year-old daughter Garima fill water from the tap now installed at their home \u2014 a transformation made possible through the rural water supply scheme initiated under the Jal Jeevan Mission.\" class=\"wp-image-22857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI952934-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI952934-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI952934-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI952934.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the village of Kotdi, Shanti Bai and her seven-year-old daughter Garima fill water from the tap now installed at their home \u2014 a transformation made possible through the rural water supply scheme initiated under the Jal Jeevan Mission.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Amid Rajasthan\u2019s water scarcity, dry spells and uncertain rains, Kotri, a tribal village, stands apart with a reliable sense of water security. What was once a community dependent on just 21 hand pumps, often running dry and affected by turbidity and contamination, has become a model for sustainable, community-led water governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">But Kotri\u2019s transformation is about more than infrastructure. It is a story of community ownership and local leadership. At the heart of this change is an empowered Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC). When gaps were identified in roles, financial systems and long-term operation and maintenance, a structured effort was launched to strengthen local processes and create a foundation for lasting success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Women are leading this transformation. In the Gram Panchayat (village council), women play a central role in water governance and management. Through active participation in decision-making, they are strengthening community ownership of local water systems and helping to ensure a more sustainable future for the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Access to reliable water has also changed everyday life. Freed from the daily burden of walking long distances to collect water, women can now dedicate more time to earning a living and supporting their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEarlier, I spent hours bringing water home. Now I use that time for my stitching. I took a \u20b950,000 loan to expand my work and repaid it. Having water at home has given me confidence and independence,\u201d says <strong>Alka Tailor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kotri\u2019s experience shows how strong community engagement, local leadership and reliable access to water can create lasting change, improving both livelihoods and well-being for families across the village.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/india\/stories\/when-communities-lead-water-lasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Read the whole story on UNICEF website.<\/a>\u00a0<br>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-from-water-carriers-to-climate-leaders-a-convergent-journey-to-water-and-climate-resilience-in-tribal-rajasthan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From water carriers to climate leaders: A convergent journey to water and climate resilience in tribal Rajasthan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rajasthan has a dry climate and the area often suffers from droughts, facing persistent challenges of water availability and quality. In Brahmangarh and the surrounding Adol Gram Panchayat, declining groundwater levels, shrinking pastures and erratic rainfall had begun to undermine livelihoods. Families faced water shortages, reduced crop productivity and increasing food insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To address these challenges, 39 watershed interventions were implemented across Adol village. These included anicuts, mini percolation tanks, rooftop rainwater harvesting structures and staggered contour trenches. Vegetative barriers supported pasture regeneration, while solar pumps and drip irrigation systems improved water efficiency and increased fodder availability. Together, these climate-smart measures helped restore water sources and strengthen agricultural productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As water returned to the land, new opportunities emerged for local communities. Women, in particular, were able to return to their fields with renewed purpose, using improved access to water to diversify crops and strengthen household livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are seven sisters who got together at the farm when the watershed was ready. We used solar pumps to water the crops. We now grow all kinds of vegetables. Apart from generating income for us, we also carry them home to make nutritious meals for our children and families,\u201d says Lali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This transformation demonstrates how sustainable water management can restore not only natural resources, but also livelihoods, food security and opportunities for communities facing the impacts of climate change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/india\/stories\/water-carriers-climate-leaders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Read the whole story on UNICEF website.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI953106.jpg\" alt=\"Lali is one among many women who have been empowered through the watershed initiative. With reliable access to water, they are not only cultivating crops but also cultivating confidence, financial independence, and better nutrition for their households.\n\n\u201cWe are seven sisters who came together to farm when the watershed was ready. Using solar pumps to irrigate our fields, we now grow all kinds of vegetables. The income supports us, and we also take fresh produce home to prepare nutritious meals for our children and families,\u201d says Lali.\" class=\"wp-image-22858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI953106.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI953106-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI953106-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/UNI953106-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lali is one among many women who have been empowered through the watershed initiative. With reliable access to water, they are not only cultivating crops but also cultivating confidence, financial independence, and better nutrition for their households.<br><br>\u201cWe are seven sisters who came together to farm when the watershed was ready. Using solar pumps to irrigate our fields, we now grow all kinds of vegetables. The income supports us, and we also take fresh produce home to prepare nutritious meals for our children and families,\u201d says Lali.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div\n        id=\"cta-with-image-block_17687a9adc3a63f71584a2ec1567c4a0\"\n        class=\"cta-with-image\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"cta__content\" style=\"color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff\">\n                            <div class=\"content__title\">Did you know?<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"content__description\">Lindstr\u00f6m has collaborated with UNICEF in India since we started our operations in the country in 2007.<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"content__button-links\">\n                                            <div class=\"button-link\">\n                            <a\n                                href=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/lindstrom-and-unicef\/\"\n                                style=\"background-color: #bd5a00; 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