The Sanakvo Foundation is a full member, since the creation of the Swiss Water Partnership in February 2012

What we do

• Sustainable drinking water and sanitation programs:
• Support the development and implementation of an innovative, sustainable, low-tech and affordable water-from-air-technology
• Educational activities:
• Raising awareness towards the water scarcity problem by implication of the young generation. Coaching and support of their own projects. Specific courses for talented students.
• Governance of water and other resources:
• Networking and cooperation with local partners, experienced institutions and foundations in order to achieve a future sustainable long-term implementation according to the ‘WASH’- Strategy.

Thematic expertise

• Integrated Water Resources Management
• Bottom-up inclusive water resources management
• Water Food Energy Nexus
• Low-tech, low-energy water generation
• Subsequent integration of new water-generation strategies in agricultural techniques for food supply
• Water Policy and Governance
• Implementation of new water technologies while fostering respect of ethical norms
• Management of community-based water resources
• Sustainable and effective water use
• Innovative water sourcing linked to educational and hygiene improving projects
• Disaster Risk Management: preventing health impairment by quick and easy clean drinking water supply