Sustainable access to water for schoolchildren in Santa Cruz

Improving learning conditions and the health of pupils at a state school in Santa Cruz, in the Philippines, through a health and medical project involving the refurbishment of facilities, improved access to water and the provision of facilities to support the children’s wellbeing.

Two Artelia staff members travelled to Santa Cruz to support the implementation of a project to provide sustainable access to water at the school. They drew on their expertise to survey the site, drill a well, analyse the drainage of the existing infrastructure and connect the new facility to the water supply network. This project will help to bring about a lasting improvement in the living and learning conditions of nearly 1,000 pupils, whilst benefiting the wider local community.

This mission to the Philippines was a particularly memorable experience, both personally and professionally. The exchanges with the team from the charity Les Oursins and the school staff – all of whom were deeply committed to the project – were immensely enriching. Beyond the technical support provided on the ground, this immersive experience allowed me to discover a new culture and to gauge the tangible impact of the project on the children and the local community. It was an inspiring experience that makes me want to continue the journey and keep contributing to the development of this meaningful project.

Walid ZBAIR et Ibtissam Rifat

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