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ORGANIZATIONS
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ORGANIZATION- MIYA
Mission- good doing company that provides comprehensive urban water
efficiency solutions
Where- Philippines, Brazil, Canada, South Africa ,and the Bahamas
What they do- focus on reducing non revenue water (NRW) fresh water
that is lost from the distribution system before it reaches consumers.
Most muncipal water infrastructures are antiquated and not well
maintained, resulting in the daily loss of millions of cubic meters of clean
water

ORGANIZATION- COLUMBIA
WATER CENTER
Mission- A part of the earth institute Columbia water center researches
and designs sustainable models of water management
Where- Brazil, Ethiopia , Mali, U.S.A and India
What do they do- The Columbia Water Center scientists and researchers
work in the fields of hydrology, engineering, public policy, agriculture and
finance to address sustainable water use and allocation, tailoring their
solutions to fit the needs of each region. Some research projects have
included: Climate Risk and Conflict in Central

ORGANIZATION-PUREMADI
Mission- A nonprofit comprised of faculty and students of University of
Virginia who are creating water filtering technologies that improve human
health and quality of life.
Where-South Africa
What they do-Partnering with the University of Venda in Thohoyandou in
South Africa, Pure Madis first project was a ceramic water filter that used
local materials to effectively purify water. They built a sustainable filter
factory that is locally run and produces the much needed product. The
next creative and lifesaving endeavor on the docket is the Madi Drop, a
simple ceramic water purification tablet that can disinfect water for up to
six months by being placed in a container through which water is poured.

ORGANIZATION- WATERISLIFE
Mission- A nonprofit that brings clean water to those in need through
short and long term solutions.
Where- Haiti, Africa, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and South
America
What they do- waterislife developed a water filtration product called The
Straw which provides clean drinking water when immersed into a water
source. The innovative device lasts up to year and removes waterborne
diseases with each sip. In the long term scope, the nonprofit teaches
sanitation and hygiene education, as well as researches and implements
sustainable long lasting clean water solutions that are tailored to each
community, and monitored to ensure the longevity of clean water
sources.

ORGANIZATION- WATER.ORG
Mission statement- Nonprofit co founded by matt Damon and Gary White
that provides access to safe water and sanitation in developing countries.
Where- Africa, Asia, Latin America , and Carribbean
What they do- works with local partner organization to build wells and
provide intensive training

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