- The partnership will support the cause of providing clean water solutions for 15 government schools in Bengaluru
NetApp a cloud-led, data-centric software company partners with Ammada Trust, an NGO that works to address the needs of those living in extreme squalor, poverty, hunger and deprivation. The partnership will support the cause of providing clean water solutions for 15 government schools in Bengaluru.
NetApp’s collaboration with Ammada Trust will establish sustainable water solutions in, low-income schools, where the need for clean water is most critical.
The engagement plan includes frequent visits to schools and hostels, conducting system inspections, providing training in record keeping, offering recommendations for preventive and corrective measures and taking care of repair and maintenance tasks.
Earlier in a similar effort, NetApp aided 10 tribal girls’ schools in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, impacting 800 girl students in the district. Through their works in Vidisha and now in Bengaluru, it is estimated that the safe drinking water initiative will directly benefit well over 6000 people including students and staff. It will also lead to improved future outcomes for an additional 15,000 members of students’ families.
UNICEF emphasises that providing clean water at schools is one of the most effective practices to enhance access to education and improve learning outcomes. Community awareness of the link between poor water quality and health issues is another key aspect of this association, promoting the health benefits and cost savings of clean drinking water.
