Collaboration Brings Sustainable Clean Water Solutions to NTT
ABB in Indonesia is demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development through a collaboration with Happy Hearts Indonesia (HHI) under the ‘Water for All’ programme, which provides safe and sustainable drinking water to schools in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), a region facing extreme drought. According to the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Indonesia’s water scarcity is projected to rise from 6% in 2020 to 9.6% by 2030. NTT Province is the driest region, with six districts recorded as drought emergencies in 2023. As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), ABB supports the ‘Water for All’ programme as a tangible contribution by the private sector to address the challenge of clean water access in Indonesia. The support reflects ABB’s sustainability values and a collaborative spirit to create lasting positive impact for communities.
“A access to clean water is not only about infrastructure, but about quality of life, health and the future of our children,” said Chen-Kang Tan, Vice President & Head of Motion, ABB in Indonesia, quoted from a press release received on Thursday (5/3).
The programme also supports HHI’s mission to build decent learning spaces and improve literacy in remote areas. “Clean water is the foundation of a healthy life and quality education. The partnership with ABB enables us to reach more children in NTT,” said Sylvia Beiwinkler, CEO of HHI.
In addition to providing clean water, HHI is actively constructing learning spaces including library facilities to boost student literacy in remote areas. The collaboration with ABB is a key part of strengthening the sustainable development ecosystem, connecting education, health and community welfare. “This partnership reflects ABB’s commitment to delivering real impacts for communities. Access to clean water in NTT schools helps children learn and grow more healthily and with dignity,” said Katherine Rumambi, ABB Country Communications Lead, Marketing Communications (Indonesia).
Through this initiative, ABB underscores the private sector’s important role in supporting the achievement of the SDGs in Indonesia, particularly Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation and Goal 4: Quality Education. ABB hopes the programme can inspire more stakeholders to actively provide access to clean water for all. (E-4)
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