Grundfos Foundation and Wafaa Indonesia Build Clean Water Facilities, Empower Sukabumi Residents

In several regions of Indonesia, the availability of clean water remains a scarce commodity. Many residents must walk several kilometres to obtain clean water. The Poul Due Jensen Foundation (Grundfos Foundation), together with Yayasan Wafaa Indonesia, is working to assist communities by building clean water and drinking water facilities. This year, two locations in Sukabumi Regency received attention: Padabeunghar Village in Jampang Tengah District and Gunung Geulis Village in Cisolok District. The facilities were inaugurated on Wednesday, 15 July. This programme is part of the commitment of both organisations to improve community access to safe, sustainable water and to promote public welfare. The programme aligns with the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Grundfos Indonesia Country Director Callum Peck stated that the project is a tangible manifestation of the Grundfos Foundation’s commitment to empowering communities through the provision of access to clean water and drinking water. ‘We believe that access to clean water is the foundation for a healthy and productive life. Through this collaboration with Wafaa Indonesia, we hope these facilities will provide long-term benefits for the community while strengthening their capacity to manage them independently,’ he said. Beyond constructing water facilities, the programme also includes community empowerment, education, and economic initiatives, as well as sustainable development programmes aimed at improving the quality of life for Indonesians. Yayasan Wafaa Indonesia provided training to residents on the operation and maintenance of the clean water facilities to ensure they function optimally and sustainably. Additionally, the community received entrepreneurship training to develop the economic potential of managing drinking water production. Through this approach, it is hoped that the facilities will not only meet the community’s basic needs but also create business opportunities that increase income and economic independence. The inauguration of these facilities demonstrates that collaboration between the private sector and humanitarian organisations can deliver sustainable solutions to the challenges of clean water access in Indonesia. Going forward, the Grundfos Foundation and Yayasan Wafaa Indonesia hope this empowerment model can be replicated in other regions still in need of proper clean water and drinking water access.