Drinking Water for School Program

Providing Drinking water to Primary Schools in Indonesia

Problems Overview

In Indonesia, 79 percent of schools lack access
to clean water.

As piped water in Indonesia is not safe for
consumption and other water sources are often
contaminated, many children suffer from
diarrhea, which causes them to skip school
more often than needed.

Lacking safe drinking water, children often buy
very sugary drinks from vendors near the school,
which increases the risk of a myriad of health
problems including diabetes and obesity.
Buying bottled drinks also contributes to
single use plastic waste.

24,000

Children die annually through diarrhea in Indonesia

Through consumption of contaminated water

8 Million

Children stunted in Indonesia

Through constant exposure to diarrhea

$ 100

Cost of bottled water

Per Year

1United Nations Children’s Fund (2020). The State of Children in Indonesia – Trends, Opportunities and Challenges for Realizing Children’s Rights. Jakarta: UNICEF
Indonesia. (page 40)

The Majority of Indonesian Children Do Not
Drink Enough Water at School

The Majority of Indonesian Children Do Not Drink Enough Water at School

Students who say they drink water at school
Research on water intake among Indonesian <br>primary school students

Risks from chronic dehydration

Kidney disease
Lower cognitive performance
Difficulty concentrating
Forgetfulness
Fatigue
Additionally, without water at school, students preferred drinking sweet drinks they purchased
from outside. Excessive consumption of sweet drinks can have negative effects on a child’s health
including hyperactivity, behavioural changes, and early onset type 2 diabetes.

2Survey Data from Lebak School Project
3Briawan. D., Rachma, P & Anisa, K. Drinking Habits and Fluids Intakes of School Children in Urban. Journal of Nutrition and Food. 6(3) : 186-191. Bogor, Indonesia

Solution:

Drinking Water for just $1.99 Per Student

Nazava Water Filters turn dirty
well, tap or rainwater into
water that is ready to drink,
without the need to boil or use
electricity.
Nazava Water Filters are
affordable, easy to maintain
and extremely durable,
making them ideal for use in
schools.
The fun and attractive shape
of the filter encourages
children to decorate and take
care of the filters, providing a
sense of ownership.
Through the sale of carbon
credits, we are able to provide
free spare parts to the
schools, ensuring long term
sustainability.

Nazava’s Track Record Providing Drinking
Water to Schools

Nazava’s Track Record Providing Drinking Water to Schools

Through partnerships with Kopernik, Social Impakt, Project Child, and Danone-Aqua, we have provided
water filters to over 550 schools

2016

Began working with foundations
in Indonesia that that provide
drinking water to schools.

12000 Indonesian primary school
children gained access to safe drinking
water, mostly in Yogyakarta, Banten
province, and Pacitan & Fak-fak regencies.

2019

Provided water in Bandung

Expanded impact by adding schools in
Bandung and the West Bandung regency
that participated in the program.
Approximately 14,500 children gained
access to safe drinking water at school.

2021

Nazava – Aqua Danone Safe
Water for Schools in Lebak
Program

Pilot project to provide drinking water to
150 schools in Lebak Regency, impacting
35,000 children.

2027

Began working with foundations
in Indonesia that that provide
drinking water to schools.

12000 Indonesian primary school
children gained access to safe drinking
water, mostly in Yogyakarta, Banten
province, and Pacitan & Fak-fak regencies.

2018

Provided Drinking water for
primary schools in Cimahi

Approximately 5 schools participated
in the program, impacting 1000 children.

2020

Program Expansion

We invited other companies to work with
us via their CSR programs to increase the
impact of the school program.

2022

Continuing the Project with Aqua
and Danone Communities

Expand impact by adding 420 schools
to the program.

2021 Safe Water for Schools
in Lebak Pilot Project

From April – December 2021, Nazava
partnered with Danone-Aqua providing
water filters to 150 schools, impacting 35,000
children with drinking water in Lebak Regency,
one of the poorest areas in Java.

Impact Summary

• 150 schools
• 34,625 students
• 82 percentage point increase in students
who said they drink something at school
• Reduction of single use plastic
• Co2 emission reduction: 351.48 ton
Co2 per year

2021 Safe Water for Schools in
Lebak Pilot Project

2021 Safe Water for Schools in Lebak Pilot Project

A model for the future
What makes our model unique:

Education and Training

We understand that education is
key to promoting behavioral change.
That’s we offer interactive education
sessions with the children on the
importance of drinking water.
Teachers and staff are also trained
on how to use and maintain the
filter.

Local stakeholder
engagement:

Involving local stakeholders ensures
the long term success of the program
long after our intervention.

Financing through carbon
credits

Replacement parts are covered by
the sale of carbon credits, allowing
us to provide lifelong service and
spare parts free of charge.
Our work in Lebak Regency marks beginning of Nazava’s larger goal to provide water filters to 50,000
primary schools by 2027, impacting 7.5 million children. The success of the project suggests that similar
projects can be implemented and scaled in other similar geographies throughout Indonesia.

Theory of Change

Input

• Safe Drinking water at schools
• Awareness of the importance
drinking water through education.

Action

• Involve local stakeholders
(government, school leadership).
• Monitor and evaluate progress.
• Report results.

Outcome

• Improved health
• Improved hydration
• Better learning experience
• Understanding of the importance of
drinking water through lived
experience.

Impact

• Change in drinking water habits.
• Buy in from local stakeholders to
expand drinking water access in
other schools/public facilities.

Results and Impact From
Lebak Pilot Project

Results and Impact From Lebak Pilot Project

Fluid intake from 102ml to 502ml per child per day.
87% of the children say they now drink more water.
94% would recommend the filter to their friends in other schools.
98% would like to have a filter in their house. They cite health and convenience as the main reasons.
98% said they like the filter very much.
Students and teachers also reported better focus and stamina at school, aiding academic performance. This
anecdotal evidence is backed by research that shows dehydration has a negative impact on academic
performance.

 Roberta Fadda, Gertrude Rapinett, Dominik Grathwohl, Marinella Parisi, Rachele Fanari, Carla Maria Calò, Jeroen Schmitt,Effects of drinking supplementary
water at school on cognitive performance in children, Appetite, Volume 59, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 730-737

Impact Stories from the Safe Water
For Schools In Lebak Program

Impact Stories from the Safe Water
For Schools In Lebak Program

“ Since there is Nazava,
I often drink because the
water is fresh and very
tasty.”

(Wirdas, 8 year)

“ I don’t buy drinks from
outside anymore because of
Nazava. The water is fresh
and free of contaminants.
I drink three times a day
at school.”

(Nuri, 8 year)

Future of Lebak Pilot Project –
Expansion to 420 Schools

Students and teachers also reported better focus and stamina at school, aiding academic performance. This
anecdotal evidence is backed by research that shows dehydration has a negative impact on academic
performance.
Subsidized rental program paid for by the regional department of education. Schools will pay US$ 0,02 per student per month.
The fun and attractive shape of the filter encourages children to decorate and take care of the filters, providing a sense of ownership.
Students and teachers also reported better focus and stamina at school, aiding academic performance. This
anecdotal evidence is backed by research that shows dehydration has a negative impact on academic
performance.

Future of the Safe Water for Schools Project –
Expansion to 50,000 schools

Future of the Safe Water for Schools Project – Expansion to 50,000 schools

Nazava aims to further scale the success of the Safe Water for Schools in Lebak project
with the goal of reaching 50,000 schools, impacting 7.5 million school children by 2027.
A total of US$12.3 million is needed to reach this goal. We will raise this using the following
innovative financing sources:

Contribution from schools and local government

50% of the costs of the filters totaling US$ 3.6 million will come from the schools and local government. Subsidized rental and buy one get one programs currently in use in Lebak will be replicated projects schools.

Financing through carbon credits

$US 87,617 of revenue was generated through carbon credits in 2021 and we expect this figure to grow in the coming years. A portion of this will be used to finance replacement parts and maintenance free of charge for life.

CSR donor funding

CSR contributions and grants.

Ackowledgements

Working with the private and public sectors, 49,500 students now have access to safe drinking water.

We hope that these partnerships will continue until all schools in Indonesia have access to safe drinking water. We also hope to partner with other sectors.

Our Team

Guido

Lisa

Wela

Bibah

Prisca

Arya

Suyatno

Permana

Subagyo

Ayie

Galih