Global Empowers advocates for smart solar-empowered water purification stations

GLOBAL Empowers has called for support from the government and other stakeholders into the, Water Does Matter Project, a project which aims at transforming the lives of the rural communities by implementing smart solar-powered water purification stations.

Speaking during a fundraising gala dinner in Lusaka, Global Empowers Chief Impact Officer Joseph Chibwe said the organization is through this project providing rural communities starting with the people of Chibwe Village in Kawambwa with a sustainable solution that will grant them access to clean and safe drinking water.

Mr Chibwe said the smart vigor Aqua water stations are not just a source of water but a symbol of hope, progress and empowerment.

“They will bring about a positive change in the lives of over 70,000 students and 340,000 community members, creating local employment opportunities and saving over1 million metric tons in carbon emissions,” he said

And Speaking when he officiated the the event on behalf of the Minister of Water Development And Sanitation Mike Mposha, Ministry Permanent Secretary Engineer Joe Kalusa commended Global Empowers for implementing such a project.

Eng Kalusa said the government is committed to ensuring that access to clean and safe water and adequate sanitation for all is a reality for every Zambian.

He said the government is through strategic policy implementation is determined to develop rural Zambia and the role of the private sector cannot be over emphasized.

“The government recognizes the importance of collaboration with the private sector to leverage their expertise, resources and solutions, we therefore encourage and welcome such partnerships such as with Global Empowers,” said Eng Kalusa

And Chief Mukanta of Chibwe Village in Kawambwa district thanked Global Empowers for implementing such a project that has changed the lives of the people.