Together for clean water
Nearly two billion people in the world today do not have access to clean water in the home. This has a negative impact on their health, equal opportunities, education and the environment. But there are solutions. The Swedish innovation Solvatten® helps families to purify water using the sun’s rays. This is supported by a foundation of the same name, which works with companies and organisations in various countries in order to reach out to families in need and thereby improve their quality of life.
“Solvatten® is a smart, durable and easy-touse portable water purifier that makes a big difference, above all for women and children all around the world. It feels only natural to support this, and we are doing so with the commitment of the entire organisation,” says Katarina Rautenberg, responsible for the collaboration at Latour.
Both employees and companies within the Latour Group donate money to Solvatten. Since 2018, more than SEK 9.3 million has been collected, which has been spent on Solvatten containers for projects in Burkina Faso and Uganda. After a few hours in the sun, the water is free from the bacteria that cause diarrhoeal diseases such as dysentery and cholera. It saves lives. In addition, Solvatten® saves time.
“At present, families spend up to five hours every day collecting water and firewood to boil it clean. Having clean water in the home provides time to go to school or work, which is a route out of poverty. With our contribution, we can help thousands of families to have such an opportunity and thus a better life,” says Katarina.
“Solvatten® makes everyday life easier and saves energy, money and the environment. Innovations like this are enabling a brighter and more sustainable future for everyone,” concludes Katarina.
