Improving water security for the poor

SafePani – Public finance to support safe drinking water in Bangladesh

The SafePani model guarantees reliable drinking water services, free from faecal contamination, to rural schools (primary and secondary) and community clinics in rural Bangladesh.

SafePani represents a change in National WASH Policy and national planning in Bangladesh. For the first time in 2025, safe drinking water services will be ensured in public schools and community clinics with a sustainable funding model to ensure accountable service delivery to 2030. At a cost of less than USD 1 per person per year, this will benefit around 215,000 pupils and 2,400 monthly outpatients in Khulna District (excluding Khulna City Corporation).

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education is exploring how the SafePani model can be applied nationally to 65,566 primary schools attended by 20 million children.

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‘Our partnership with REACH recognises science has a critical role in designing and delivering effective policy and improving practice on the ground.’

KELLY ANN NAYLOR, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) SECTION, PROGRAMME DIVISION, UNICEF

'Access to water is a defining challenge for the 21st century. The UK has already helped 43 million people to access clean water, but there is far more to be done.'

UK DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARLIAMENTARY UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE

Improving water security for the poor

SafePani – Public finance to support safe drinking water in Bangladesh

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‘Our partnership with REACH recognises science has a critical role in designing and delivering effective policy and improving practice on the ground.’

'Access to water is a defining challenge for the 21st century. The UK has already helped 43 million people to access clean water, but there is far more to be done.'