WINNER:
Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS)

With the Project:
Solving safe drinking water crisis in Bangladesh by using renewable energy and rainwater

BEDS has introduced an innovative green solution to address the safe drinking water crisis in coastal Bangladesh. By combining local technology with modern facilities and utilizing renewable water and energy sources, the project provides safe drinking water to around 12,000 families at a low cost year-round. Three pond-sand filters, a water purification system, and Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology ensure high-quality water. A water ATM and 400 water jars facilitate distribution, while creating livelihood opportunities for the community. The initiative reduces waterborne diseases, raises awareness of renewable energy use, and improves the local economy, offering a climate-smart, nature-based solution for safe water access and environmental protection.