Water is life!

Eco-Villages is a Swiss non-profit association which supports local community-based initiatives around the thematic of Water& Sustainable Development in Switzerland and in all villages of the world. 2008 Year of Sanitation

Priority activities

Rural region of El Jadida:
Women pumping water more than 1km away from home.

• Water, Sanitation and Health
• Local economic development
• Education and women’s dignity
• Global warming and sustainable ecologic technology

With:

Respect of local traditions and values (culture, religion, food and handcraft)

Where?

In Switzerland and in all rural villages and urban communities around the world.

How?

*Through participatory approach at the local level to ensure local ownership Through professional support by teams of national and international experts in water distribution systems, sanitation and hydrology

Our Activities

• Facilitating projects for which a local community-based initiative and demand is already manifest.
• Fundraising
• Organisation of supportive events such as conferences, round table expert meetings, thematic evenings, and artistic expositions
• Exchange of information with other organisations around the world.
• World-wide networking for the promotion of projects in partnership with individuals, the private sector and the public service sector.

- High ethical standards - Replicable and sustainable projects