WaterAid and PepsiCo Foundation Celebrate Urban Water Initiative Milestone
- Sara Habib
- July 24, 2025
- 2:47 pm
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- Current Affairs
WaterAid Pakistan’s Urban Water Access initiative has improved thousands of lives across Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. Started in 2022 with support from the PepsiCo Foundation, this 3-year project helped people get clean water and better hygiene.
The initiative installed water filters, trained communities, and formed local Water User Committees. It also worked in schools and healthcare centers to support lasting, healthy change.
Supporting Basic Human Rights
Water and sanitation are essential for health and dignity. Sindh’s Education Minister, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, said that everyone must work together for water access. He called it a basic right. He encouraged communities, government, and civil society to stay accountable.
Strong Partnerships for Lasting Impact
Mian Muhammad Junaid, WaterAid Pakistan’s Country Director, highlighted the project’s success. He said real change came from working with the private sector and local leaders. This teamwork helped people manage and keep water services running long after the project ends.
Hatim Khan from the PepsiCo Foundation agreed. He said safe water is a global right. PepsiCo supports efforts that bring local, long-term solutions.
Learning Together for a Better Future
A panel talk was held at the closing event. It was led by broadcaster Tauseeq Haider and featured experts from development and business sectors. They discussed how to scale WASH programs and make them more inclusive. The goal was clear — share what works and keep learning.
Moving Toward Global Goals
The event ended with a promise to keep working on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals — especially SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Everyone agreed that lasting change needs unity, action, and responsibility.
