Join wave for positive change: Manila Water Foundation marks 20th year
Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the social development arm of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company, celebrates two decades of championing water access, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), sustainability and environmental protection, and partnerships for lasting change.
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the social development arm of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company, celebrates two decades of championing water access, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), sustainability and environmental protection, and partnerships for lasting change.
Established on February 11, 2005, Manila Water Foundation has since uplifted marginalized communities across the Philippines through providing sustainable water, sanitation and hydration facilities. MWF delivers its programs through synergies and partnerships with both the private and the public sectors. For two decades, the portfolio of programs includes installing built-to-last sanitation and hygiene facilities in public spaces and learning institutions, the distribution of much-needed potable water for disaster-affected communities to leading hygiene education campaigns on proper toothbrushing, sanitation and proper handwashing.
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With MWF’s mission, WASH for All Communities, the Foundation hopes to create a positive impact where everyone enjoys the basic human right to clean, safe and potable water.
For its 20th year, MWF celebrates with the theme: Daluyong, the Filipino term for tidal wave. Commonly associated with devastating storms,Manila Water Foundation wields its strength for environment and WASH, to become a stronger force for good. Manila Water Foundation has also taken on a fresh direction as the steward of the eco-learning and #BiodiverCity hub: the La Mesa Ecopark.
Article continues after this advertisementThroughout February, WASH milestones will be achieved through the support of valued partners and stakeholders from government and private partners – synergizing for the common goal of serving Filipinos through water access, sanitation and hygiene or WASH. The month-long celebration includes a guided bird watching and tree planting activity in La Mesa Ecopark, WASHAralan sessions in Quezon City and Marikina City, handover of refrigerated drinking fountains for major hospitals in Quezon City and Pasig City through its Lingap Ospital program and a hygiene facility inauguration in San Mateo, Rizal under its Lingap Eskwela program.
Article continues after this advertisementManila Water Foundation is also set to honor its partner organizations and institutions in fostering change in the Manila Water Foundation Partners Recognition Night, to be held in the Westin Manila in Mandaluyong City.
MWF also invites the public to join the “Punla ng Pag-ibig”, a fundraising concert to rebuild the La Mesa Ecopark nursery, also to be held at the La Mesa Ecopark. This will feature performances from Hangad Music Ministry, Ballet Philippines, and Reservoir Dogs, a homegrown Manila Water music band.
Manila Water Foundation encourages partners to collaborate with in closing the gaps on water access, sanitation and hygiene. For partnerships, organizations may email [email protected].
