Smart H20
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Location: Kono District, Sierra Leone
Key(s): Access to Food & Water, Economic Empowerment
Smart H20 is a social enterprise based in the Kono District of Sierra Leone, an area rich in diamonds but plagued by a scarcity of clean water due to the impacts of mining. With a keen focus on enhancing community health and preserving the environment, Smart H20 has embarked on a mission to tackle the district's water challenges through technological innovation and local empowerment.
The organization's commitment to addressing the adverse effects of mining on water resources is manifested in its creation of a sophisticated water quality monitoring device. This tool is pivotal in providing early detection of unsafe drinking water, thereby preventing the spread of waterborne diseases in the community.
Emphasizing a collaborative and educational approach, Smart H20 is dedicated to not only developing technology but also to fostering digital literacy and business skills within the communities. Their initiatives are geared towards leveraging open data to empower and inform residents about the crucial interplay between their health and the environment.
By focusing on these areas, Smart H20 is actively contributing to the creation of a sustainable and self-reliant future for the Kono District. Their work is a testament to the power of social enterprise in driving innovation and social change, especially in regions where traditional models of development have faltered. With each step forward, Smart H20 reaffirms its role as a catalyst for progress, ensuring that clean water—a fundamental human right—becomes accessible to all in Sierra Leone.
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