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Dolok Tolong, Dairi · November 2026
Dolok Tolong, Dairi: water run by its own community
Since 18 June 2025, 230 households in Dolok Tolong have had safe drinking water. The Village Water Committee runs it themselves, from the monthly fees to financial reports that every household can see.
Huta Rihit, Samosir · November 2026
Huta Rihit, Samosir: water that everyone helped pay for
In the hills of Samosir, the regency, the village, residents and the foundation shared the cost. Today about 263 people have safe water in their own homes.
Kabupaten Kupang, NTT · November 2026
Oenoni I, Kupang: learning from the village next door
The people of Oenoni I watched safe water flow in the village next door, then helped pay to bring the same water to their own homes. More than 1,400 people now have it.
Soba · November 2026
Soba: safe water at home, healthy habits at school
Through 202 household connections, nearly 1,400 people in Soba now have safe water. At school, handwashing stations and hygiene lessons help children stay healthy.
Lumban Rau Barat · November 2026
Lumban Rau Barat: from 500 to more than 1,500 people
The safe water system in Lumban Rau Barat first reached 500 people. Residents then paid for the expansion themselves, and more than 1,500 people now have safe water.