Jesuit Mission Australia, in partnership with the Vietnam Province of the Society of Jesus, is providing safe, affordable drinking water and hope to thousands of vulnerable families in central Vietnam.
For many communities in central Vietnam, access to clean water is a daily struggle. Industrial pollution has contaminated the oceans, wiping out livelihoods in fishing communities, while poor agricultural practices have contaminated freshwater sources.
As a result, families are forced to choose between purchasing expensive bottled water or risking their health by drinking unsafe water, leading to serious illnesses such as stomach ulcers, kidney disease, and even cancer.
Since 2020, Jesuit Mission has partnered with the Vietnamese Province to install reverse osmosis ultraviolet clean water stations in villages throughout central Vietnam. These high-tech filtration systems provide sustainable, long-term access to safe drinking water, maintained by local communities.
“Thanks to our generous supporters in Australia, the Vietnam Water Project has already provided clean water to over 149,000 people. However, with hundreds of thousands still at risk, the need for support remains urgent,” Jesuit Mission Helen Forde chief executive said.
Without reliable access to clean water, entire generations of central Vietnam families will remain trapped in a cycle of poverty.
This year, the Jesuits in Vietnam aim to construct 20 more water stations to reach an additional 20,000 people across 20 villages.
Jesuit Mission invites Australians to support this life-changing initiative. Donations to the Vietnam Water Project will provide safe water to those in need, ensuring a future where no family has to choose between drinking water and survival.
Details: Vietnam Water Project
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Clean water reaches almost 150,000 in Vietnam, but more help is needed (Jesuit Mission)
