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Creation
of 1001fontaines
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1,000,000
beneficiaries
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Our goal:
Become the preferred drinking water solution for the vulnerable populations in 5 countries
Our history
The creation of 1001fontaines was inspired by Louis Pasteur, who declared that “we drink 90% of our diseases.” For nearly 20 years, 1001fontaines designs and deploys sustainable safe drinking water solutions for vulnerable populations. In 18 years, we have demonstrated the efficiency of our model.
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Chay Lo, a young Cambodian engineer, along with Francois Jaquenoud and Virginie Legrand, design a small solar-powered water purification plant: the water kiosk.
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Become the preferred drinking water solution for the vulnerable populations in 5 countries.
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The 1001fontaines model
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Setting up water kiosks
Small enterprises producing and delivering affordable safe drinking water
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Empowering local populations
We select, train, and provide long-term support to local entrepreneurs
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Combining philanthropy and social entrepreneurship
Donations trigger the activity that reaches the breakeven point after a few months
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Providing safe drinking water for free in schools
20% of the daily water production is given to school children
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An internationally recognized model
In 2019, 1001fontaines joined the very selective group of the 1,000 world-changing solutions, when it received the « Solar Impulse Efficient Solution » label.
1001fontaines has reached significant recognition on the international stage, as illustrated by its awards and distinctions:
Countries where we operate
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