June 2025: Empowering Schools with Clean Water Access
- Gravity Water
- Jul 16
- 5 min read
Saigon Watershed Progress and Partnerships: June Highlights from Gravity Water Vietnam
June was a milestone month for Gravity Water Vietnam, with new systems installed, strategic partnerships formed, and meaningful field visits that reinforced the impact of our work.
Saigon Watershed Expansion
Six new clean water systems were installed across two districts and Thu Duc City, raising the total number of completed systems under the Saigon Watershed Project to 21. In Can Gio District, 25 additional systems were approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on June 11, with planning meetings held shortly after to prepare for implementation starting in early August.
New Partnership with ASSIST Asia
A promising new collaboration with ASSIST Asia launched in June. Gravity Water began water assessments at 20 schools identified by ASSIST, with the goal of providing customized clean water solutions. Based on results, ASSIST aims to procure at least 10 new systems from Cloudwell to ensure safe drinking water access in selected schools.
UAE Delegation Visit to Dien Bien
On June 17, Gravity Water hosted a delegation from the UAE Government Leaders Programme and GIFT in Dien Bien Province. Visitors explored our rainwater harvesting and filtration systems and engaged in dialogue about scalable, climate-resilient water solutions. The visit emphasized our impact on health and education in vulnerable communities.
Gong Cha Vietnam Visit
In Hoa Binh Province, the Senior Marketing Director of Gong Cha UK visited both a recently installed and a long-standing Gravity Water system. Interviews with teachers and students highlighted improvements in hygiene, school attendance, and daily routines, further validating the value of Gong Cha’s support.
Stakeholder Workshop Highlights Clean Water Success in Dien Bien
On June 26, Gravity Water hosted a stakeholder workshop in Dien Bien to share progress and gather feedback on its sustainable rural clean water program.
The CDC Dien Bien praised Gravity Water’s systems for effectively addressing microbiological risks at the point of use and recommended aligning water testing with national standards and maintaining periodic testing for long-term safety.
Community members confirmed the systems are performing well, even during the rainy season, and are benefiting neighboring hamlets. There was a strong call to expand access to high-demand areas. Local authorities commended the project’s collaborative approach and encouraged scaling up to reach more households. The Department of Education echoed this, emphasizing the importance of clean water in schools and the need for increased community outreach and long-term maintenance planning.
Schools have formed informal teams to manage the systems, but requested adjustments to maintenance agreements, particularly around responsibility for failures and testing costs.
The workshop reaffirmed strong community support and the need for continued investment in clean water access for rural and underserved areas.
Looking Ahead
With continued installations, expanding partnerships, and strong donor engagement, Gravity Water Vietnam remains committed to building a future where every child has access to safe, sustainable drinking water.
Locally Fabricated RainBoxes in Indonesia
June brought exciting momentum for Gravity Water’s collaboration with Happy Hearts Indonesia (HHI) in West Java empowering schools with clean water access.
Danny Wright, Founder and Executive Director of Gravity Water, traveled to Jakarta to oversee the production of the first RainBox system fabricated entirely in-country. This achievement marks an important step in combining local expertise with Gravity Water’s expertise and Cloudwell’s innovative technology.
With the initial system now completed, the next phase involves manufacturing the first 10 RainBox units over the coming weeks in preparation for installation. The team is focused on maintaining high-quality production standards to ensure the systems can reliably deliver rainwater harvesting and storage benefits to schools for the long term.
Looking ahead, Danny Wright will return to Jakarta before the end of the month to oversee the full installation process alongside newly trained crews. The plan is to mobilize three dedicated installation teams capable of completing six to eight systems per week, positioning the initiative to scale quickly and efficiently.
Community Impact in the past 30 days
Nepal: 2 new installations, 20 site surveys for new installations, and 25 site surveys completed for system updates
Vietnam: 6 new installations, workshops, and site visits
Malaysia: 14 schools completed site assessments
Malaysia: 11 schools attended the education program
Indonesia: Completed site assessments at 68x schools
Indonesia: Selected the first 10x schools for installation late July
Empowering Schools with Clean Water Access in Nepal
At Gravity Water Nepal, our mission to provide clean, safe drinking water to students and teachers across the country continues to gain momentum. Over the past month, our dedicated team has made substantial progress, not only expanding our reach but also enhancing the performance and sustainability of our systems already in place.
Strengthening Existing Infrastructure
One of our major focuses this season was on strengthening schools funded by Community Impact Collaborators (CIC). We prepared a detailed action plan to guide needed updates and improvements. This included a comprehensive site survey and budgeting process at 25 schools, paving the way for upcoming upgrades.
In parallel, we conducted site, baseline, and build overview surveys at another 20 schools under the World Centric Project. These critical early steps will ensure the next phase of implementation is informed, efficient, and aligned with each school’s unique needs.
System Maintenance at Scale
Maintenance is key to performance, and our monthly monitoring program revealed 55 schools that were not meeting our performance benchmarks. Our team stepped in and completed maintenance work at all 55 schools, optimizing each system’s functionality. These improvements will significantly enhance the user experience for hundreds of students and teachers, ensuring consistent and reliable access to clean drinking water.
Expanding Reach to New Districts
June also marked the successful installation of two brand-new water systems—one in Kavrepalanchok and another in Sindhupalchok. In Sindhupalchok, we proudly partnered with Concise Impact Nepal, a local non-profit organization, to bring rainwater harvesting and filtration technology to a school serving more than 450 students and teachers.
Looking Ahead
From in-depth surveys and smart planning to hands-on maintenance and powerful local partnerships, GW Nepal is investing in both the longevity and scalability of clean water access in schools. Each project and partnership brings us one step closer to a future where every student can learn, grow, and thrive without the burden of water insecurity.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this important journey to empower more schools with clean water access.
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