Coca-Cola and CFC hand over 11 water filtration systems for students in Danang

The Coca-Cola Foundation has provided 39 filtration systems under its "Clean Drinking Water for Secondary Schools" since 2018, with a total grant of over $500,000.

The event represents a significant milestone for the project after seven years of implementation, standing as a crucial component of The Coca-Cola Foundation's overarching commitment to sustainable development across its three key pillars: Economy, Environment, and Community Support.

Beyond the symbolic handover of water filtration systems to schools, the event also introduced the "Water Buddy" competition to students and teachers, injecting an interactive element that sparked enthusiasm and engagement in water-related initiatives.

Furthermore, the ceremony provided a platform to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments of the "Clean Drinking Water for Secondary Schools" project, which aims to enhance access to clean water and raise awareness about water use and conservation in secondary schools across Danang.

The "Clean Drinking Water for Schools in Vietnam" project, officially launched in October 2017, is a collaboration between The Coca-Cola Foundation and CFC Vietnam.

The project aims to provide a clean drinking water source and implement education programmes on personal hygiene and environmental sanitation to help prevent diseases.

Through the implementation and handover of tap water filtration systems, the project also contributes to mitigating many urgent problems related to children's lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation conditions to ensure health safety.

In Danang, the project has been coordinated by Danang People's Committee, departments, agencies, and districts to ensure quick procedures for receiving, operating, and handover.

The project has been highly appreciated by management staff, teachers, students, and parents at the beneficiary schools, contributing to ensuring a clean drinking water source and taking better care of students' health. The project also provides access to clean drinking water for the communities around these schools.

Saadia Madsbjerg, president of The Coca-Cola Foundation and vice president of community affairs, said the Coca-Cola Foundation is deeply committed to providing safe drinking water to water-stressed communities.

“We are grateful to partner with local communities in Vietnam to turn this commitment into a reality in their schools. Additionally, our efforts aim to improve community health, raise awareness about smart water use, and address the broader challenges of water resilience,” said Madsbjerg.

“We are delighted with the achievements from the seven-year collaboration between CFC Vietnam and The Coca-Cola Foundation, which has significantly improved health and hygiene standards in secondary schools throughout the city of Danang,” Madsbjerg added.

“Backed by the support of The Coca-Cola Foundation, we hope that more students and teachers will have access to clean drinking water that meets the strict technical standards of the United States,” said Nguyen Thi Hoang Anh, director of CFC Vietnam.

Tran Nguyen Minh Thanh, deputy director of Danang Department of Education and Training, said, “We are delighted that 39 secondary schools have received direct drinking water filtration systems. The Department of Education and Training highly appreciates the support of The Coca-Cola Foundation and looks forward to the project's continued expansion to support other secondary schools in Danang.”

Sustainable development is considered as the core of all The Coca-Cola Foundation's activities.

The achievements of the “Clean Drinking Water for Secondary Schools” project serve as both the driving force and proof of its commitment to making a positive impact on the three pillars of economic development, environmental preservation, and community support in Vietnam.

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