- July 28, 2024
- 9:21 pm
- Ukraine
IsraAID, Israel's leading humanitarian organization, is expanding access to safe water for 80,000 people affected by the war in Ukraine.
IsraAID is sending an emergency response team to Majdal Shams on Monday in response to the devastating rocket attack on Saturday. IsraAID is drawing on the expertise it has gained since October 7 and offering immediate support in partnership with local organizations and authorities. The emergency response team will include logistics, trauma and mental health experts who have worked extensively with communities in the Gaza border region. IsraAID is committed to supporting the Druze communities of Majdal Shams and the surrounding area in the face of this tragedy.
From October 2024, the installation of systems will begin in the most vulnerable cities of the Krivoy Rog district and villages of the Nikolaev region, says IsraAID on its website .
IsraAID is working with local governments to install reverse osmosis water purification systems and improved pumping stations. These systems will provide millions of liters of free clean drinking water to communities whose infrastructure has been destroyed by the fighting and the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam.
Ongoing fighting and attacks on infrastructure have left many communities without safe water sources and have led to regular power outages. Following the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in June 2023, many residents of southeastern Ukraine were left without drinking water and suffered flooding and environmental consequences. Reverse osmosis water purification systems can remove contaminants from even the dirtiest water sources, providing safe drinking water for institutions such as schools and healthcare facilities.
IsraAID is purchasing eight large reverse osmosis systems, each capable of producing 1,500 liters of water per hour, to be installed in public areas. For institutions without the necessary infrastructure, 20 Aquabox systems with a capacity of 250 liters per hour will be installed. All systems will monitor water quality and usage. Local administrations will help select locations for the systems to meet the needs of each community. IsraAID will train local operators on the proper use and maintenance of the systems.
In addition, IsraAID is installing 17 modern pumping stations with frequency converters to ensure stable operation of the equipment even during voltage fluctuations. Since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine, IsraAID has supported communities in the Mykolaiv region by installing 15 reverse osmosis stations, 8 pumping stations and two mobile stations. IsraAID has already provided more than 15 million liters of safe water to residents of Mykolaiv and continues to produce more than 1 million liters of water per month.
IsraAID Ukraine Director Alena Druzhinina noted the importance of safe water for maintaining health and education in the country. She emphasized that every day in Ukraine is a challenge, but Ukrainians demonstrate incredible resilience. IsraAID continues to work hand in hand with communities, adapting and finding creative solutions.
IsraAID IsraAID is a leading international humanitarian NGO based in Israel. Since 2001, IsraAID has become synonymous with rapid response to humanitarian crises and a long-term commitment to working with affected communities. During and after emergencies, IsraAID partners with communities to rebuild their lives—and their futures—together. As of July 2024, IsraAID has responded to over 100 emergencies in over 60 countries.
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