Vebego Cleaning Services Made Blue

Made Blue Foundation (

Non-governmental organization (NGO)

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Description

Made Blue Foundation supports Vebego Cleaning Services in its efforts saving water while cleaning. Vebego Cleaning Services aims at saving 20 litres of water for every hour of cleaning service provided to its customers. On behalf of Vebego Cleaning Services, Made Blue Foundation makes available 20 litres of clean water to people living in developing countries: one litre for one litre.

Implementation of the Project/Activity

Vebego Cleaning Services reports the number of hours of services provided over time and donates accordingly to Made Blue Foundation and based on a EUR0,30 donation needed for delivering 1,000 litres of clean water elsewhere.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Made Blue Foundation invests funds received in construction of deep wells, pipelines, public fountains, water kiosks and household connections in communities that were previously deprived from access to clean water. Additionally Made Blue Foundation ensures a proper structure for ownership and monetary savings is put in place, enabling the accumulation of funds needed for future repairs or extension of the hardware. Whenever possible the provision of clean water is being used as a basis for creating an income generating activity for the community, school or hospital, for example by collecting payments in return for water use and sales of soap, sanitary towels, toilets paper et cetera.

Coordination mechanisms

Made Blue Foundation is registered as a charity in The Netherlands and is governed by an independent board, non-paid. Funds donated from Vebego Cleaning Services to Made Blue Foundation are being invested in hardware that delivers a measurable amount of clean water to people that were previously deprived from access to clean water and hygiene.

Evaluation

Made Blue Foundation continiously monitors the performance of its investments in clean water projects. Vebego Cleaning Services continuously improves its methodology and efforts saving water while cleaning.

Partners

Made Blue Foundation
Vebego Cleaning Services

SDGS & Targets

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

SDG 14 targets covered