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Cova: Sustainable access to safe drinking water for rural communities in Central America
In Central America, access to safe drinking water is a major challenge for rural populations. Water networks, often old and managed by community water committees, suffer from a lack of professional maintenance, frequent outages, and insufficient water quality, creating health risks for the population.
To address this challenge, Cova has implemented an innovative model of professional maintenance:
These services are provided by field teams called “Circuit Riders” who support communities in partnership with local authorities such as municipalities and health officials.
Cova’s funding model is structured around transactional revenues, impact-linked funding, and philanthropy.
As a result, Cova is transforming the reality of water access, enabling continuous service and quality water.
Cova’s impact on health
Danone Communities supports Cova to improve the health of rural populations in Central America, in line with our health mission, commitment to innovation, and vision of impact-driven business. A few examples of Cova’s impact:
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People impacted in 2024
“We are privileged to benefit from Cova’s support, which gives us access to quality water. This is so important, especially for the elderly and children in our community.” — Member of a water management committee, Honduras
“Before Cova’s intervention, there were no water quality tests. Even though chlorination had been done in the past, it was not sustained over the long term. Now, the entire village has been trained on the importance of safe drinking water for health, and regular quality controls are ensured. We trust the water that comes from our taps.” — Community health official, Honduras
