Sumba is ranked as the 4th poorest province in Indonesia.
In Indonesia, only 70.71% of the country’s population has access to drinking water suitable for consumption, leaving 29.29% (approximately 87 million) people dependent on unsafe water sources.
As one of Sumba’s pioneering resorts, built on the principles of slow travel and intentionality, our vision is rooted in giving back to the island that has become our paradise home.
Our Wells for Schools Programme addresses the current water challenges through sustainable infrastructure that will provide permanent access to clean water in local schools, breaking the cycle of water scarcity and its cascading effects on health, education, and economic welfare.
1. Deep-drilled wells (80 meters) accessing clean groundwater
2. Dynamic pump systems for ease and convenience
3. Community training on maintenance and repair
4. Water storage tanks (approximately 5,000 liters per site)
Through this programme, we strive to:
1. Establish reliable, year-round water facilitations in water-scarce areas surrounding our resort in West Sumba.
2. Improve the livelihood of the local children and their families through the building of these water facilities.
3. Aide in resolving common and serious clean water access issues in West Sumba one step at a time.
By contributing to this Programme, you will help in the construction and facilitation of a water well within a local school surrounding our resort.
Debit card, credit card and PayPal donations are accepted.
