Aruvapakkam, Tamil Nadu
The village of Aruvapakkam is typical of those caught in the poverty cycle. Although the villagers work hard, constant illness meant they could never really get ahead. This project has lifted these people from the direst poverty, and now they have an opportunity of spending their money not on medicines, but on food and school fees.
This project at a glance
- Location: Tamil Nadu, India see on map
- Population: 600
- Main occupation of villagers: Lime production
- Project start date: Spring 2007
- Length of project: 6 months
- Provided: Individual ecosan; Water supply
- Funded by: Cobra Beer (Cobra Foundation)
- Support from: Bless
