BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Drawing on the Foundation’s flagship Water Does Matter initia tive\, Chewe Nkole will share how Global Empowers is rethinking traditiona l approaches to water access by moving beyond simply drilling boreholes to building community-owned\, self-sustaining water infrastructure systems. The presentation will explore an innovative model that combines solar-powe red water production with local entrepreneurship\, creating “Waterpreneu rs” who deliver safe drinking water while generating income to fund ongo ing maintenance and future expansion. Rather than relying on continuous ai d\, the model empowers communities to own\, manage\, and grow their own wa ter infrastructure. Attendees will gain insight into how this approach is improving health outcomes\, creating local employment\, and laying the fou ndation for long-term water independence. The session will also outline th e Foundation’s vision to scale the model across Zambia and demonstrate h ow partnerships between communities\, philanthropy\, and business can crea te lasting social impact. DTEND:20261008T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260921T153529Z DTSTART:20261007T224500Z LOCATION:Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club Function Room SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:Global Empowers Initiatives with Chewe Nkole UID:bbcddf93-19d0-44fe-878f-bcd6b13c4606 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Drawing on the Foundation&rsquo\;s flagship Water Does Matter initiative\, Chewe Nkole will share how Global Empo wers is rethinking traditional approaches to water access by moving beyond simply drilling boreholes to building community-owned\, self -sustaining water infrastructure systems.

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The presentation will explore an innovative model that combines solar-powered water production w ith local entrepreneurship\, creating &ldquo\;Waterpreneurs&rdquo\; who de liver safe drinking water while generating income to fund ongoing maintena nce and future expansion. Rather than relying on continuous aid\, the mode l empowers communities to own\, manage\, and grow their own water infrastr ucture.

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Attendees will gain insight into how this approach is im proving health outcomes\, creating local employment\, and laying the found ation for long-term water independence. The session will also outline the Foundation&rsquo\;s vision to scale the model across Zambia and demonstrat e how partnerships between communities\, philanthropy\, and business can c reate lasting social impact.

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