Why did I apply...

Me hard at work!

As mentioned in my profile on this blog my name is Daniel and I work for Veolia Water on behalf of Dwr Cymru in Cardiff. My background is IT so your probably wondering...




....Why did I apply for the WaterAid Supporter's Trip to Bangladesh?

Back in 2008 I travelled through South West India, and during my trip I noticed that while I was urged to only drink bottled water, a significant amount of the local population tended to use open rivers and waterways to wash, drink and use as sanitation. It made me appreciate WaterAid’s vision that everyone should have access to safe water & sanitation.

 When I read about the trip to Bangladesh, I saw it as an opportunity to return to the sub continent in order to do something constructive to help the lives of others in a developing country.

Me in India, 2008

As anyone who works for a water company will no doubt have encountered the following  question :“If water falls from the sky, why should I pay for it? which I feel underlines how lucky we are in the developed world to be able to take access to clean drinking water and sanitation for granted.

Having contributed to WaterAid for years I can’t wait to see first hand the impact their work has on people’s lives in the developing world. I’m also looking forward to engaging with the local community members in Bangladesh and detailing these experiences on a blog so everyone can see how their support for WaterAid has a positive impact.