Strategic Plan & Values
Changing Lives for Good
Strategy 2024 – 2026
Vision:
Better health, education and opportunity for everyone, through safe water, sanitation and hygiene, along with additional integrated activities, improving the lives of the people we work with.
Ambition:
To be a catalyst in supporting the systems needed to achieve 100% WASH coverage district by district
Our 2030 vision:
By 2030, we will transform the lives of millions through the implementation of district wide plans for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Better health, education and opportunity while moving towards 100% WASH coverage.
Health and Opportunities
Support better health and opportunities for over half a million people in Zambia and Mozambique.
Income
Diversify our income streams for sustainable and stronger partnerships and raise £5 million over the 3 years.
Investment
Strengthen local governments and local partners in Africa, helping districts to raise £500,000 in investment into the district wide plans by 2026.
Culture matters
We believe that since you spend a lot of your life at work, you should enjoy what you do. Our team and partners are passionate about their work, and it shows. We’re always evolving to make sure Village Water lives and breathes the values below:
Bold Innovation
We will invest in new ideas and programmes that will help us build brand, income and impact. We will foster a culture of innovation and boldness.
Culture
We will continue to put people at the centre of all we do. We will listen to people and make positive changes to ensure everyone we meet has a voice. We will care about what we do and the people we work to help. The Village Water team are the key to our success and as such we will continue to support them to achieve their best.
Flexibility and Adaptability
We recognise the dynamic nature of our work and will remain flexible and adaptable in our approach. Embracing change, we’ll respond promptly to emerging needs and challenges, ensuring our strategies remain effective and relevant.
Sustainability
Committed to long-term impact, we will prioritise sustainable practices in all aspects of our work. From project implementation to resource management, we aim for solutions that endure, positively affecting communities and the environment.
Inclusivity and Diversity
We celebrate diversity and champion inclusivity. Our initiatives will actively engage and empower people of all backgrounds, ensuring a broad range of perspectives contribute to the work we do. We will foster an environment where everyone feels valued and included.
Transparent Impact
Openness and accountability are central to our values. We will communicate openly about our successes and challenges, ensuring transparency in our operations. By sharing the impact of our work, we build trust and inspire confidence in our supporters and partners.