Tyco International announced a $2M commitment with Action Against Hunger to bring safe drinking water to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities drawing on Tyco’s flow control and water distribution systems.Tyco International and our partner organization, Action Against Hunger | ACF International This partnership addresses a major public health and environmental issue and will bring safe drinking water to some of the most vulnerable communities around the world. Dedicating more than $2 million over the next three years, and drawing on Tyco’s flow control business with its product portfolio and technical expertise in water distribution systems – this initiative will improve ACF’s ability to deploy the most effective solutions for communities lacking access to clean water.

Progress:

Since the launch of the Clean Water Access Initiative in July, we’ve supported four water projects with funding and in-kind support: Funded the emergency relief projects in Kenya, Pakistan, and the Philippines helping 30,000 people in severe need of water; and Selected and initiated the first community-based project in Indonesia, providing 37 miles of Tyco pipes plus Tyco training and expertise, creating new water systems for 40,000 people in 13 village communities. Check out a video that features Tyco employees in Australia and Indonesia who have supported the project via technical engineering reviews and training. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhtlfSWzq1k&feature=player_popout