Support for WaterAid’s Activities

Supporting Projects to Improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

WaterAid is an international NGO dedicated to providing clean water, decent sanitation and good hygiene. ABeam Consulting has supported WaterAid Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of WaterAid, since its establishment in 2013, providing ongoing support through corporate donations and pro bono activities*1.

*1 Pro bono activities are social contribution activities that utilize one's skills and expertise.

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Received "President’s Award"

In recognition of our continuous support such as pro bono activities and donation of activity funds, ABeam became the first Japanese organization to receive the "President’s Award" from His Majesty King Charles III*2 in the United Kingdom, the president of WaterAid UK, in 2021.

“President’s Award” is a prestigious award given by His Majesty King Charles III*2 in the United Kingdom to the supporters among partners or volunteers including individuals and corporations who have endorsed and committed to Water-Aid’s mission to "deliver clean water, decent sanitation and good hygiene for all.

ABeam Consulting was selected as one of the recipients of this award in 2021. This is the first time that a supporter from Japan receives this award.
Our continuous support such as pro bono activities and corporate donation since 2013, when WaterAid Japan was established, has been highly recognized.

For details, please refer to the press release from WaterAid Japan.

*2 At the time of receiving the President Award: the Prince of Wales

Press release from WaterAid Japan

ABeam’s Support

Our two main initiatives to support WaterAid’s activities are as follows.

We will continue to financially support the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) improvement projects, as well as to expand our multifaceted support by leveraging the skills and knowledge accumulated in our core business.

① Skill Support (pro bono activities)

As part of our pro bono activities, we are working to support operational improvements leveraging RPA and review of information management, as well as promotional activities using social media to spread awareness of WASH issues in developing countries in accordance with WaterAid Japan's action plan. Furthermore, ABeam employees participate in WaterAid’s Speaker Club＊2, utilizing their consulting skills to support WaterAid’s activities in a multifaceted manner.

*2 As one of WaterAid’s initiatives, the Speaker Club conducts workshops at schools, events, and other venues with the aim of raising the general public’s awareness to WASH in developing countries.

② Financial Support (corporate donations and fundraising activities)

We have been supporting WaterAid by corporate giving every year since 2013.
The funds have been used for the WASH projects in East Timor, Nepal, Ethiopia, and India, improving the lives of many people. In addition to our annual corporate giving, we have also been engaging our employees in fundraising activities since 2014 through the Osaka Marathon charity program. (See chart below)

 

About WaterAid

WaterAid is an international NGO that has been working to improve water, sanitation and hygiene around the world for more than 40 years. With projects across 26 countries , WaterAid improves the lives of more than one million people each year by providing access to clean water, toilets, and hygiene practices.

WaterAid’s Vision

Hundreds of millions of people in various countries and regions around the world, especially in developing countries, live without access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene practices such as hand washing. WaterAid is engaged in a wide range of activities, including support in cooperation with local partners and government outreach, to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene by the year 2030.

WaterAid Japan’s Website

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at ABeam for their enthusiastic support since the establishment of WaterAid Japan. If we had not met ABeam, we might not have been able to continue our work to the present day.

While there are still many improvements to be made, such as the development of various operation manuals and the improvement of our staff's skills, thanks to the pro bono activities of ABeam's employees we have been able to build a solid organizational foundation necessary to deliver clean water, sanitation and good hygiene to more people around the world.

We hope our partnership stays strong as it is today and one day we achieve clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone, everywhere together.

I am involved in providing pro bono support (mainly operational improvement and research assistance) as a member of the unit working with WaterAid.
I find it engaging and rewarding to be able to get involved in support activities while learning about actual operations and the latest information on local support from the people at WaterAid Japan.
In addition to providing pro bono support, I have also participated in the Osaka Marathon and speaker training sessions, which have deepened my knowledge of social issues, including water-related problems.

I will continue to use the knowledge and skills I have developed as a consultant to provide the support that the people of WaterAid Japan need.
As a supporter, I would also like to actively challenge myself to join speaker workshops and participate in marathons as a charity runner.