8,1 BILLION PEOPLE LIVE ON THIS PLANET
3.6 billion lack access to safely managed sanitation*
This undermines all dimensions of sustainable development:
society, economy and the environment.
Changing lives through sanitation
Together for a better world
The global challenge of inadequate sanitation has far-reaching social, economic and environmental impacts. Our vision is a world in which all people have access to safe and sustainable sanitation solutions, waste is treated in a resource-efficient manner, and cities are designed to be environmentally friendly and future-proof.
Our vision is our mission
To realise this vision, we promote and implement sustainable water, wastewater and solid waste solutions, as well as community-based sanitation worldwide. By working together with local partners and communities, we create environmentally and socially just living spaces.
Global commitment to sustainable solutions
BORDA is currently active in five key regions – from Africa to Asia – and is committed to sustainable wastewater solutions. Our goal is to improve access to basic services while preserving natural resources.
In close cooperation with local partners, we develop solutions that are adapted to specific local needs and conditions. Whether in urban or rural areas, locally or globally – we rely on practical, adaptable approaches that create trust.
Africa
West Africa
South Asia
Southeast Asia
West & Centralasia
Our Global Characteristics
Close and connected
to people
We promote exchange from the bricklayer to the minister, from the local to the global level.
Proven and tested in real life
We only use solutions that we have successfully tested.
Adapting and innovating
We transcend disciplines, generations and nationalities in order to do justice to the realities on the ground.
Trustworthy partner
Without vested interests, we concentrate on sustainable and practicable solutions.
Our impact:
Sustainable change for over 45 years
Helped 1 million people in 25 countries around the world to improve their living conditions.
3,500+ decentralized small sewage treatment plants installed and numerous decent sanitary facilities created.
Local solutions developed to treat, dispose of and reuse faecal sludge in an environmentally friendly, socially acceptable and economically viable way.
Knowledge so that these systems can be operated successfully in the long term.
Insights into our projects:
Strong partners
We know: Change cannot be achieved alone. Together with our partners – from the City of Bremen and local companies to international networks and donors – we create sustainable solutions for clean water and safe sanitation.
Our mission
We realize our vision by providing access to clean water and sanitation worldwide. Our projects include the planning and implementation of sustainable wastewater systems, including faecal sludge treatment, the promotion of climate-resilient infrastructure and support for the design of liveable cities.