Vertically integrated multi-state hemp operator, Jushi Holdings Inc. JUSCH JUSHF has partnered with Drop4Drop and funded seven different clean water projects in The Gambia, India, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan and Uganda. The projects are expected to provide more than 3,000 people with a sustainable source of clean water.
To mark World Sustainability Day, we wanted to remind the community of the importance of caring for the environment and the steps to take accordingly.” Jim Cacioppo, Jushi’s Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Founder to Benzinga. “Clean water is a basic human right, but 663 million people don’t have it. Our projects with Drop4Drop will raise awareness that access to clean water changes lives for the better and creates new opportunities that lay the foundation for a better future.”
Drop4Drop is a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating the world’s water crisis. It was co-founded by Luke White and Simon Konecki, the founder of the ethical bottled water company, water of life, also known as Adele’s ex-husband. Life Water’s aim is to donate 1,000 liters of clean water to communities in developing countries for every liter sold in the UK.
Jushi Drop4Drop Projects
The Jushi Drop4Drop clean water projects will have a lasting positive effect in the following areas:
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education: Health and hygiene education is conducted at each Jushi Project site.
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Local Partnerships: Projects will each partner with local organizations to use local knowledge, language and experience to better reach those in need.
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Maintenance: Community members are given tools and training in basic maintenance to ensure the wells are maintained.
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community property: Drop4Drop will charge a small fee from the community to cover maintenance issues to create a sense of ownership, dramatically increasing sustainability.
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Participation of women: Each project ensures that women…
