Building Water Tank - Pogawatu, Sumba

Pogawatu is a remote village in Sumba, Indonesia, where families previously relied on a distant natural muddy spring for water. Women and children walked several kilometres daily, carrying heavy containers through steep terrain just to meet basic needs. In partnership with local leaders, EffortX Foundation helped design and build a permanent 18,000-litre concrete water tank at the spring. This was not a temporary solution — it was a long-term, gravity-fed system intended to serve the village for years to come. All materials were transported manually with the help of local community members, and the project was completed while living alongside the villagers. This ensured trust, accountability, and local ownership of the solution. The Pogawatu water tank represents Effortx Foundations mission in action: delivering immediate impact while laying the foundation for long-term sustainability, health, and dignity.