Plan

Phase 1: Planning and Preparation Months 1–3 1. Community Needs Assessment • Survey residents about their use of public drinking fountains and their concerns  about water quality. • Identify public drinking facilities that require cleaning, repair, or maintenance. • Review community concerns related to environmental health and public hygiene. 2. Stakeholder Engagement • Engage local government agencies, water authorities, schools, parks departments,  and community organizations. • Clarify responsibilities for inspecting and maintaining public drinking facilities. • Recruit initial volunteers interested in public health and environmental protection. 3. Project Development • Develop educational materials on One Health, SDG 3, SDG 6, and safe drinking  water. • Create a website offering: ◦ Water quality information ◦ One Health education ◦ Volunteer registration ◦ A reporting system for public drinking fountain issues • Establish clear project goals and evaluation measures. Phase 2: Pilot Program Months 4–6 4. Pilot Community Launch Select one local community for the initial program. Key activities:• Inspect and document the condition of public drinking fountains. • Report maintenance, sanitation, or accessibility issues to local authorities. • Organize community clean-up and awareness activities. 5. Water Quality Monitoring Partner with local water agencies or certifified laboratories to: • Conduct periodic water quality testing. • Share results with residents in a clear and accessible format. • Improve transparency and public confifidence in local drinking water. 6. Community Education Provide workshops, school activities, presentations, and social media campaigns  covering: • Safe drinking water • Environmental health • Public hygiene • One Health • Community responsibility Phase 3: Expansion and Collaboration Months 7–12 7. Volunteer Network Expansion • Recruit additional residents and student volunteers. • Provide training on facility observation, issue reporting, One Health, and public  health awareness. • Encourage regular volunteer participation in inspections and community events. 8. Government Collaboration • Share inspection fifindings and community feedback with local authorities. • Support the development of regular maintenance schedules. • Encourage routine review of aging drinking water infrastructure. • Promote timely repair and long-term facility improvements. 9. Public Awareness Campaign Increase community participation through: • Public events• Educational materials • Social media • School and local media outreach The central message will be: Protecting environmental health helps protect human health. Phase 4: Sustainability and Growth Year 2 and Beyond 10. Long-Term Partnerships Develop lasting partnerships with: • Local governments • Schools and universities • Water agencies • Environmental organizations • Public health institutions 11. Funding and Resources Seek support through: • Government grants • Public health and environmental foundations • Corporate sponsorships • Community partnerships Funding will support water testing, educational programs, website maintenance, and  volunteer activities. 12. Program Expansion Expand the model to additional communities by: • Sharing educational and training resources • Growing the volunteer network • Replicating the public reporting system • Promoting One Health and advancing SDG 3 and SDG 6