SafePani: Reliable Drinking Water for Rural Schools and Healthcare Facilities in Bangladesh

SafePani is a government co-funded results-based programme developed in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, HYSAWA, the University of Oxford and Uptime Global.

The programme provides professional maintenance and water safety services to rural schools and healthcare facilities, ensuring that existing water infrastructure delivers safely managed and reliable drinking water.

Following a successful pilot in Khulna district, SafePani secured a long-term co-funding agreement with the Government of Bangladesh, with government and results-based funding each covering 50% of the costs of operation and maintenance through 2030.

Launched in January 2025, the Khulna programme covers 1,174 schools and healthcare facilities, demonstrating how government financing and independently verified results-based contracts can support sustainable drinking water services at scale.