City Bank, Footsteps Bangladesh bring clean water to Imambari school

For years, students of Imambari Government Primary School lacked one of life's essentials: safe drinking water. The absence of clean water exposed children to recurring health risks, with many suffering from typhoid, cholera, diarrhoea and skin infections.

One such case was Alif, a nine-year-old student of Class 3, who contracted typhoid after consuming contaminated water at school. His prolonged illness caused extended absences, academic setbacks and long-term health issues – an experience shared by many classmates and community members.

The crisis extended beyond the school. Families were often unaware of the dangers of untreated water, while financial hardship prevented them from affording filtration systems. Teachers also observed limited knowledge of hygiene practices like hand-washing or boiling water before drinking. Even educators themselves frequently fell ill.

Recognising this urgent need, City Bank partnered with Footsteps Bangladesh to install a School Filtration System at Imambari Government Primary School. Today, 2,600 students, teachers and surrounding families have daily access to clean, safe drinking water.

The system not only reduces health risks but also supports long-term community well-being. Alongside installation, Footsteps Bangladesh has been conducting awareness sessions for students and parents, promoting safe water practices and empowering families to adopt healthier habits.

Since 2019, City Bank has supported Footsteps Bangladesh in ensuring safe water access across schools in Bangladesh. Together, they have installed filtration systems in 18 government institutions, benefiting more than 64,000 people.

For Imambari GPS, this initiative means healthier children, fewer absences and a brighter future powered by education – no longer hindered by preventable diseases.