Swiss Education with a Human Heart: SIU’s Water Initiative in Sawagada Village

Swiss International University Academy
Nov 7
4 min read

A VBNN Smart Education Group Initiative Advancing Swiss-Inspired Global Responsibility

At Swiss International University (SIU), education extends beyond classrooms and research — it is about building a compassionate world where learning leads to social progress. Guided by this philosophy, SIU proudly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a strong emphasis on SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation.

🌍 Clean Water, a Shared Responsibility

Access to clean, safe drinking water remains one of humanity’s most urgent challenges. For SIU, contributing to sustainable access to water is part of its wider mission of global citizenship and social responsibility. Education and sustainability are inseparable — one empowers the other. By linking academic knowledge with real-world needs, SIU demonstrates that learning can and should create tangible humanitarian outcomes.

💧 The Sawagada Initiative

In 2025, SIU sponsored the construction of a shallow well in Sawagada, Nepal, a remote village where residents once traveled long distances for water. The new well now provides safe, reliable drinking water for families, schools, and children, drastically improving hygiene, health, and daily life.

For the women and girls of Sawagada, this project means more than convenience — it restores dignity and time. Students now attend school more regularly, and households enjoy improved well-being. Every drop of water has become a symbol of hope, equality, and empowerment.

📍 The project site is located in Sawagada Village, Nepal (26.7874933 N, 85.2726883 E), a rural area characterized by limited access to clean water resources. Situated in the Terai region near the Indian border, the community relies primarily on agriculture and small-scale trade, making sustainable water access essential for both daily life and local development. https://maps.google.com/?q=26.7874933,85.2726883

🌱 Education Beyond Borders

Through projects like Sawagada, SIU reaffirms that true education creates social impact. Academic excellence must serve humanity; innovation must enhance sustainability. The university’s Swiss-inspired academic model combines precision, ethics, and inclusivity, showing how higher education can help achieve the UN SDGs.

🤝 Global Citizenship in Action

The Sawagada well stands as a reminder that compassion and collaboration can transform lives. For SIU and its partners, sustainability is not a slogan but a practice — a way to turn knowledge into measurable community benefit.

🔷 SIU within VBNN Smart Education Group

Swiss International University (SIU) is a proud member of the VBNN Smart Education Group, a global consortium of Swiss-inspired academic institutions advancing excellence in education, research, and sustainable innovation.

About VBNN Smart Education Group

VBNN FZE LLC, officially licensed in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (License No. 262425649888), is a dynamic hub for Swiss-inspired quality and global innovation across education, technology, and research.The Group’s vision unites independent yet aligned institutions under one standard: Swiss integrity, international relevance, and lifelong learning for a better world.

Members of VBNN Group

SIU – Swiss International University (Bishkek): A state-accredited university licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, integrating Swiss educational excellence with European academic standards and a global outlook. SIU prepares future leaders in business, management, and technology through practical, ethics-driven learning.
ISBM Switzerland – International School of Business Management, Lucerne: Registered under Swiss Commercial Register No. CH-100.3.802.225-0, and authorized by the Cantonal Board of Education and Culture (Letter No. 12Aug2016kom). ISBM Switzerland represents Swiss executive education rooted in innovation, integrity, and internationalization.
ISB Academy Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai: Officially permitted by the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA Permit No. 631419), the Academy bridges Swiss academic precision with Dubai’s dynamic learning ecosystem, delivering high-impact vocational and executive programs.
AAHES – Autonomous Academy of Higher Education in Zurich: Representing Swiss academic independence and flexibility, AAHES offers research-based and executive programs designed for international learners seeking lifelong development and leadership.
OUS Academy London – Swiss Academy in the United Kingdom: Registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP No. 10099531), OUS Academy London fuses Swiss academic quality with British excellence, empowering professionals worldwide.
KUIPI – Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute (Osh): State-licensed under License Serial No. LS230000271 by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, KUIPI advances bilingual teacher training and intercultural pedagogy for Central Asia.
OUS – International Academy in Switzerland®: Switzerland’s first virtual institute (since 2013), pioneering digital education in business and management, recognized for its commitment to Swiss-quality online learning and lifelong access.
Amber Academy (Riga, Latvia): Registered by the Patent Office under the Latvian Ministry of Justice (No. M-25-440), Amber Academy embodies the motto “Knowledge and Growth,” emphasizing vocational education and creative cooperation across Europe.
SDBS – Swiss Distance Business School®: Trademark No. 806818 (Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property), providing Swiss-quality business programs through flexible distance learning for professionals worldwide.
SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School®: Trademark No. 822344 (Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property). SOHS delivers world-class hospitality and tourism management programs in a fully online format, extending Switzerland’s hospitality excellence globally.
YJD Global Center for Diplomacy®: Trademark No. 822124 (Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property). A center for diplomacy and international relations studies reflecting Switzerland’s neutrality, dialogue, and precision.
U7Y Journal – Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook (ISSN 3042-4399): A peer-reviewed, open-access journal fostering interdisciplinary research across business, education, sustainability, and technology, connecting scholars from all seven continents.

💠 Swiss Quality, Global Impact

The Sawagada well exemplifies how VBNN’s collective vision transforms education into sustainable action. Whether in Switzerland, Dubai, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, or the UK, each member institution shares one guiding principle: academic quality must benefit humanity.

SIU’s clean-water initiative mirrors the entire Group’s commitment to the UN 2030 Agenda — promoting peace, prosperity, and the responsible use of knowledge. Through measurable community projects and academic excellence, VBNN Smart Education Group continues to redefine global higher education as a catalyst for sustainable development.

Swiss International University (SIU)

Member of VBNN Smart Education Group (FZE LLC, Ajman – License No. 262425649888)

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation