Project FLOW

FLOW: National Water Purification and Sustainability Initiative is a flagship project implemented through collaboration amongst the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), Recover Guyana, and the Ministry of Education. As GGI’s national signature project, FLOW reflects the GGI’s core values and overarching strategic objectives.

The project aims to provide access to purified, cool drinking water for more than 58,000 students across 121 public secondary schools, 10 TVET institutes, and 4 special needs schools, ensuring inclusive access for learners in all 10 regions and 11 educational districts of Guyana.

In addition to improving student well-being, the initiative seeks to eliminate approximately 25 million plastic water bottles in schools by 2030, while promoting more sustainable habits.  It also encourages responsible resource by incorporating clean energy solutions aligned with Guyana’s long-term development goals. 

FLOW represents a significant national investment in both education and environmental sustainability.

Vision

FLOW aims to create a future where every student in Guyana has access to clean, cool drinking water in a sustainable way.

The initiative’s objectives include:

• Equip 121 Secondary Schools, 10 TVET institutions and 4 Special Needs Schools, with Purification Systems by 2030.
• Save 25 million Plastic Water Bottles by 2030
• Empower Young People to Sustain the Project Through Their Environmental Clubs by training 1,000+ Students and Teachers in Environmental Sustainability by 2030
• Establish Sustainable Operational Models in 100% of Schools by the end 2029
• Support the national push for a more climate resilient future by 2030 through the reduction of Plastic Waste Across Schools by 75% by 2030

At its core, FLOW reflects the power of youth innovation and reinforces a simple idea: the future of Guyana is being shaped by its young people.

FLOW’s Water Purification Process

FLOW installs solar-powered water purification systems in schools across Guyana, providing free access to clean, cool drinking water.

The Process:

1. Initial Storage: Water is sourced from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) supply and pumped into large storage tanks. This step ensures a consistent supply of raw water ready for purification.
2. Filtration of Larger Particles- Sediment Filters: Water is pumped from the storage tanks into a primary filtration system. This system removes larger particles such as sand, debris, and other visible contaminants, preparing the water for more advanced filtration processes
3. Filtration of Smaller Particles and Chlorine Odor and Taste: Water passes through sediment cartridge filters that remove any additional particles ranging from 10 microns to ~1 micron. This step also has a filter that removes any chlorine taste or odor which is used in the sanitizing process.
4. Reverse Osmosis Filtration- The water then passes through a reverse osmosis (RO) system, which removes more minute impurities, including dissolved salts, heavy metals, and harmful contaminants. This step ensures the water meets high purity standards.
5. Storage of Purified Water: After reverse osmosis filtration, the purified water is stored in clean tanks. These tanks are designed to prevent contamination and preserve the water’s quality during storage
6. UV Filtration for Final Purity: Before dispensing, the water is passed through a UV filtration system. This step eliminates any remaining microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.
7. Cooling and Dispensing: The purified water is then processed through a refrigerant system to cool it. Finally, it is dispensed through an automatic system, making it easily accessible to end users.

Nationwide Impact

By 2029–2030, FLOW will:

• Equip 121 secondary schools, 10 technical and vocational education and training (TVET) Institutions, and 4 special needs schools with solar-powered water purification systems
• Eliminate approximately 25 million plastic water bottles waste in schools. 
• Empower young people to sustain the Project through their environmental clubs
• Train 1,000+ students and teachers in environmental sustainability through environmental school clubs by 2030
• Reaching over 58,000 students nationwide
• Approximately GYD $1,820,000 will be saved per school annually

Distribution of Implemented Sites in 2026 by Educational District

Distribution of Implemented Sites in 2026 by Educational District

Region 3: 33% (15 sites) Region 6: 41% (19 sites) Georgetown: 26% (12 sites)

FLOW Completion Rate

Completed Schools – 16 Remaining Schools – 140

Installations

The following schools and institutions have been officially equipped with FLOW systems under the first implementation phase:

03

Region 3

Essequibo Islands–West Demerara

16 sites

• West Demerara Secondary School
• Patentia Secondary School
• Endeavour & The Commons Secondary School
• L’Aventure Secondary School
• Westminster Secondary School
• Leonora Secondary School
• Leonora Technical and Vocational Training Centre (TVET)
• Stewartville Secondary School
• Uitvlugt Secondary School
• Zeeburg Secondary School
• De Willem Secondary School
• Vergenoegen Secondary School
• Parika Salem Secondary School
• Leguan Secondary School
• Essequibo Islands Secondary School
• Tuschen Secondary School

06

Region 6

East Berbice Corentyne

19 sites

• Black Bush Secondary School
• Central Corentyne Secondary School
• Manchester Secondary School
• Corentyne Comprehensive High School
• Port Mourant Secondary School
• JC Chandisingh Secondary School
• Lower Corentyne Secondary School
• Tutorial Academy Secondary School
• New Amsterdam Secondary School
• Berbice Educational Institute
• Vryman’s Erven Secondary School
• Berbice High School
• New Amsterdam Technical Institute (TVET)
• Canje Secondary School
• Skeldon Line Path Secondary School
• Skeldon High School
• Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Center (TVET)
• Tagore Memorial Secondary School
• Winifred Gaskin Memorial Secondary School

04

Region 4

Demerara Mahaica

Region 4 sites

• Houston Secondary School
• Ascension Secondary School
• St. Barnabas Special School
• Brickdam Secondary School
• East Ruimveldt Secondary School
• North Ruimveldt Secondary School
• Tucville Secondary School
• South Ruimveldt Secondary School
• Lodge Secondary School
• Carmel Secondary School
• Charlestown Secondary
• Dolphin Secondary School
• Freeburg Secondary School
• Carnegie School of Home-Economics (TVET)
• Craft Production and Design Division (TVET)
• St. Stanislaus College
• St George’s School of Science
• St. Rose’s High School
• Harold B. Davis Special School
• The Bishops’ High School
• St. John’s College
• Kingston Secondary School
• Government Technical Institute (TVET)
• Richard Ishmael Secondary School
• Guyana Industrial Training Center (TVET)
• Tutorial High School
• St. Joseph High School
• North Georgetown Secondary School
• Queenstown Secondary School
• MOE Visual Impaired Resource Unit
• St. Winifred’s Secondary School
• New Campbellville Secondary School
• Sophia Special School
• Cummings Lodge Secondary School