WASH Programs

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) are fundamental to health and dignity. Our WASH programs provide clean water access, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education to prevent disease and improve quality of life.

200,000+
People with Clean Water Access
500+
Water Points & Facilities
10+
Countries
60%
Reduction in Waterborne Diseases

WASH Programs in Action

See our water, sanitation, and hygiene programs bringing clean water to communities

Current WASH Projects

WASH Program - Community accessing clean water
Nepal

Integrated WASH Services in Rural Communities

Beneficiaries: Over 8,000 people in mountain villages

Locations: Nuwakot, Dhading, and Rasuwa districts

Program Components:

  • Gravity-Fed Water Systems: Construction of sustainable water supply schemes utilizing mountain springs
  • Community Tap Stands: Multiple water access points reducing collection time from hours to minutes
  • Household Latrines: Building improved sanitation facilities in homes
  • School WASH Facilities: Separate toilets for boys and girls with handwashing stations
  • Water Quality Monitoring: Regular testing and chlorination systems
  • Hygiene Education: Community health workers conducting behavior change campaigns
  • Menstrual Hygiene Management: Education and supplies for adolescent girls
  • Water Committee Training: Local capacity building for operation and maintenance

Impact: Families save 2-4 hours daily previously spent fetching water. Waterborne disease rates dropped by 65%. Girls' school attendance increased by 40% after installation of proper sanitation facilities. Communities report improved health, productivity, and quality of life.

Cambodia

Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion

Beneficiaries: 5,500 households in 45 villages

Program Components:

  • Pour-flush latrine construction with locally-available materials
  • Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach triggering behavior change
  • Household water filters and safe storage containers
  • School hygiene clubs promoting handwashing with soap
  • Village Health Support Groups leading hygiene education
  • Waste management systems for solid waste disposal

Impact: 78% of target villages achieved "Open Defecation Free" status. Diarrheal disease incidence reduced by 58%. Community members trained as masons now earn income building latrines.

Bangladesh

Arsenic-Safe Water Supply Program

Beneficiaries: 12,000 people in arsenic-affected areas

Program Components:

  • Deep tube well installation accessing arsenic-free aquifers
  • Arsenic testing of existing water sources
  • Community awareness about arsenic contamination risks
  • Rainwater harvesting systems as alternative water source
  • Water quality monitoring and maintenance training

Impact: Providing safe drinking water to communities suffering from arsenic poisoning, preventing chronic health conditions and improving long-term community health outcomes.

Ethiopia Water Well Program - Community accessing clean water
Ethiopia

Deep Water Well Drilling & Irrigation

Beneficiaries: Over 15,000 people in drought-prone regions

Locations: Oromia, Amhara, and SNNPR regions

Program Components:

  • Deep Borehole Drilling: Accessing underground water sources in arid areas
  • Hand Pump Installation: Sustainable, community-managed water access points
  • Irrigation Systems: Supporting drought-resistant agriculture and food security
  • Water Committee Training: Building local capacity for water system management
  • Community Sanitation: Latrine construction and hygiene education
  • Spring Protection: Protecting and developing natural water sources

Impact: Deep wells provide reliable year-round water access in drought-prone areas. Reduced waterborne diseases by 60%. Women save 3-5 hours daily previously spent fetching water. Irrigation systems enable diversified farming and improved food security.

Malawi Borehole Program - Village water access
Malawi

Rural Borehole & Sanitation Program

Beneficiaries: Over 9,500 people in southern Malawi

Program Components:

  • Borehole Construction: 30-40 deep boreholes drilled in underserved villages
  • Elephant Pump Installation: Reliable, locally-maintainable water pumping technology
  • Community Latrines: VIP latrines for households and schools
  • Hygiene Promotion: Village health committees leading behavior change
  • Water Testing: Regular quality monitoring and maintenance support
  • Smallholder Farming Support: Agricultural training and water for irrigation

Impact: Clean water access dramatically reduces cholera and diarrheal diseases. School attendance improves as children no longer miss class to fetch water. Agricultural productivity increases with reliable water for crops and livestock.

Our WASH Approach

Comprehensive strategies for sustainable water and sanitation

Sustainable Water Sources

We prioritize long-term solutions like deep wells, protected springs, and rainwater harvesting that communities can maintain.

Sanitation Infrastructure

Building appropriate, culturally-sensitive sanitation facilities that are sustainable and meet community needs.

Hygiene Promotion

Behavior change campaigns that teach handwashing, safe water storage, and proper sanitation practices.

Community Ownership

Training water committees and community members to operate, maintain, and manage WASH facilities.

Gender Considerations

Ensuring facilities meet the specific needs of women and girls, including menstrual hygiene management.

Water Quality

Regular testing and treatment to ensure water safety and protect against contamination.

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