Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH)
Access to safe clean water, suitable sanitation, and proper hygiene education
Water
Access to clean water is a basic necessity of life. Clean water affects health, nutrition, education and learning abilities, therefore it greatly impacts many aspects of youths’ lives.
Sanitation
Preventing human contact with feces is part of sanitation and is essential to youth survival and development, improving children’s education, increasing productivity and building resilience in the face of disease.
Hygiene
Practicing excellent personal hygiene allows youth to stay healthy and prevent the spread of infectious disease. It is also important for maintaining both physical and mental health.
Result
Practising and maintaining sanitation, personal hygiene and access to clean water will create a clean and safe environment for children and families.
W.A.S.H Environments
Access to safe clean water, suitable sanitation, and proper hygiene education
Urban Areas
The Positive Impact WASH Can Have On Vulnerable Children And Their Families Living In Under Developed Urban Environments Across Africa
Health Care
Maintaining Health By Practising WASH Practices Will Have A Positive Effect On A Person's Social Life And Their Physical And Mental Health By Taking Care Of The Body And Keeping It Clean And Healthy
Education System
Educating Youth And Families About Access To Water And Sanitation And Hygiene And Developing And Maintaining A Personal Hygiene Routine Is Key To Having A Healthy Body And Mind
Communities
Building A Clean And Healthy Community Will Help With The Overall Development And Health Of The Area
Emergencies
Maintaining Good Hygiene, Practising Sanitation And Access To Clean Water Will Prevent Emergencies And The Spread Of Disease Among The Community