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Water and Sanitation (WASH)
Safe water, sanitation and good hygiene practices for healthier communities.
- 4lines of work
About this area
Why this area matters
Access to clean water and adequate sanitation is a precondition for health and dignity. We promote access to safe water, sanitation and good hygiene practices in communities, schools and resettlement centres, working with partners such as WSUP.
Water and Sanitation (WASH)
What we do
Main interventions
Concrete actions we carry out with communities, schools and partners.
Promoting safe water in communities
Treating and storing water at home to prevent cholera and diarrhoea.
Hygiene education in schools
Handwashing, menstrual hygiene and hygiene clubs with pupils.
Sanitation in vulnerable neighbourhoods
Improved latrines and clean-up campaigns with residents.
Hygiene kits in emergencies
Soap, buckets and water treatment products for affected families.
Our approach
How we work in each area
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Listen to communities
We start from the needs identified with families, local leaders and schools.
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Act with local partners
We work with the authorities, schools, health facilities and other organisations.
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Follow up closely
Our volunteers and staff follow each child, family and group in the field.
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Be accountable
We measure results and share reports with partners and the community.
Sustainable Development Goals
Our contribution to the 2030 Agenda
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, including Mozambique, to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
The work in this area contributes directly to:
The highlighted icons are the goals this area contributes to. Click an icon to learn more.
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Goal 6
Clean water and sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Learn more at the United Nations
In the field
Where we work
An area that runs through our work wherever we are.
We are preparing new initiatives in this area. With the support of partners they can reach communities sooner.
Your help starts here
Support our work in this area
Every contribution goes directly to the children, families and communities where we work.
- Secure payment by M-Pesa, e-Mola or bank transfer
- Donation receipt
- Public transparency reports
Choose an amount
- 500 MZNSchool supplies for one child at the Preschool
- 1.500 MZNOne month of school snacks for one child
- 3.000 MZNA hygiene and food kit for a family affected by floods
- 5.000 MZNA mobile counselling and testing session for young people
