Characterized by rapid urbanization and its rapidly growing economy, Ethiopia is increasingly being seen as a country of great hope. However, despite this promising future, there is still much work that needs to be done. An estimated 73% of the population do not have access to safe drinking water and 90% lack proper sanitation facilities.… Read more »
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Stories from Ethiopia: Omelda School
‘‘The water at school wasn’t clean enough to wash our hands’ Over 1 billion people globally do not have access to improved water supply sources. We believe our Water and Sanitation programmes are essential to help turn a house into a healthy home and schools into healthy environments where children can begin to really thrive.  … Read more »
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How we are building stronger, safer and better-protected communities against Coronavirus and other diseases.
Read moreWater and Sanitation Stories
The global spread of Coronavirus is an important reminder of the critical importance of access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene. More than 2.2 million people die each year from diseases associated with lack of access to safe drinking water, insufficient sanitation, and poor hygiene. Without a protected drinking water source, a proper toilet or… Read more »
Read moreEnding Open Defecation in Cote d’Ivoire
The harmful impact of open defecation Imagine living in a house without proper sanitation. You have no water to flush your waste and no soap to wash your hands. What happens next? One of those killer diseases that are spread by human waste can be with us in no time: Cholera Typhoid Hepatitis Dysentery Cryptosporidiosis… Read more »
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