What is a Tippy Tap? Tippy Taps are an inexpensive and simple devices that people can use to wash their hands. It works by placing one foot on a pedal or lever which in turn tips water from a container. The water that is dispensed can then be used by people to wash their hands… Read more »
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Serving Poor Communities in Bago and Yangon
Projects in Myanmar Our work in Myanmar is currently primarily focused on people living in vulnerable communities within rural Bago and urban Yangon. Since the military takeover in February 2021, more families than ever in Myanmar have been plunged into extreme poverty. Through a combination of humanitarian and development approaches, our work in Myanmar is supporting… Read more »
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Improving Hygiene in Schools
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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Water 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 »
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