Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Clean water, safe sanitation, and improved hygiene for healthier communities.
Access to safe water and proper sanitation is critical to the health and well-being of communities, particularly in areas affected by conflict and displacement. SSRF’s WASH program ensures reliable access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene education, reducing waterborne diseases and improving quality of life.
Our Mission
To improve access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene knowledge, empowering communities to maintain healthier environments and prevent disease.
Why WASH Matters
Waterborne diseases and poor sanitation are major contributors to illness and mortality in South Sudan. SSRF creates sustainable solutions by combining infrastructure, community education, and hygiene promotion to achieve lasting change.
Our Approach
- Community-Centered Solutions: Engage local communities in designing and maintaining water and sanitation facilities.
- Sustainable Infrastructure: Build and rehabilitate wells, boreholes, and sanitation facilities that can be maintained long-term.
- Hygiene Education: Promote handwashing, menstrual hygiene management, and safe water handling.
- Capacity Building: Train community members to manage and protect water resources.
Key Activities
Conducting waterpoint construction and rehabilitation projects in rural and conflict-affected areas.
Hygiene promotion campaigns focusing on handwashing, sanitation, and menstrual hygiene management.
Community training programs on water source maintenance and safe hygiene practices.
Distributing water purification kits and hygiene supplies to households and schools.
Promoting environmental hygiene to prevent disease outbreaks.
Impact
- Reduced waterborne diseases in rural communities.
- Empowered women and youth to maintain water and sanitation facilities.
- Provided hygiene education to thousands of households and schools.
- Increased resilience against health emergencies and outbreaks.
Support Our WASH Program
Your donation can build a well, provide hygiene kits, and save lives by preventing waterborne diseases.
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