Access to safe water and sanitation systems is foundational to healthy communities. Many communities without running water rely on unprotected water sources, which frequently become contaminated and expose communities to waterborne diseases. In addition, reliable access to safe water is a necessity for safe and effective medical care, in order to properly maintain sanitation and reduce the risk of infection in hospitals. H2O4ALL community health initiatives include water access for hospitals and health centers, sanitation and hygiene projects such as latrines and washing facilities, and ensuring at-risk populations such as seniors and young children are protected from the dangers of unsafe water.
The Ken Brock Memorial Project at St Edwards School in Awendo, Kenya, opened at the beginning of March. For the young people at the school and their neighbours, safe water access has transformed their world.
March 22nd is World Water Day, a holiday to honor the work of promoting safe water access around the world and the necessity of preserving our planet’s water resources.
If we want to accelerate change for women and girls, we need to start by ensuring that women in the developing world have the tools and resources to empower themselves and their daughters.
This month’s trip marks twelve years of the filter distribution project in the Dominican Republic. We’re excited to create change for the community of Canta Rana.
February 11th was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. At H2O4ALL, we’re honouring this day because of the monumental role women around the world play in their communities’ access to safe water.
This International Education Day, we’re dedicated to empowering the next generation through sustainable safe water.
As we await the beginning of a new year, we’re grateful that 2024 was a busy and impactful year for H2O4ALL.
November 19th is World Toilet Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the billions of people living without safely managed sanitation.