Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
The WASH Program improves access to safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene practices in underserved communities. Poor WASH conditions significantly contribute to disease, malnutrition, and child mortality in Afghanistan.
This program combines infrastructure development with behavior change and hygiene promotion to achieve sustainable health outcomes.
Objectives
- Increase access to clean water
- Improve sanitation coverage
- Promote hygiene awareness
- Reduce waterborne diseases
Key Activities
- Construction and rehabilitation of wells and water points
- Installation of household and communal latrines
- Hygiene promotion and awareness campaigns
- Distribution of hygiene kits
- Formation and training of community WASH committees
Target Groups
- Rural and underserved communities
- Children, women, and vulnerable households
