Why does WTN focus on providing safe sanitation?
“Sanitation is more important than political independence” – Mahatma Gandhi 5000 children a day die from diarrhoea and easily preventable intestinal diseases. These children are dying because they do not have access to adequate sanitation or safe, drinkable water. Without adequate sanitation, people are vulnerable to disease, lack of privacy and indignity. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable, often having to wait until it is dark to go to the toilet, or walking long distances to find an isolated, safer spot. Where there are no toilets, girls are prevented from going to school. Crucial to the provision of effective sanitation and clean water, is education in safe hygiene practices, and the links between sanitation, water and disease.
“Sanitation is more important than political independence” – Mahatma Gandhi 5000 children a day die from diarrhoea and easily preventable intestinal diseases. These children are dying because they do not have access to adequate sanitation or safe, drinkable water. Without adequate sanitation, people are vulnerable to disease, lack of privacy and indignity. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable, often having to wait until it is dark to go to the toilet, or walking long distances to find an isolated, safer spot. Where there are no toilets, girls are prevented from going to school. Crucial to the provision of effective sanitation and clean water, is education in safe hygiene practices, and the links between water, sanitation and disease.
