Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Case Study: Supporting Market-Based Solutions for Safe and Affordable Water in India
Foundation Center
Through a three-year $3.5 million partnership with Safe Water Network (SWN), The PepsiCo Foundation provides market-based approaches and technical support for safe and affordable water access to communities in Ghana, India, and Bangladesh. As part of the initiative, SWN and PepsiCo Foundation are...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaWaterCredit: Bringing Microfinance to Water and Sanitation Sector
Foundation Center
In 2004, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation awarded more than $1 million to finance Water Partners International (Water.org) in its efforts to provide safe water and sanitation to the poor in developing countries. Water Partners International launched a pilot Water Credit Initiative which...Read more
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