Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life.
When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.
March is Rotary's Clean Water and Sanitation Month.
Through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, Rotary’s people of action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.
https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/providing-clean-water
The Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action group was formed in 2007 as a group of Rotarians, recognized by Rotary International, focused on water & sanitation work. We are now continuing their mission to give back by using the profits of selling filters to supply filters where they are needed the most.
Rotarians are uniquely qu
alified to deliver sustainable solutions. They understand the culture and values of the local communities to which they belong. They are attuned to political considerations and can pinpoint problems before they become hurdles.
The world is discovering that effective programs take 3 to 5 years to be sustainable – local community engagement and appropriate technologies are keys to success. Solutions need to consider complex realities: geography, geology, climate, local culture for example. Ensuring a project is based on best practices isn’t easy, requiring skills often not readily available to Rotary Clubs.
Wasrag was created to provide the know-how, consistency and credibility essential to success over the long term. This has come together in a program called “Start with Water”.
https://startwithwater.org/wasrag/
You can read about Hawthorn Rotary’s completed Clean Water Projects:
In Myanmar at https://hawthornrotary.org.au/stories/myanmar-clean-water-project/
Cambodia https://www.hawthornrotary.org.au/Stories/cambodia-clean-water-and-toilet-project-1