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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH)
“Clean water. Safe sanitation. Healthier lives.”
ABOUT THE PROGRAM :
The MASTUL Foundation’s WASH program is committed to improving access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene education for underserved communities in Bangladesh. By installing safe water sources, building hygienic toilets, and conducting awareness campaigns on personal and environmental hygiene, the program directly supports SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. It also contributes to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by reducing waterborne diseases and promoting healthy practices. MASTUL’s WASH initiative empowers communities to lead healthier, safer lives while fostering long-term resilience and dignity.
Through installation of safe water sources, construction of hygienic toilets, and awareness campaigns, the program improves community health and dignity. It directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
🎯 Mission
To ensure universal access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, and hygiene awareness—reducing disease and improving the quality of life for underserved communities.
👁️ Vision
A Bangladesh where every individual can enjoy clean water, hygienic sanitation facilities, and a healthy environment—free from waterborne diseases and preventable illnesses.
⚙️ How It Works
- Safe Water Sources: Installation of deep tube wells, water filters, and solar-powered pumps in remote and urban slum areas.
- Sanitation Infrastructure: Building hygienic toilets for households, schools, and public areas to prevent open defecation.
- Hygiene Education: Conducting campaigns in schools and communities to promote handwashing, waste management, and menstrual hygiene.
- Community Empowerment: Training local volunteers to maintain facilities and spread awareness.
- Monitoring & Maintenance: Regular checks ensure sustainability of installed resources.
🎯 Target (2025–2026)
- Provide safe drinking water to 50,000+ people in rural and urban areas
- Build 1,000+ hygienic toilets in underserved regions
- Conduct 200+ hygiene workshops in schools and communities
- Train 500+ community health promoters
🌍 How It Meets SDG 6 and SDG 3
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
The WASH program ensures availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation by:
- Installing clean water points, reducing reliance on unsafe sources
- Eliminating open defecation through hygienic toilet construction
- Educating communities about proper water usage and waste management
- Empowering local caretakers to maintain infrastructure
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
By improving water and sanitation, the program significantly reduces:
- Waterborne diseases (cholera, diarrhea, typhoid)
- Child mortality caused by contaminated water and poor hygiene
- Health burdens on families, allowing them to live healthier and more productive lives
📊 Impact & Transparency
- ✅ 15,000+ people gained access to safe drinking water (2024)
- ✅ 500+ toilets built in rural and slum areas
- ✅ 100+ awareness campaigns held across schools and communities
- ✅ Annual impact reports shared with donors and stakeholders
- ✅ Regular maintenance & monitoring to ensure sustainability
🤝 Who Benefits?
- Villagers relying on unsafe water sources
- Families in urban slums with no access to proper toilets
- School children learning better hygiene practices
- Communities vulnerable to disease outbreaks
📸 Voices from the Community
“We no longer walk miles for water. My children drink safely now.” — A mother in Kurigram
“Before, students were often sick. Now, with clean toilets and handwashing stations, attendance has improved.” — A school teacher in Satkhira