UNICEF and THX Japan improve health services in Mulitaka

Drought and flooding = unsafe water in different ways = #cholera for example. Today at #SIDA2025 Scotland's International Development Alliance conference there was much mention of #WASH as an example of how the development sector can work but with debt challenges. The example of Zambia was given, where safer deliveries have meant better functioning health workers and #healthoutcomes. Key points: - Rural services for #water supply, that locals can afford is important and are still necessary. This resonates with a current WaterAid we are completing Julie Storr RGN BN MBA MHS Kyla Smith - Reverse call for proposals - an really interesting example on shifting the power! - Un train old habits & empower communities to make their own aid & development calls. - The information required to put across the point and engage others is really important for community communication. - Engagement around calls is so important, it’s not a simple one off. And back to debt - always ask is it flexible, is it interest free, is it based on local priorities. Trust! What role does the health sector play in all this? Be informed of the complexities of delivering and funding safe care. It’s making me reflect on the implementation cycle used in World Health Organization #infectionprevention manuals, which is relevant any time & can lead to a better chance of engagement and successs for improvement projects. #sustainabledevelopment

This report, titled "The Flow of a Crisis: An Infrastructural and Public Health Assessment of Water and Sanitation in Kathmandu Valley," details the severe and chronic water and sanitation crisis gripping the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The report concludes that this multifaceted crisis is caused by systemic infrastructural failure, decades of underinvestment, and fragmented governance, rather than natural scarcity. Read full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfq2sA-h

In Cambodia, families are innovating to grow food anywhere. 🌍 Using raised beds, spiral gardens, and portable solutions like plastic bottles, foam containers, and buckets, communities are creating Victory Gardens that are low-cost and simple to maintain, and even resilient against flooding. 💧 Victory Gardens provide daily vegetables and improved nutrition, while creating income opportunities for families. They demonstrate how innovative, local solutions can deliver outsized impact in the global fight for food security. With The Face-to-Face Project, every $5 invested helps transform futures and strengthen communities in Cambodia and Malawi. 💚 #VictoryGarden #FaceToFaceProject #FoodSecurity #CommunityImpact #LocalSolutions

💧 Water Security: The Foundation of Resilient Communities Access to clean and reliable water is more than a basic need, it’s the foundation of health, education, and economic stability. Yet, millions in Kenya still face daily water insecurity due to climate change, erratic rainfall, and limited. #Sustainability #Resilience #Communityleddevelopment

Access to clean water is more than a basic need, it is the foundation of health and opportunity. In Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, LIFE for Relief and Development continues to build water wells that are transforming daily life for vulnerable families. Before these wells, women and children walked long distances to fetch water, often from unsafe sources. This not only exposed families to waterborne illnesses, but also stole precious time from education, work, and family life. Today, communities report: · Improved health with fewer cases of waterborne disease. · Time saved, especially for women and children, who now focus on school and household needs. · Increased stability in daily routines. · Safer environments, reducing risks for children who once traveled far alone. Impact Stories: · Madwal, a father in Bar Kaly, shared how his daughter Naveeda prayed daily for a well close to home. Today, her joy is unmeasurable, “Thank God, we now have a well close to home!” · Shafiq, from Jawar Kaly, once broke his leg walking to fetch water. Now, he says, “LIFE has brought back comfort, health, and dignity to our lives.” · Lal War Jan, after 20 years of waiting for clean water, calls this project the fulfillment of a long-held dream. To ensure these wells last for generations, community maintenance committees were formed and trained, families received hygiene and water conservation training, and local ownership ensures long-term responsibility for upkeep. These wells were fully funded by LIFE donors, and no external funding was required. They represent not just infrastructure, but an investment in resilience. With millions still lacking access to safe drinking water across Afghanistan, our mission continues. Every well dug is another step toward a healthier, more hopeful future. Learn more about LIFE’s global water initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/gccRNPKH Life for Relief and Development #LifeForReliefUSA #CleanWater #HumanitarianAid #Afghanistan #DignityThroughWater #LIFE

Access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right yet in 24 Nigerian states, less than 50% of the population has access to basic sanitation services. Our Study on Social Protection and Infrastructure Service Delivery in Nigeria in partnership with CSG Development Ltd. revealed that inadequate water and sanitation systems contribute to recurring disease outbreaks nationwide. Clean water must be affordable, safely provided, and within reach for every resident. It’s time to take action! #InfrastructureForAll #CleanWater #Nigeria

MCHS focuses on social work activities and creating safe spaces where diverse communities can communicate and learn together. In this photo, our staff are delivering WASH awareness sessions to displaced families in northern Myanmar. The discussion covered: * What types of waste exist in the community; * The consequences of poor waste management; * Locally affordable solutions; and * Why community participation is essential. All participants paid close attention during the session — and just as importantly, they have been practicing outside what they learned. This shows that knowledge gained is transforming into community action. Through these awareness efforts, MCHS has engaged over 324 community members. Together, we are strengthening awareness, preventing disease risks, and promoting healthier environments. To truly prevent potential outbreaks, much more focus and investment in environmental sanitation is still needed. #WASH #Community #MCHS #EnvironmentHealth_Sanitation

Our team is partnering with the Kogwari community in Homa Bay County, Kenya to tackle one of their greatest challenges: access to clean water. Families face droughts, crop failure, and waterborne diseases, with women and children often missing school and work to fetch unsafe water. In May 2025, we traveled to Kogwari to: ✅ Survey water sources and test quality ✅ Work with officials to approve a borehole ✅ Engage students and sign a community agreement This project is about more than water—it’s about health, education, and opportunity. 💧 #EWB #EWBHoward #CommunityImpact #SustainableDevelopment

Kenya wastes up to 40% of its harvest each year, draining $560 million from farmers and communities. Learn how better storage and handling can feed more people, cut emissions, and boost farm profits using tools that already exist. https://lnkd.in/dYJqngwX

News Update! **Punjab Launches 'Bottled Water' Initiative for Rural Communities** Explore Punjab’s new door-to-door bottled water delivery in remote areas as part of broader public service initiatives. Learn how over 1.15 million flood-affected residents received medical aid, electric buses will debut by December, and 5,000 water filtration plants restored. #Punjabgovernment #bottledwaterdelivery #ruralwatersupply #medicaltreatment #electricbuses #publicinfrastructure #waterfiltrationplants #MaryamNawaz #Lahorestreets #urbandevelopment #remoteareasPakistan #governmentwelfareprograms #wateraccessibility #floodreliefefforts #Punjabdevelopment Read More: https://lnkd.in/d2bcPQKV Visit Us: https://lnkd.in/d_8kFaZU