Poor sanitation puts children at risk of infectious diseases and malnutrition that can impact their overall development, learning and, later in life, economic opportunities. Without basic sanitation services, people are forced to use inadequate communal latrines or to practice open defecation, posing a risk to health and livelihoods. We are calling on the Government of Papua New Guinea to immediately endorse the National WASH Authority ensuring coordinated, accountable, and scalable delivery of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services. This is a critical step toward ensuring that every child in Papua New Guinea enjoys the basic human right to clean water and decent sanitation. #WASHServices #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea
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As a local WaSH-focused community-based organization in Simbu, SIWI fully supports UNICEF Papua New Guinea’s call for stronger government commitment to coordinated and scalable WASH services. Every child deserves access to safe water and decent sanitation. The statistic that 80% of rural households lack basic sanitation is a reality we see daily in our communities. This highlights the urgent need for collective action — from government, development partners, and local organizations — to close the gap. SIWI remains committed to working at the grassroots level to improve WaSH in schools and health facilities across Simbu Province, ensuring no child is left behind. #WASHServices #ForEveryChild #PapuaNewGuinea