Tag: hygiene

Learn from WASH experts: how to design & implement sustainable WASH projects?

January 13, 2021

By Rotary Service and Engagement staff Now more than ever, access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene is critical to health of families around the world. That’s why Rotarians’ commitment to provide safe water, hygiene and sanitation products and facilities to all communities continues to grow.   Founded in 2007, the mission of the WASH Rotary Action Group is to provide … More Learn from WASH experts: how to design & implement sustainable WASH projects?

5 ways to take action on World Toilet Day

November 19, 2018

By Rotary Service and Engagement Having access to a toilet is a basic human need and right, yet 4.5 billion people worldwide live without a safe toilet and 892 million people still practice open defecation.* The United Nations shared the world is not on track to reach Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6): to ensure availability and … More 5 ways to take action on World Toilet Day

From “over there” to “over here” – access to toilets changes lives

March 13, 2017

 By Clem van den Bersselaar, member of Rotary Club of Ormoc Bay (Philippines) If you ask a Filipino living in a rural area of the Philippines where they go to the toilet, they will turn their head towards a non-specific direction and say “over there.” This means that they use any location that gives them … More From “over there” to “over here” – access to toilets changes lives

Promote the importance of global sanitation and hygiene on World Toilet Day

November 19, 2016

By the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (Wasrag) Sanitation has been a focus for Rotary since it’s early years. In fact, the very first Rotary service project, implemented in 1907 in Chicago, was the construction of public toilets (often referred to as comfort stations during that time)! In the early years of the Water … More Promote the importance of global sanitation and hygiene on World Toilet Day

It’s World Toilet Day!

November 19, 2015

By Erica Gwynn, Water and Sanitation Area of Focus Manager On 19 November, Mali celebrates the anniversary of their liberation from President Modibo Keita’s power.  In Puerto Rico, 19 November marks the day Columbus discovered the island nation.  There is only one holiday, however, that is recognized and celebrated globally on 19 November: World Toilet Day. Why do … More It’s World Toilet Day!

Make a splash, it’s World Water Day!

March 22, 2015

By Ellina Kushnir, RI Programs staff 22 March, World Water Day, reminds us to celebrate our achievements and commit to further advancements related to accessing clean water, sanitation facilities, and employing hygienic practices. Sustainable water resources are critical to reducing poverty, improving education opportunities for youth, and alleviating health-related complications. Today we recognize the countless … More Make a splash, it’s World Water Day!