SUDWASH is a Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to improving access to sustainable clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in underserved communities across Nigeria, in alignment with SDG 6.
Promoting Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for All ...
Project Mission
To promote sustainable access to clean water, improved sanitation, and hygiene practices through community-driven projects that enhance health, dignity, and well-being in underserved communities.
Provision of Clean and Safe Water
Efforts:
Drilling boreholes, rehabilitating water points, and promoting water purification systems in rural and underserved areas.
Why It Matters:
Access to clean water reduces waterborne diseases, improves public health, and saves women and children from traveling long distances to fetch water.
Improved Sanitation Facilities
Efforts:
Constructing and promoting the use of eco-friendly and gender-sensitive toilets in schools, health centers, and communities.
Why It Matters:
Proper sanitation prevents open defecation, protects the environment, and upholds human dignity especially for women and girls.
Hygiene Education and Awareness
Efforts:
Organizing hygiene campaigns and training sessions on handwashing, menstrual hygiene, and waste management.
Why It Matters:
Good hygiene practices reduce disease outbreaks, enhance school attendance, and improve overall community health.
Youth and Community Empowerment
Efforts:
Training youths and community members in water management, WASH advocacy, and maintenance of water systems.
Why It Matters:
Empowering communities ensures sustainability, creates jobs, and strengthens local ownership of WASH projects.
Partnership and Advocacy for WASH Policies
Efforts:
Collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations to influence WASH policies and attract funding.
Why It Matters:
Strong partnerships and effective advocacy expand impact, align local actions with national goals, and ensure long-term policy support for clean water and sanitation initiatives.