WATER AND SANITATION
- Improve sanitation facilities
- Promote good hygiene habits
- Implement Rainwater Harvesting systems
- Build wells
- Provide home water treatment capability
Importance of water
Clean drinking water is fundamental for human survival and well-being. It's essential for hydration, proper bodily functions, and disease prevention. Access to clean water is also crucial for sanitation, hygiene, and even food production. Contaminated water can lead to severe health issues, while safe, clean water supports overall health, productivity, and development.
Impact on Society
Safe and readily available water is important for public health, whether it is used for drinking, domestic use, food production or recreational purposes. Improved water supply and sanitation, and better management of water resources, can boost countries' economic growth and can contribute greatly to poverty reduction.
In 2010, the UN General Assembly explicitly recognized the human right to water and sanitation. Everyone has the right to sufficient, continuous, safe, acceptable, physically accessible and affordable water for personal and domestic use.