Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) | Vibepedia

Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is a vital sector in development cooperation, aiming to provide universal access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene services. The main purposes of WASH are to achieve public health gains, implement the human right to water and sanitation, reduce the burden of collecting drinking water for women, and improve education and health outcomes. Organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) play a crucial role in promoting WASH services, with a focus on equitable and accessible water and sanitation for all. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have further emphasized the importance of WASH.