WASH-Ed

As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on what a great year it's been. The WASH-Ed team wishes all of our partners and the communities we've been working with a safe and joyful festive season and New Year's with loved ones.

Thank you for all your contributions to our mission of ensuring every child has access to education and dignified facilities for their well-being.

Have a restful break, recharge, and get ready for an exciting 2026 ahead!

Warm regards,

The WASH-Ed Leadership team

Vinay played one of the biggest roles in helping WASH-Ed grow into what we are today. From his leadership and dedication, to his kindness and community-focused approach, Vinay was passionate about creating good in our communities.

He was our 2022 Laotian EYAA Volunteer who worked virtually with our team and the amazing volunteers from ASEAN Foundation to support Filipino schools and barangay affected by typhoons in the “Cebu for WASH” project. After wrapping up the program, Vinay came to Australia as an Australia Awards scholar, building a wonderful ecosystem of friends and like-minded change-makers around himself. He still found time to support WASH-Ed as a volunteer in his spare time, and we are able to expand our impact because of him.

The entire WASH-Ed team celebrates Vinay’s life and legacy. May your soul find peace.

Our WASH-Ed team has been very busy, and we're thrilled to tell you what's been going on behind the scenes in the last 30 days! 🎉

• Engineers Kathleen May Faigal and Ira Joshua Manuel (two of our amazing WASH-Ed Co-Founders) attended an exclusive MOU signing with the Rotary Club of Manila as one of 10 strategic partners to socially and economically benefit communities.

• WASH-Ed CEO Thomas Da Jose and Happy Tap Philippines Director Vanna Gonzales-Rodriguez signed a strategic partnership agreement to further scale WASH initiatives in Philippine schools.

• DepEd Tayo Dasmariñas City hosted the "Strengthening School WinS: A Re-orientation on the WASH in Schools Program" event, where WASH-Ed was invited to share insights and introduce our newest product (and Kiko Carabao) for educators to use in the classrooms when teaching WASH. 🕹🐃💧

• "WASH HEROES: Kiko's Flood Escape", a new product from WASH-Ed, received the People's Choice Award (Social Impact) during the 2025 Tech Fest at UTS: University of Technology Sydney due to its overwhelming popularity among youth and educators alike. Over the past Autumn semester, a group of students in the UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT has been working on a gamified learning tool that promotes healthy WASH habits and tests learners' understanding of the WASH-Ed modules.

Thank you to all our partners, supporters, and communities for helping WASH-Ed continuously grow and scale our impact in reaching every classroom in the Philippines! 💙

Wishing all a Happy Independence Day! 🇵🇭

Together with our school communities, DepEd Philippines, and partners, the WASH-Ed team celebrates the 127th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence.

May the value of education and unity for a more developed nation be enriched in the hearts and minds of everyone.

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! 🇵🇭

Kaisa ang buong Kagawaran ng Edukasyon ng sambayanan sa pagdiriwang ng ika-127 anibersaryo ng proklamasyon ng kasarinlan ng Pilipinas.

Nawa'y mamayani sa puso’t isipan ng bawat isa ang halaga ng kalayaan at pagkakaisa para sa isang mas maunlad na bansa.

To all the incredible mothers and mother figures who nurture, inspire, and lead with compassion - Happy Mother's Day!

At WASH-Ed, we're deeply grateful for the love, care, and strength you bring to your families and communities. Your dedication mirrors our own commitment to creating healthier, more resilient communities through access to clean water and sanitation.

Today, we celebrate you and the profound impact you make every single day💧💙

Tomorrow, we celebrate International Women's Day! 💜🤍💚

While we should aim to appreciate and empower women every day, it's an excellent opportunity to remember how far we've come in fighting for women's rights, education, and independence.

This is our WASH-Ed team saying thank you to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, daughters, teachers, nurses, engineers, community leaders, and female founders who have changed lives and saved lives.

🎉 Incredible news! Our Founder Thomas Da Jose has been selected as one of 14 global leaders for the prestigious IWA-GRUNDFOS Youth Action for SDG6 Fellowship!

This recognition from the International Water Association and Grundfos validates our mission at WASH-Ed to deliver innovative, community-driven WASH education and infrastructure solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. Thomas's selection from hundreds of global applicants showcases the social impact of our work in empowering communities through locally-led initiatives.

The Fellowship aligns with our objectives in:
✅ Driving sustainable WASH education programs that create lasting community impact
✅ Developing scalable solutions for clean water and sanitation challenges
✅ Collaborating with global water sector leaders and innovators
✅ Amplifying youth voices in shaping water sustainability and resilience

We're proud to see our founder recognized among the world's emerging water sector leaders. This achievement reinforces WASH-Ed's commitment to advancing SDG6 and creating meaningful change in communities that need it most.

Join us in congratulating Thomas as he embarks on this transformative journey! We look forward to sharing updates on the innovative projects and initiatives that will emerge from this Fellowship.

With each new year are new opportunities for growth. That's why our WASH-Ed team is pleased to announce the new members of our Advisory Board for the next two years. 💙🩷💛

Our exciting upcoming pipeline of programs will be underscored by the strategy and experience brought by our board and partners across the region. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to learn the latest news and projects from WASH-Ed.

ASEAN is full of so many different cultures, foods, mindsets, and ideas. Bringing our team of youth volunteers together takes a lot of empathy, patience, and the willingness to learn. We are appreciative of Maybank, ASEAN Foundation, Maybank Foundation, and ASEAN for trusting us as a CSO to help lead the eYAA Project for future generations.

A special shoutout and feature of Team Leader Paul Hendrik Cortez - Thank you for being a key part of the WASH-Ed community. Every ripple grows the work we do to help even more people across the region.

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As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on what a great year it's been. The WASH-Ed team wishes all of our partners and the communities we've been working with a safe and joyful festive season and New Years with loved ones. 💙

Thank you for all your contributions to our mission of ensuring every child has access to education and dignified facilities for their well-being.

Have a restful break, recharge, and get ready for an exciting 2025 ahead! 🌟

Warm regards, Thomas Da Jose (CEO) and the WASH-Ed Leadership team

We are thrilled to announce that WASH-Ed has been honored with the 2024 Gawad Baynahan Award by the Philippine Government DepEd Tayo Dasmariñas City!

This recognition celebrates our unwavering commitment to enhancing education and community welfare through our impactful WASH programs 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teachers, schools, and communities who make this achievement possible. Your support and collaboration are the backbone of our success 🙌

Special gratitude to partnering WASH-Ed champion, Rio Marie Ocenar (Project and Planning Implementation Division Head of PrimeWater Dasmariñas City - DWD), for accepting this award on our behalf. Your leadership and dedication inspire us every day 💪

We are excited to continue our partnership with DepEd, expanding our reach to more schools and integrating our innovative learning curriculum and digital platform. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for every learner 📚✨

Thank you, Sir Elias A. Alicaya Jr. (OIC - Schools Division Superintendent), for this incredible honor. We look forward to many more years of collaboration and success!

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