22/04/2024
It might not seem obvious, but healthy hygiene habits can save lives.
Poor hygiene means children get sick and miss school, adults can't work to support their families, and patients are at risk in health centres. Whole communities miss out on opportunities to improve their lives.
When a community gets clean water and decent toilets for the first time, they also have the power to change their hygiene habits. They can keep themselves and their environment clean, stay healthy and stop diseases spreading, and live dignified lives.