Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program
OUR WORK
Access to clean water is a cornerstone of life, and we are proud to back initiatives that provide this essential resource to people across Africa.
We also believe that it is crucial to educate the African people about the importance of clean water for preventing illnesses, as well as how to safely use and collect it
OUR IMPACT IN 2024
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Clean water projects were completed, benefiting over 48,500 individuals in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Malawi.
Bread and Water for Africa® Spring Protection Projects in Rural Uganda in 2024 Today Serving 8,500 Individuals, Schools, a Health Center, and More with Clean Water!
In Uganda, “poor sanitation and hygiene, as well as unequal access to safe drinking water, make thousands of children very sick and at risk of death.” So says UNICEF, noting that WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) “are essential for life and health, but they are...
Seventeen Wells Repaired Giving Hope to Ethiopian Villagers Struggling to Survive Amidst Severe Drought and Conflict
In March, we reported our efforts to repair nonfunctioning water wells in Ethiopia amidst severe drought and conflict in the Amhara region of the vast country. It was on that World Water Day, March 24, that we announced that “our immediate mission is to help repair...
Bread and Water for Africa® Working to Alleviate Water Crisis for Thousands in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
“The Democratic Republic of the Congo is suffering from a severe drinking water crisis.” Those stark words came in July from Lucien Beele, executive director of one of our newest WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) partners located in the Democratic Republic of the...