Through the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Project, supported by Procter & Gamble, over 2 million people in seven districts now access clean, safe water where they live. Using practical, low-cost solutions like water purification sachets and bio-sand filtration, the project ensures immediate and reliable access to drinking water—improving health, restoring dignity, and protecting children from waterborne diseases.

We construct and rehabilitate water points, drill and equip boreholes and shallow wells, and lay pipeline extensions to reach underserved communities.. These systems reduce the time children, especially girls, spend fetching water, giving them more time to learn, play, and thrive.

We construct child-friendly latrines in schools and communities that are easy to use, clean, and maintain. Gender-segregated toilets provide privacy and safety for both girls and boys, helping to improve school attendance, especially among adolescent girls.
To promote hygiene and reduce the spread of disease, we install handwashing stations close to latrines, encouraging regular hand washing after toilet use. All facilities are designed to be inclusive, with features such as ramps, handrails, and wide entrances to ensure accessibility for children with disabilities and to reduce stigma and exclusion.
Recognizing that safety concerns can discourage the use of sanitation facilities, particularly for girls, we install lighting along paths to and from latrines. This helps create a safer environment, especially at night, and contributes to children’s sense of security and well-being.

We promote hygiene education in schools and communities, educating children and families on how to prevent illness. We provide soap or suitable alternatives, install handwashing stations, and encourage routine hygiene practices. Our work also includes promoting integrated and gender-sensitive WASH in schools, recognizing the vital link between WASH services and education outcomes.

Sustainable change begins with community ownership. We work hand in hand with local communities, forming and supporting water and sanitation committees to oversee and maintain WASH infrastructure. These committees play a critical role in ensuring that services are well-managed, responsive to community needs, and continue functioning long after project completion.

To drive lasting impact, we strengthen WASH systems and promote environmental resilience. ChildFund collaborates with government agencies to ensure technical oversight in the design, construction, quality control, and maintenance of water systems. We also work with partners to support WASH good governance, social accountability, and systems strengthening, ensuring that policies and practices align with the needs of children and communities.