An old piece of railroad track is laid across a pit toilet. The walls are crumbling. The stench is overwhelming. It’s the only toilet for a school in rural Ghana, and most children refuse to use it. They do their business outside instead — or quit school altogether. This is
WASH
How Rotary has changed to help people get clean water for longer than just a few years
The lack of access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene resources is one of the world’s biggest health problems — and one of the hardest to solve.
The Rotary International – USAID H2O Collaboration
The $4 million Rotary International– USAID H2O Collaboration is an integrated strategic partnership by the two organizations to complement each other by leveraging each other’s unique strengths
Rotary Club of Accra South builds toilets for 2 schools
The Rotary Club of Accra South, a member of the global Rotary International (RI) has inaugurated two toilet and sanitary facilities costing GH¢80,000 for two public schools in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region.
Providing Clean Water
When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.