Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life.

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.

HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPEN

Through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, Rotary’s people of action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.

Statements of purpose and goals

The Rotary Foundation ensures that people have sustainable access to water and sanitation by:

• Increasing equitable community access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation
• Strengthening the ability of communities to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems
• Educating communities about safe water, sanitation, and hygiene
• Supporting studies related to water and sanitation