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Supplying sufficient safe water and sanitation facilities to nearly 1 million refugees is a huge challenge for the Government of Bangladesh and NGOs, including World Vision. WASH services are critical to reduce mortality and morbidity, and enhance refugees’ protection, dignity and quality of life.
World Vision installs deep-tube wells, constructs gender-sensitive latrines and provides hygiene items to refugee families in 10 camps. Refugees learn how to maintain good health and prevent disease through our hygiene promotion sessions. We also support more than 1,000 WASH committees that manage and maintain camp facilities. This community-led approach results in sustainable impact.
WASH FACTS
15 LITRES minimum amount of water required per person per day according to emergency standards.
13.6 MILLION litres of water required by refugees daily in 10 camps where World Vision works.
182,071 KG amount of solid waste produced daily in 10 camps where World Vision works.
65% of households surveyed report that children under age 5 “usually” practice open defecation.