In communities without or with limited toilets, the practice of defecating in the open (such as in fields, bushes, or by bodies of water) becomes common thereby ravaging public health. Exposed faecal matter contaminates food, water and the environment, and can spread serious diseases, such as cholera, typhoid, COVID-19. Coupled…
“Making water, sanitation and hygiene services adaptive, safe and resilient” Climate change is impacting negatively on lifestyles and environments already. Climate change effects are strikingly felt through water with results such as water scarcity, contaminated water etc. Increased demand for water due to low rainfall can cause water sources (including…
Every year on August 19th, the world comes together to observe World Humanitarian Day, a day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009 to honor humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. The day was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of…
“Making WASH services available in academic environments” Many schools and/or learning institutions lack safe drinking water, toilets and soap for hand-washing, making learning and teaching difficult for children and teachers respectively – with devastating consequences for the future of children most especially. Children who cannot wash their hands face a…
The Environmental Protection and Development Association (EPDA) is dedicated to preserving nature while creating sustainable communities globally.
