OUR ENVIRONMENT AND WASH
SOSHEDO Foundation works with communities, schools, households, local leaders and partners to improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene while promoting environmental protection, climate resilience and healthier communities.
To date, our work has reached 700+ people with WASH and environmental health education, supported 50+ households to adopt improved sanitation and hygiene practices, engaged 10+ communities in environmental conservation and climate-resilience activities, and supported the construction, rehabilitation or improvement of 5+ water sources. We have also reached 50+ schools and community institutions with WASH interventions and supported the planting or growing of 1,000+ trees.
OUR KEY AREAS OF WORK
- Safe Water Access
We support communities to identify water challenges, develop and maintain appropriate water sources, promote safe water collection, storage and handling, encourage household water treatment, and strengthen community ownership of water facilities. - Sanitation and Hygiene
We promote household and community sanitation, latrine ownership and use, handwashing, safe waste disposal, food hygiene, clean environments and targeted support for vulnerable households. - School WASH
We promote safe drinking water, sanitation, handwashing, personal hygiene, menstrual health, proper waste disposal and inclusive WASH facilities. We also support WASH clubs and peer-led education. - Menstrual Health and Hygiene
We provide menstrual health education, address myths and stigma, promote hygienic menstrual practices and improve access to appropriate materials and support services. - Environmental Conservation and Restoration
We engage communities and young people in tree planting, ecosystem restoration, sustainable land use, natural-resource protection and environmental cleanliness. - Climate Change Adaptation and Community Resilience
We promote climate awareness, risk identification, climate-resilient practices, environmental restoration, sustainable resource management and community preparedness. - Waste Management and Pollution Prevention
We promote responsible waste segregation, reduction, reuse and recycling, community clean-ups, plastic-pollution awareness and locally appropriate waste-management solutions.