Clean Drinking Water & WASH Initiatives
- What We Do
- Clean Drinking Water & WASH Initiatives
FWA is dedicated to improving access to clean drinking water and promoting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in marginalized communities across Pakistan. Through targeted interventions, FWA has enhanced the quality of life for thousands of people by providing safe water solutions and creating healthier school and community environments.
Clean Drinking Water Projects
FWA has implemented clean drinking water projects in rural areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, focusing on gravity flow water supply schemes and bore wells. In over 200 schools built or rehabilitated by FWA, clean water access has been ensured. Additionally, after the 2022 floods, FWA installed Ultra-Filtration and Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants in Sindh and Baluchistan, benefiting 30,000 people by providing them with safe drinking water.
Ultra-Filtration & RO Plants
In response to the 2022 floods in Sindh and Baluchistan, FWA, supported by KnK Japan & JPF, installed 18 filtration plants. These plants, located in Jacobabad, Qambar Shadad Kot, Jaffarabad, Usta Muhammad, and Sohbatpur, have provided clean water to 10,000 people, significantly improving their health and well-being.
WASH in Schools
FWA’s “WASH in Schools” initiative improves hygiene practices, boosts student attendance, and promotes gender equality. Over 250 schools have been equipped with WASH facilities, benefiting 45,000 students. Special amenities such as Girls’ Friendly Toilets, Teachers' Friendly Toilets, and accessible facilities for those with physical disabilities have also been provided, creating healthier and more inclusive school environments.
Community-Led WASH Program
FWA's community-led WASH efforts include providing low-cost latrines in flood-affected areas of Sindh and Baluchistan. These interventions, focused on community and Women's Friendly Toilets, helped combat open defecation and address hygiene-related health challenges. In total, 160 latrines were provided, benefiting 15,000 community members by reducing waterborne diseases and improving sanitation.
Hygiene Awareness & Behavioral Change
FWA conducted hygiene awareness sessions as part of the Flood Emergency Response Program in Sindh and Baluchistan. These sessions aimed to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases and promote healthy hygiene practices. To date, 12,000 community members have participated, gaining vital knowledge on health and hygiene.
Through its clean water and WASH programs, FWA is empowering communities to lead healthier, more dignified lives while building long-term resilience to water and sanitation challenges.
