CLEAN WATER & SANITATION

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

Welcome to Rotary Club of Lahore, Jinnah District 3272. Empowering Communities with Clean Water & Sanitation

At Rotary Club of Lahore, Jinnah, we are committed to improving the quality of life for people in Pakistan. Our primary focus is on providing access to clean water and sanitation, which are fundamental to a healthy and prosperous society.

Through our dedicated WASH programs (Water and Sanitation), we mobilize resources and collaborate with local communities to address the pressing need for safe drinking water, proper sanitation facilities, and improved hygiene practices. By promoting these essential elements, we aim to create a sustainable impact and uplift the lives of individuals and families.

Join us in our mission to make a difference. Together, we can empower communities, transform lives, and build a brighter future for Pakistan. Explore our website to discover more about our initiatives, ongoing projects, and how you can actively contribute to our efforts. Together, let’s create lasting positive change and ensure a healthier and more prosperous Pakistan for al

Why Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene?

Ensuring safe drinking water, proper sanitation, and hygiene is pivotal for human health and well-being. Consumption of unsafe water can result in ailments like diarrhea, while untreated human waste can taint water sources used for drinking, farming, bathing, and more.

Inadequate sanitation contributes to the spread of diseases such as cholera, dysentery, hepatitis A, and typhoid. It also hampers Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio.

Despite considerable strides in improving access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene practices, billions still lack these essential services. A shifting climate compounded this challenge, growing population pressures on water sources, and inefficient water and sanitation management methods.

As per the UN’s Water for Life Decade initiative, it’s projected that by 2025, around two-thirds of the global population might be facing water-stressed circumstances. This indicates that the available water resources won’t be sufficient to meet the needs of both people and the environment in these regions. Additionally, the UN predicts that about 1.8 billion individuals will reside in regions facing absolute water scarcity, signifying that even after all viable solutions to enhance supply and manage demand are applied, the available water supply won’t meet the demand.
According to a 2019 United Nations report, approximately 2 billion individuals are devoid of fundamental sanitation amenities like toilets or latrines. Among them, 673 million resort to open defecation, including in street drains or bodies of water. On a global scale, at least 2 billion people rely on drinking water sources tainted by fecal contamination.
A 2019 United Nations fact sheet on drinking water reveals that in the least-developed countries, 22% of healthcare facilities lack water service, 21% lack sanitation service, and 22% lack waste management service.

Safe water, sanitation, and hygiene are not only essential for human health but also play a vital role in improving livelihoods, school attendance, preserving dignity, and fostering resilient communities within healthy environments.

What Rotary Is Doing?

Rotary acknowledges the significance of addressing water and sanitation crises in partnership. This involves safeguarding, rejuvenating, and sustainably managing water resources to enhance their quality and availability, thereby promoting access to safe water and sanitation for communities. Rotary members invest their time, technical skills, and societal influence in:

Ensuring universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water
Enhancing water quality through safeguarding surface and groundwater, minimizing pollution, and encouraging wastewater reuse
Ensuring universal and equitable access to improved sanitation and waste management to eliminate open defecation
Enhancing community hygiene awareness, practices, and behaviors to prevent disease transmission
Empowering governments, institutions, and communities to establish, fund, administer, and maintain sustainable water and sanitation services

HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPEN

Rotary Club of Lahore, Jinnah District 3272 is a community-based organization that intends
to improve the quality of life for people in Pakistan by empowering them with knowledge,
skills, and opportunities. We mobilize resources through WASH programs (Water and
sanitation) which are aimed at improving access to safe drinking water, proper sanitation
and hygiene among others.