Water, Sanitation and Health

Strategies for Northern Development (SND) is dedicated to improving Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services, particularly for underserved and vulnerable communities. Our initiatives focus on increasing access to safe drinking water, enhancing sanitation facilities, and promoting good hygiene practices, all in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) on clean water and sanitation.

SND’s efforts will target the provision of potable water, the promotion of household hygiene, and addressing various WASH challenges to reduce the prevalence of waterborne diseases. We aim to improve community sanitation by scaling up water treatment at the household level, conducting regular water sampling, and enhancing hygiene promotion and water source protection. These interventions are expected to contribute significantly to healthier living conditions by preventing a range of diseases.

Achieving adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all, including the elimination of open defecation, requires special attention to the needs of women, girls, and vulnerable populations. Our emphasis is on establishing inclusive sanitation and hygiene policies and practices that ensure no one is left behind. SND remains committed to promoting equality for the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable, with a specific focus on empowering women and girls through improved menstrual hygiene management and other targeted interventions.