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New Report Highlights Water Crisis
Global Water Crisis Threatens Food Production
The Global Commission on the Economy of Water (GCEW), based in France, released a 194- page report in October 2024 that indicates that the hydrological cycle is out of balance, due to climate change and decades of mismanagement of our fresh water sources.
An article, that appeared in DW, a Brazilian media source, provides a summary of the extensive report.
The Global Commission on the Economy of Water (GCEW), based in France, released a 194- page report in October 2024 that indicates that the hydrological cycle is out of balance, due to climate change and decades of mismanagement of our fresh water sources.
An article, that appeared in DW, a Brazilian media source, provides a summary of the extensive report.
Sharing Your Passion for WASH
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Share Your Passion for WASH
Over the last year, the WASH Ambassador program has expanded considerably. We currently have 120 WASH Ambassadors, and our goal is to have at least one WASH Ambassador in each District, so we have a lot of work to do.
Ambassadors are passionate about Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, trusted and respected members in their District who advocate for universal WASH, and are connectors of resources for Rotary Members around the world.
To learn more and to apply, go to https://www.wash-rag.org/ambassadors/
Over the last year, the WASH Ambassador program has expanded considerably. We currently have 120 WASH Ambassadors, and our goal is to have at least one WASH Ambassador in each District, so we have a lot of work to do.
Ambassadors are passionate about Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, trusted and respected members in their District who advocate for universal WASH, and are connectors of resources for Rotary Members around the world.
To learn more and to apply, go to https://www.wash-rag.org/ambassadors/
better help support the work of Ambassadors and increase the impact of the program. The goal is to have strong committees in all seven regions, thus helping to improve operational and strategic efficiencies, including closer communication, communication in a common language and culture, as well as bringing the program closer to local Rotarians, government agencies, Cadre, nonprofits and other WASH partners. By developing strong collaborative teams in each of the regions, allows for a greater ability to serve local needs.Baby WASH
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Baby WASH
Blessing Muderhwa, a WASH Ambassador and Rotaract member, provided a presentation on Baby WASH an integrated approach to decreasing child mortality in the first 1,000 days of life. The four key components are Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, Nutrition, Early Childhood Development, and WASH.
A key issue was the lack of adequate WASH in Healthcare facilities, which compromises the ability to provide basic services, such as clean childbirth and surgery areas, and the prevention of hospital acquired infections.
Blessing Muderhwa, a WASH Ambassador and Rotaract member, provided a presentation on Baby WASH an integrated approach to decreasing child mortality in the first 1,000 days of life. The four key components are Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, Nutrition, Early Childhood Development, and WASH.
A key issue was the lack of adequate WASH in Healthcare facilities, which compromises the ability to provide basic services, such as clean childbirth and surgery areas, and the prevention of hospital acquired infections.
Water is for More than Drinking
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Water in Healthcare Services is for More than Drinking
Poorly managed WASH services put patients and staff at risk of harm from healthcare-related infections. Dr Li Ann Ong who will host the following webinar was a contributor to the article "Making water safe for maternal & neonatal care in Bangladesh hospitals."
The Water Institute at UNC is putting on a free webinar on the topic "Water for healthcare services is for more than drinking: Rethinking indicators for healthcare facilities"
Thursday, November 14
8:00 am EST / 13:00 CET / 7:00 pm Dhaka Time
Registration link: https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqd-ippj0vH9JZ8anknZ7tV6rVhv9n3XPM
Poorly managed WASH services put patients and staff at risk of harm from healthcare-related infections. Dr Li Ann Ong who will host the following webinar was a contributor to the article "Making water safe for maternal & neonatal care in Bangladesh hospitals."
The Water Institute at UNC is putting on a free webinar on the topic "Water for healthcare services is for more than drinking: Rethinking indicators for healthcare facilities"
Thursday, November 14
8:00 am EST / 13:00 CET / 7:00 pm Dhaka Time
Registration link: https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqd-ippj0vH9JZ8anknZ7tV6rVhv9n3XPM
Is Electricity part of WASH
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Is Power Part of WASH
Recently, the WHO released their Global Framework for Action related to healthcare facilities. The report indicates that for healthcare facilities to provide essential, climate-resilient, quality health services, they need safe and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), health care waste management, and reliable electricity.
Our new Sanitation and Hygiene sub-committee is asking, in light of this report, should Rotary WASH in Healthcare facilities be requiring medical waste management, and electricity as part of their proposals.
Send your comments and suggestions to info@wash-rag.org.
Recently, the WHO released their Global Framework for Action related to healthcare facilities. The report indicates that for healthcare facilities to provide essential, climate-resilient, quality health services, they need safe and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), health care waste management, and reliable electricity.
Our new Sanitation and Hygiene sub-committee is asking, in light of this report, should Rotary WASH in Healthcare facilities be requiring medical waste management, and electricity as part of their proposals.
Send your comments and suggestions to info@wash-rag.org.
12 Schools in 12 Months
12 Schools in 12 Months
Setting WASH goals for the upcoming year is always a great way to ensure something gets done.
The Rotary Club of Silk City Malda established a goal for the current Rotary year to install handwashing facilities at 12 rural primary schools in West Benegal, India, at a rate of one per month.
Setting WASH goals for the upcoming year is always a great way to ensure something gets done.
The Rotary Club of Silk City Malda established a goal for the current Rotary year to install handwashing facilities at 12 rural primary schools in West Benegal, India, at a rate of one per month.
NEW !! - WASH Project Portal
Monday, September 30, 2024
NEW !!
The WASH Rotary Action Group is very excited to be releasing a location for Rotary and Rotaract Clubs to upload and promote their Global Grant WASH Projects to obtain partners and financing.
To see the projects submitted or to submit your Club's Global Grant go to WASH Project Center
The WASH Rotary Action Group is very excited to be releasing a location for Rotary and Rotaract Clubs to upload and promote their Global Grant WASH Projects to obtain partners and financing.
To see the projects submitted or to submit your Club's Global Grant go to WASH Project Center
Get $$ for your Global Grant
Monday, September 30, 2024
Get $$ for Your Global Grant
Our Professional Services Team will review your Global Grant, before it is submitted to The Rotary Foundation, and provide you suggestions on improvements that will increase its chances of being approved by the Foundation.
If you make the changes we suggest and the Grant is approved the WASH Rotary Action Group will provide your Club $2,000 for allowing us the opportunity to review it.
Our Professional Services Team will review your Global Grant, before it is submitted to The Rotary Foundation, and provide you suggestions on improvements that will increase its chances of being approved by the Foundation.
If you make the changes we suggest and the Grant is approved the WASH Rotary Action Group will provide your Club $2,000 for allowing us the opportunity to review it.
2024-10 World Toilet Day
Monday, September 30, 2024
Toilets: A Place for Peace
November 19 is World Toilet Day.
"Safe Toilets for all by 2030" is one of the targets of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SD6)- But the world is seriously off track.
The theme this year is "Toilets: A Place for Peace." This essential space, at the centre of our lives, should be safe and secure. But for billions of people, sanitation is under threat from conflict, climate change, disasters and neglect.
Go to World Toilet Day get resources from the UN.
November 19 is World Toilet Day.
"Safe Toilets for all by 2030" is one of the targets of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SD6)- But the world is seriously off track.
The theme this year is "Toilets: A Place for Peace." This essential space, at the centre of our lives, should be safe and secure. But for billions of people, sanitation is under threat from conflict, climate change, disasters and neglect.
Go to World Toilet Day get resources from the UN.
Rotary International Promotes WASH-RAG
By Ian RumblesWednesday, September 11, 2024
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