Clean water and adequate sanitation are basic human rights. They shape children's health, attendance and dignity at school.
For three years Afyaplus has hosted the WASH Gala, a flagship annual event that raises awareness and funds for water and sanitation projects in Iringa Region, held in line with World Water Week.
The Gala builds community-based fundraising: local people help solve their own sanitation challenges, change habits, and share responsibility for healthier environments.
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The first Gala raised funds to improve water storage facilities in 25 government schools in Iringa region.
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The second Gala funded five handwashing stations in schools.
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New partners joined the third Gala, which raised funds for handwashing stations in five more schools, designed for students with disabilities.
6,600
students reached, 3,774 girls and 2,798 boys
25
schools with improved water storage
22
schools with handwashing stations
176
taps installed, eight per station
Installed in 22 schools, each with eight taps.
500-litre tanks across schools, plus 5,000-litre tanks in three schools.
Features that let students with disabilities use the facilities.
Improved water storage in 25 schools, so children have water all day.
“It's Either Water or Water”
The theme of the third Gala says water is not a luxury, it is life itself. The evening brought together government, civil society and the private sector, and raised funds for handwashing stations in five schools, with inclusive designs for students with disabilities.
Schools and communities with the water points and handwashing stations this work makes possible.
The WASH Gala is a movement for dignity, health and hope. Join us in building a future where every child has safe water.
