Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Promotion
For individuals and communities displaced by conflict or disaster, access to clean water, safe sanitation, and proper hygiene facilities is a fundamental human right and a matter of survival.
Our Expertise in WASH
IRB’s WASH programs are designed to save lives, protect public health, and improve overall living conditions for displaced populations. We adopt an integrated, community-driven approach that aligns WASH initiatives with shelter, education, and livelihoods programs to create sustainable, dignified environments where people can rebuild their lives.
Lack of adequate WASH facilities in displacement settings can expose individuals to severe health risks, undermine their ability to lead dignified lives, and hinder children—especially girls—from attending school. By providing essential infrastructure and promoting hygiene awareness, we empower communities to maintain safe and healthy living conditions.
Our WASH Approach: Key Areas of Focus
Safe Water Supply
Ensuring reliable access to clean and sufficient water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene.
Implementing water purification systems and sustainable water source management.
Strengthening community water governance through training and capacity-building.
Sanitation and Waste Management
Constructing and maintaining safe, gender-segregated latrines and toilets.
Implementing solid waste management and site drainage systems to prevent disease outbreaks.
Promoting community-led sanitation solutions for long-term sustainability.
Hygiene Promotion and Disease Prevention
Educating displaced communities on safe hygiene practices and disease prevention strategies.
Supporting schools with improved sanitation facilities and hygiene education to ensure safe learning environments.
Strengthening disease surveillance and response mechanisms to mitigate health crises.
WASH in Schools and Public Institutions
Equipping schools with handwashing stations, latrines, and menstrual hygiene facilities.
Training teachers and students on best hygiene practices.
Partnering with education programs to ensure that WASH infrastructure supports access to learning.
Climate-Resilient and Sustainable WASH Solutions
Integrating climate adaptation strategies into water and sanitation systems.
Promoting eco-friendly solutions such as rainwater harvesting and water-efficient technologies.
Supporting displaced communities in managing WASH services sustainably.
Our Commitment to Lasting Impact
By 2025, IRB aims to strengthen its WASH programs through a holistic and inclusive approach that prioritizes community participation, environmental sustainability, and long-term resilience. Our goal is not just to meet immediate humanitarian needs but to build a future where every displaced person has access to safe water, dignified sanitation, and the knowledge to maintain a healthy, secure environment.
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- 39a Dufferin Avenue, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 3AB
- info@irelandrefugeeboard.co.uk