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Goal :Promoting education and awareness campaigns to change behaviors related to water use, sanitation, hygiene and management fostering positive habits within communities.

Health and Economic development strategy organization works with a set of interrelated practices and interventions aimed at ensuring access to clean water, proper sanitation facilities, and good hygiene practices. These are crucial components for maintaining public health, preventing waterborne diseases, and promoting overall well-being, especially in developing and resource-constrained areas such as the rural sub counties in Kisumu county and Homa Bay County .HEDSO aims at ensuring AGYW and Youth have good health to achieve their full potential by :

  • Having access to clean and safe drinking water is fundamental for human health. Many diseases are caused by contaminated water sources. Improving water quality involves treating water to remove contaminants, pathogens, and pollutants that could cause illness.
  • Improving Sanitation that involves sensitization on safe collection, disposal, and treatment of human waste. This includes the provision of adequate toilet facilities and the proper management of wastewater and sewage. Poor sanitation can lead to the spread of diseases and environmental pollution.
  • Promote behaviors that improve health and prevent disease transmission. This includes practices such as handwashing with soap, maintaining personal cleanliness, and practicing proper food handling and preparation.
  • Goal :Promoting education and awareness campaigns to change behaviors related to water use, sanitation, hygiene and management fostering positive habits within communities.
    OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTCOMES
    Instill positive behavior change in hygiene and sanitation among learners in learning institutions. Increased knowledge among learners on Wash program.

    Healthier individuals with reduced disease risks.
    Reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and other infections caused by poor water quality and inadequate sanitation. Improved public health and healthier population.
    Advocate for improved WASH infrastructure. Healthier communities.

    Reduced mortality rates.