The head-teacher at Nalaba School, stands outside a new WASH facility at the school.
Today is World Water Day. It is time to work together to accelerate change to solve the water and sanitation crises. In partnership with DFAT’s (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Water for…
“My dream is that my village would be changed to become a healthier one – that every family will use a hygienic toilet and wash their hands using soap after defecating and before…
Two years ago, Habitat for Humanity started working in a community in Northern Bangladesh to improve water, sanitation and hygiene practices amongst households. This included training to construct toilet facilities to a safer…
Sophie Cooke is Habitat for Humanity Australia’s International Program Manager. Recently she travelled to Indonesia to visit a housing project for displaced persons supported by Communities for Communities.
San San is a 55 year old widow living in a basic shack with her 11 year old son in Dala, Myanmar. San San’s home was destroyed by Cyclone Nargis in 2008. Her…
Chor Gobudia is a poor community in Northern Bangladesh where about 30 families reside. With limited resources, the community lacks basic facilities such as toilets and access to safe water. Their only source…
Today marks World Health Day and we are reminded of the impact that safe housing has on health.
Access to clean water doesn't just benefit a communities health, but has a wide range impact of families in developing communities. Habitat for Humanity's International Program Manager, Sophie Cooke explains...
With the support of donors including Jackie Maxted, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Habitat for Humanity supporters, we recently completed our water, sanitation and hygiene program in Mon State, Myanmar.