Luena Wash
Because kids have the right to access to clean, safe drinking water and sanitation
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs play a crucial role in safeguarding child health by addressing fundamental needs for clean water, adequate sanitation, and hygienic practices. Shockingly, millions of people worldwide still lack access to these basic necessities, with approximately 2.2 billion people lacking access to safely managed drinking water services, and 4.2 billion people lacking safely managed sanitation services, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. The repercussions of inadequate WASH services are severe, particularly for children, as diarrheal diseases—often stemming from contaminated water and poor sanitation—remain a leading cause of childhood mortality globally. According to UNICEF, diarrhea kills around 525,000 children under the age of five every year, with the majority of these deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries. Furthermore, inadequate access to clean water and sanitation disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, exacerbating health disparities and hindering socio-economic development. Effective WASH interventions not only prevent the spread of diseases but also contribute significantly to reducing child mortality rates and improving overall public health outcomes, underlining the urgent need for concerted efforts to ensure universal access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene worldwide.
The Luena WASH initiative is dedicated to improving quality of life for children living within marginalized communities by ensuring their access to clean water, proper sanitation, and essential hygiene practices. Our comprehensive approach ties infrastructure development and education together with community involvement, with the goal of enhancing public health and well-being in underserved regions. Our projects actively involve the local communities in the decision-making, project planning, and implementation; which fosters the community’s ownership of the initiative and ensures its sustainability.
A #LegacyofLove Begins with You
At Luena Foundation, we believe in empowering generations of youth to become their own agents of change, but we need your help. Your donation has the power to transform lives by giving young people the tools to escape the cycle of suffering and embrace the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
100% of your donation goes directly to projects and programs, invigorating change around the world. We invest 100% locally in partnership with grassroots community leaders. Read about our commitment to incur zero administrative costs, the volunteers who empower our organization, and our annual impact reports here.