Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Child Help Foundation (CHF) is dedicated to fostering a culture of cleanliness, safety, and dignity by ensuring access to clean toilets, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities, and hygiene education for children and communities. CHF’s efforts have impacted 1,19,642 people as of December 2024, with a focus on urban, rural, and tribal regions.

Promoting Hygiene and Health in Schools and Communities

CHF actively works in Ashram schools in Jawhar and Palghar, Maharashtra, addressing critical issues like menstrual hygiene management and reproductive health education. The foundation supports these schools by implementing sustainable solutions that empower girls and boys with knowledge and resources to maintain good hygiene.

Improving Sanitation in India

With more than 50% of India’s population lacking access to toilets, CHF aligns with national priorities such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, championing efforts to provide clean water and sanitation facilities.

• Building Usable and Efficient Toilets: CHF recognizes the urgent need to construct practical and sustainable toilet facilities for schools and villages in urban, rural, and tribal areas.
• Sustainability and Maintenance: Beyond construction, CHF emphasizes the importance of maintaining sanitation infrastructure. Awareness programs are conducted to educate local communities on upkeep and hygiene practices.

Notable Achievements

• 100 Toilets: These facilities have directly benefitted 14,380 individuals, offering safe and clean sanitation access.
• 75 Water Purifiers: Installed across various locations, these purifiers have ensured clean drinking water for 22,388 people.
• Menstrual Hygiene Awareness: CHF has conducted sessions reaching 14,128 individuals, spreading critical knowledge about menstrual and reproductive health.
• Free Sanitary Pad Distribution: To support menstrual hygiene, CHF has distributed 4,26,008 sanitary pads across India at no cost.