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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

INCREASING ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER

A parent holds a cup of water to a child’s mouth in Kakuma, Kenya. The water access project there was a partnership between IsraAID and UMCOR.

Photo: Lameck Ododo, IsraAID

Billions of people around the world live without access to the basic human right of clean water. In collaboration with both Methodist and ecumenical partners, we are committed to increasing access to clean and safe water where it’s needed most. By improving the condition of sanitation facilities and raising awareness of sanitation and waste management practices, we reduce the spread of infection and water-borne disease while enhancing people’s overall quality of life.

Our Impact

See how Global Health programs made a difference in 2024.

$303,222.94

grant dollars awarded
Over a quarter million dollars went toward supporting Water, Sanitation and Hygiene initiatives.

166,248

people reached
More than 160,000 people’s access to clean water and sanitation was improved.

17

grants awarded
17 grants were awarded in support of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programming, exceeding our goal for last year.

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Joyce Madanga Global Health Story

Hear from Joyce Madanga, Maternal Child Health Coordinator in Nigeria, as she shares how Global Ministries' Global Health support has made a meaningful difference in her community.

Abundant Health General Conference 2024 Video

Overview video on the work of the Abundant Health Initiative.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Global Health

Overview video of Global Health and its work to strengthen health systems, prevent and treat disease, access clean water and sanitation, and care for vulnerable communities.

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Learn about the vital work we’re doing to help people all over the world receive the health care they need.