WASH Programs
Access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene impacts millions of people. Give the gift of cleanliness today with a generous monthly or one-time donation.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
WASH is an acronym that stands for water, sanitation and hygiene. These programs are paired because each one impacts the others. Lack of sanitation through proper latrines or toilets can lead to contaminated water. Lack of clean water can impair hygiene. Lack clean water, sanitation and hygiene leads to health issues like intestinal infections, cholera and other illness than can lead to death.
The number of people who lack access to clean water is larger than the populations of the United States of America, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and France combined. Poverty, conflict and natural disasters leave millions to deal with unsafe, contaminated water.
At Baitulmaal, we believe everyone has the right to clean, drinkable water. This belief drives us to fund water access projects all over the world that include digging water wells, establishing and refilling water tanks and support water stations in areas of need.
It also drives us to provide sanitation and hygiene solutions, like proper latrines, hygiene kits and education to help fight against illness.
If you share this belief, join us in providing safe, clean water, sanitation and hygiene to people in need around the world.
You are an important part of the solution. Without your generous donation, we would not be able to dig wells, establish and refill tanks, build latrines and provide hygiene solutions.
Below are WASH projects you can support.
Facts about WASH
- 663 million people do not have access to clean water
- 801,000 children under 5 years old die every year from contaminated water
- 40 billion hours spent by women walking to water sources
- 40% of the world’s population suffer from water scarcity
- 1 child dies every 21 seconds from water-related illness
- 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation
- 2.2 billion infections transmitted due to lack of sanitation
- 1.5 million children die each year from lack of sanitation
- 70% of people lacking access to sanitation live in rural areas
News & Updates
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10,000+ Palestinians Receive Food, Emergency Aid in Khan Younis
More photos belowGAZA, PALESTINE November 3, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed emergency aid to more than 10,000 Palestinians in Khan Younis. In addition to providing items such as blankets, food packages and...
Emergency Aid Distributed to 4,800+ Palestinians in Deir al Balah
More photos belowGAZA, PALESTINE October 23, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed emergency aid to more than 4,800 Palestinians in central Gaza. Emergency aid such as food packages, mattresses, blankets, hygiene...
Baitulmaal Distributes Aid in Gaza: Update
FAQ's and more photos belowGAZA, PALESTINE October 11, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, is distributing emergency aid to families impacted by the recent escalation of violence in Palestine. Local teams are on the ground in Gaza...
Baitulmaal Builds Multi-Purpose Center for 340 Orphans in Ghana
More photos belowACCRA, GHANA October 10, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently constructed a multi-purpose center benefitting 340 orphans in Ghana. According to Elora Bashir, program operations manager at Baitulmaal, this...
Palestine Emergency
DALLAS, TEXAS October 7, 2023 -- Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, is monitoring the humanitarian impact of the escalating violence in Palestine. We are in communication with our aid teams on the ground in preparation for sending...
Displaced Syrian Families Receive Food for 195,300 Meals
More photos belowIDLIB, SYRIA September 19, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently delivered food packages for 195,300 meals to displaced Syrian families. Approximately 350 families received food packages that included items...
Baitulmaal Joins Coalition Promoting Maternal, Child Healthcare
Watch the campaign launch video belowDALLAS, TEXAS September 7, 2023 -- Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, is proud to announce its partnership with the ‘For Mama’ campaign promoting maternal, newborn and child health alongside a...
Baitulmaal Helps 326 University Students Graduate in Palestine
More photos and video belowGAZA, PALESTINE September 1, 2023 -- Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently helped 326 Palestinian university students graduate from 18 post-secondary institutions in Gaza and the West Bank. A ceremony was...
180 Patients Regain Sight After Receiving Cataract Surgery in Uganda
More photos belowKAMPALA, UGANDA August 20, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently provided free cataract surgery to 180 underprivileged patients in Uganda. According to Ahmed Sherif, international offices manager at...
1,671 Displaced Syrians Receive Hygiene, Water Supplies
More photos belowIDLIB, SYRIA August 15, 2023 – Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently provided hygiene kits and clean water access to 1,671 displaced Syrians. Approximately 400 families living in Kafr Yahmoon, Khazzan Camp, Zaitoun...