Health & WASH
Safe and clean water is necessary for human lives.
Water and sanitation are the basic needs that people need to live a healthy life (SDGs Goal 6).
people lack basic hygiene services, including handwashing facilities with soap and water at home.
Source: UNHCR, 2026
More than 1,000 children
under age 5 die every day from diseases linked to unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Source: UNHCR, 2026
584 million
children lack basic drinking water services at school.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024)
Our Programs
Safe Water & Sanitation Infrastructure Program
Builds and improves sanitation facilities to ensure access to safe water and clean toilets.
School & Community Hygiene Improvement Program
Promotes hygiene education and healthier environments for children and families.
Maternal Health Support Program
Supports safer pregnancies and childbirth through medical equipment and training.
Impact Stories
Sara (pseudonym), Ethiopia
Sara attends a public school supported through GFoundation’s WASH program in Ethiopia. Before her school received improved sanitation facilities, students had limited access to clean and safe toilets.
Through the construction of school toilets and hygiene education, Sara and her classmates now have access to a cleaner, safer learning environment where they can practice healthy hygiene habits and focus on their education.
Impact Numbers
10
Public Schools Reached
GFoundation reached 10 Public Schools in Ethiopia with our WASH initiative.
41
Teachers Trained in Hygiene
Training teachers in hygiene practices
8993
Students Completed Hygiene Education
Toilet upgrades, handwashing facilities and teacher training created safer learning environments for more than 8,000 students.
Read More Stories
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Why Gfoundation?
Verified Charity
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Strong Accountability
All of Gfoundation’s programs are managed by professional social workers to ensure responsible care and support.
Financial Transparency
Gfoundation shares annual reports, IRS Form 990, performance reviews, and financial summaries with our donors.
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