Sustainable WASH solutions for lasting health change in Africa
695 million of the 2.5 billion people across the world who lack access to improved sanitation live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Some 400 million people in Sub Sahara Africa lack access to a basic drinking water service. The combined impact of these factors is devastating to people’s health.
695 million of the 2.5 billion people across the world who lack access to improved sanitation live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Some 400 million people in Sub Sahara Africa, (2 out of 5 people) lack access to a basic drinking water service. The combined impact of these factors is devastating to people’s health.
Populations in African countries are ravaged by diseases related to poor water and sanitation including diarrheal diseases, malaria, and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as intestinal helminthiasis, schistosomiasis. The second leading cause of death among children under five are diarrheal diseases which kill more children than AIDS and malaria combined.
- Improve water supply and sanitation services
- Build the capacities of our partners (train local professionists in well-building techniques)
- Strengthening accountability mechanisms by establishing local "water committee" whose members are trained in the maintenance of the wells
AMREF Switzerland
AMREF Switzerland aims to enhance the health and well-being of people in Africa by strengthening healthcare systems, advancing health education, and promoting community-driven health initiatives. Our focus is on ensuring sustainable health improvements through partnerships, innovation, and dedication to addressing African communities' unique health challenges.
It was founded under the name „The Flying Doctors“ in 1957 by three Anglo-Saxon surgeons.
Vision: Sustainable improvement of health conditions in Africa.
Mission: Sustainable access to healthcare in Africa by strengthening local structures, thereby enabling stability and future prospects. With approximately 1,000 employees worldwide, 95% of whom are African, we possess deep knowledge of local peculiarities.
Fundraiser updates
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22 May, 2020
Dear supporters, on behalf of the whole AMREF-Team we would like to sincerely thank you for your dedications to this crucial project!
Especially in the current times with the Corona-virus also spreading in sub-Saharan countries, it is of life-saving importance to educate people on hygienic measures - this project has successfully run such education projects and is therefore a significant contribution to preventing the further spread of Corona.
This would not have been possible without your support!
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