Strengthening WASH Infrastructure & Awareness in Schools
SUMMARY
Access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities is a fundamental right and a prerequisite for a safe and healthy school environment. However, many government and low-income private schools in India still lack basic infrastructure—especially gender-segregated toilets, handwashing stations, and menstrual waste disposal units. This severely affects children’s health, dignity, and school attendance—particularly for adolescent girls.
Ladli Foundation’s initiative aims to build inclusive, sustainable WASH infrastructure in schools while fostering hygiene awareness and behavioral change among students, teachers, and communities.
CHALLENGES
Inadequate Sanitation Infrastructure : Many schools lack functional, safe, and separate toilets for girls and boys.
Unhygienic Conditions : Poorly maintained washrooms, lack of water supply, and absence of menstrual waste disposal systems create an unsafe environment for students.
Lack of Hygiene Awareness : Children often grow up without handwashing habits or knowledge about personal hygiene and water-borne diseases.
High Dropout Among Adolescent Girls : Girls tend to skip school or drop out entirely due to poor toilet facilities, especially during menstruation.
Limited Community Ownership : WASH facilities often deteriorate due to lack of maintenance and accountability.
OUR ACTION (Utilization of your donation)
Your generous support will help us :
Construct and Renovate School Toilets : Build child-friendly, gender-segregated, and accessible toilets with running water.
Install Handwashing Stations : Set up low-cost, high-impact handwashing units with soap near classrooms and kitchens.
Provide Menstrual Waste Management Solutions : Install incinerators and bins in girls' toilets to ensure safe disposal of sanitary pads.
Run Hygiene Education Sessions : Conduct interactive workshops on hand hygiene, personal cleanliness, menstrual hygiene, and safe sanitation practices.
Train School Staff and Students as Hygiene Ambassadors : Build a culture of cleanliness through leadership, peer-to-peer learning, and regular cleanliness drives.
Trusted and Reliable
Ladli Foundation has consistently implemented school-based WASH programs in underserved urban and rural areas, creating long-term partnerships with local governments, panchayats, and school administrations. Our work is guided by sustainability, dignity, and inclusivity—ensuring that every child, especially every girl, has access to a safe and hygienic learning environment.
Ladli Foundation’s Proven Track Record
Successfully implemented WASH and MHM programs in 400+ schools across India
Partnered with municipal corporations, police departments, and school boards for large-scale hygiene campaigns
Created model WASH spaces that improved attendance of girl students by up to 70%
