Supporting transformational partnerships across Scotland & Northern Ireland. Clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene sounds normal, and it should be.
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined July 2012
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New @WaterAidUK tv ad First Cup was inspired by the experience & insight of community members in @ScotGovID Deliver Life project in Zomba, Malawi.
@WaterAidSNI @wateraidmalawi @scottish_water @ScotlandMalawi @MalawiScotland @ChristinaSNP @IntDevAlliance
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WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
In the least developed countries, almost half the healthcare facilities don't have clean water, which puts pregnant women and babies at risk.
We stand with mums around the world — our work will make sure that one day, clean water will be within reach for everyone.
#MothersDay
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WaterAid is deeply saddened and concerned about the situation in Israel and Palestine. We endorse calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and a swift and peaceful resolution. Water is a basic human right and its access should not be restricted in any crisis or conflict.
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
October 15th is Global Handwashing Day!
Read why we need system-wide action for universal hand hygiene from SIDA members @WaterAidUK @WaterAidSNI @wateraid
washmatters.wateraid.org/blo…
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
Thanks to @WaterAidSNI for sharing with us their work contributing to #SDG6, Clean Water and Sanitation.
#AllEyesOnTheSDGs
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🦠 One in 10 patients in developing countries are harmed by contracting infections in hospital.
70% of these cases could be avoided with water, sanitation and hygiene services and infection prevention and control measures.
#PatientSafety #Hygiene4Health
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
The First Cup campaign film from @WaterAidUK shows the difference accessing clean water has made to the Zomba community in Malawi. Just under £1.3m from @scotgov's International Development Fund has helped fund the project since 2018.
More info here ➡️ bit.ly/46EHRhL
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In our latest article, Mountaineering Scotland’s Director of Communications and Member Services, @AJWalker73, reflects on his challenge to summit 40 Munros for @WaterAidUK. To read the full story, visit: mountaineering.scot/news/mun…
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
Minister @ChristinaSNP hosting next virtual Roundtable today - meeting our current Malawi project leads on: renewable energy, inclusive education, schools feeding progs, cervical cancer screening, WASH, the new Dental School, community maternal health. Great to see you all!
⚠️ Floods and landslides in Rwanda have two affected regions we work in: Nyamagabe in the south and Burera in the north.
@WateraidRwanda are assessing how we can help in the aftermath.
Our deepest condolences and solidarity to the families of those who have lost their lives.
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
#HandHygiene is a common goal that can save lives. This World #HandHygiene Day, we are re-echoing our commitment to accelerate hand hygiene actions & prevent infections through providing access to integrated WASH facilities and hygiene behaviour change trainings. #CleanHands
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
Adherence to hand hygiene in health care facilities plays a huge part in protecting both health care workers and patients from infections.
On this occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day, WaterAid Zambia joins in the call to action to:
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
It’s World #HandHygiene Day #CleanHands are crucial to keep patients & health workers safe, yet:
🔸50% of health care facilities don't have basic hand hygiene facilities at points of care & toilets
🔸688 million people visit health facilities with no basic hygiene services
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
Cyclone Freddy has caused catastrophic flooding in Malawi & Mozambique - countries already suffering with cholera outbreaks.
We must invest in water & sanitation services now, to keep people healthy.
We’re asking the PM to champion this. Add your name: fal.cn/3wKNl
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
#WorldWaterDay! Today we celebrate the importance of clean water & sanitation for sustainable development. Arif Jabar Khan, Country Director @Wateraidpk calling for urgent action on Water Scarcity in Pakistan. @zuzuajk
Recently @WaterAidpk's Country Director @zuzuajk spoke to @BBCWorldatOne calling for urgent action on water scarcity in Pakistan.
Watch below and listen back to the soundbite here➡️bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001k1…
WaterAid Scotland 💦 retweeted
Today, on #WorldWaterDay, we call on world leaders to act and keep to their promise of ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to water, as a basic #humanright and as one of the 17 #SDGs they committed to in 2015. Time is running out.
#WASH #SDG6 #CleanWater #UNWaterConference
Thanks to our partnership with @ScotGovID @scottish_water & @wateraidmalawi , Kawinga healthcare facility now has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. This means that Francis and his team are better equipped to deal with the current cholera outbreak.
#WorldWaterDay
ALT Francis Nthonga, Medical Technician at Kawinga healthcare facility, Machinga District, Malawi. Image credit: WaterAid / Dennis Lupenga
