Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services are essential for ensuring conditions that allow people to live with dignity, comfort and safety.

WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) is a key component of public health.
In emergencies, existing WASH services are often stretched beyond their capacity.
The role of WASH in a humanitarian response is to reduce public health risks preventing the spread of infectious disease.
Read our microlearning guide to learn more. The guide is available to download in a handy PDF format in English and in French.