WSHH project

WATER | SANITATION | HYGIENE | HEALTH

WSHH

Improving Health Standards Across Indonesia

29% or 80 million people in Indonesia have no access to clean drinking water. Lombok has the lowest health index rating in Indonesia.

Hygiene and health standards in Lombok and many parts of Indonesia are below parr. Back in 2012 there were a reported 214 cases of diarrhea out of every 1,000 people with infant statistics being even worse. Part of the reason for these poor standards is lack of management of urban growth which has resulted in lack of clean water supplies. In Lombok, it is estimated that only 52% of the population has adequate sanitation facilities with this number dropping to 36% across rural areas. In recent years this has become a primary focus of the government and in addition to managing rural growth, they are also implementing improved sanitation standards, better facilities, and education of the local people on heath & hygiene. The Government is working hard to provide more facilities to poorer families, increasing water capacity where demand is higher, and providing project training for builders.

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WHO ARE you HELPING?

80 MILLION PEOPLE IN INDONESIA HAVE NO ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER, LACK SANITATION FACILITIES, AND EDUCATION ON HYGIENE.

  • These issues are prime in rural areas where individuals are poverty stricken and lack access to any facilities.
  • Diarrhea is extremely common across the island and is the result of poor sanitation and contaminated water.
  • Based on a WHO report in 2012, diarrhea was responsible for 31.2 deaths in toddlers throughout Indonesia.

HOW YOU ARE HELPING

The Invest Islands Foundation has been heavily involved in projects that aim to improve hygiene and sanitation in Lombok. These projects have focused on clean water access, education for the communities, and health & hygiene practices. With these projects, there are three primary areas of focus which include: Batu Bangke sub-village, eco-school Selongbelanak, and Torok sub-village. In these areas, the Foundation collaborates with various NGOs to ensure the projects are delivered. From the initiation of these projects, the Foundation has implemented many changes to improve life for the locals. We are the first initiative to have built Tiger Toilets in multiple schools across South Lombok, implemented clean water access across the Batu Bangke sub-village, provided eco-washing stations in various schools, and also improved access to medical & health services in rural areas. Each of these implementations is following the organization's mission to provide eco-sustainability and a better lifestyle for the local people of Lombok.

the IMPACT OF WSHH

LIFE-CHANGING PROJECTS FOR EVERY COMMUNITY

PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION

Health & Hygiene have been a major problem across Indonesia and in particular Lombok, where it has the lowest health index of the country. Health issues are generally related to the poor standards of hygiene, lack of clean water, and lack of sanitation facilities. By improving these issues, there is a hope that the number of health issues will be reduced and locals can live a healthier life. There is however, still a problem with a lack of access to healthcare which is where The Foundation has stepped in to provide easy access to remote areas of Lombok. There is also a strong focus on educating locals on the importance of hygiene. This is something that cannot be forced but with continuous education, hygiene standards should improve across the whole country.

WATER FILTERS

Tap water is generally considered as undrinkable in Lombok and many parts of Indonesia. This is due to the lack of water treatment that is received and the diseases it carries. Diarrhea is a major problem across Indonesia and has affected many adults whilst it has also killed many young children. This infection is transmitted through the water supply as a result of poor sanitation (open defecation) and also through poor hygiene practices. Not only does this unsafe water supply pose health risks but it should also be an everyday essential for individuals. The Foundation has already implemented several clean water access points in the , with the hope that health and hygiene will improve across the area. By supplying clean water to areas of Lombok, people will have fewer health risks and lead a better quality of life.

TIGER TOILET

One of the main focus points of the WSHH project is to provide proper sanitation facilities to remote areas of Lombok. Unfortunately due to the lack of access to facilities, locals have no option but to defecate in the open. This is a highly unsanitary practice and can lead to a multitude of health problems. In addition to this, the locals would not have a proper place to wash their hands which increases the risk of spreading bacteria and disease. By implementing toilets and usable sanitation facilities this can be drastically improved. Schools are a primary focus due to the number of children in close proximity to each other; this is why the Foundation has implemented Tiger Toilets in various educational facilities across South Lombok. The goal is to eventually provide every community with a safe sanitary environment to improve health.

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delivered
water filters

63

people
received PHBS

(Health and Hygiene
Lifestyle Training)

230

people
received CTPS

(Hand Wash Training)

Water, Sanitation, hygene, health

THE MEANING OF WSHH

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Not only are water supplies an issue across most of Indonesia, they are particularly problematic in Lombok. In Batu Bangke Hill, a remote location in Lombok, water supplies are not adequate for health & safety reasons. With a lack of clean water supplies, locals often purchase tanks or purchase deep wells that come at a high expense. This project has assisted the local communities with innovative methods such as rainwater harvesting, to provide better access to water.

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Sanitation is sparse in Indonesia with statistics showing that less than 7% of the total population have functioning sanitation systems implemented. Particularly in Lombok, many houses lack access to toilets and in remote areas, public schools have poor hygienic facilities. The Foundation has been working on resolutions for these fundamental necessities which has resulted in creating the Tiger toilet. This resulted in implementing an eco-friendly toilet in the local Selong Belanak School.

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Across local communities in Indonesia, Hygiene is often an issue for most people. Common factors that are not addressed are personal hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and waste management. This can have a detrimental effect on health and ultimately quality of life. Working closely with educational facilities and organizations, we assist in creating hygiene awareness through local campaigns.

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Although healthcare facilities are plentiful in Lombok, the island has many remote locations that cannot access these facilities. With a lack of health care, quality of life can be severely impacted and have wider repercussions. The Foundation has been cooperating with the local health care centers to organize health visits to these remote communities. The goal is to improve health for the locals that cannot access their right to healthcare.

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