Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

A key area of Rotary's focus aimed at providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene education to all communities around the World


Water Means Life

Running water is something we often take for granted. But imagine if you did not have access to clean water at the turning of a tap or access to an adequate toilet 

1 in 10 people worldwide do not have access to clean water

1 in 3 people worldwide do not have access to a toilet

There are more mobile phones in the World than toilets 

Rotary is committed to a sustainable approach to water, sanitation and hygiene. We don’t just dig wells or build toilets and walk away.

Our projects educate communities to maintain functioning water systems and understand the importance of proper sanitation and hygiene practices.

When children understand the process of disease transmission and good hygiene, schools and homes become healthier environments, meaning communities can develop and grow.

When a mother does not have to walk for hours every single day to collect water, she has the opportunity to earn an income for her family. 

With clean water and proper sanitation the incidence of diease is substantially reduced so people can spend more time earning a living than caring for the sick. 

If providing clean water and sanitation to everyone in the World is your passion Rotary can help fulfill your ambitions.

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Eccleshall Rotary

Sadly we have decided that the Club will close at the end of 2024, after 14 years of active service to the community. This is due to advancing years and our failure to attract new members despite appeals.

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Turkey Earthquake response

On 6 February 2023, two devastating earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale, struck Pazarcık and Elbistan in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye.

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Sensory Tent & equipment for children

We are in urgent need of men or women who are willing to give up a small amount of their time to join our team. This will enable the Club to continue to support our local communities.

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Defibrillator outside Eccleshall Community Library

The cost has been shared between Eccleshall Community Library, Eccleshall Parish Council and Eccleshall Rotary.

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Rotary in Eccleshall

to take effect on 31st December 2024

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The Deep Oscillation machine being demonstrated by Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist Mel Cotterill

A Hivat Deep Oscillation machine for Katharine House Hospice is being funded by a donation from Eccleshall Rotary.

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A new toilet block to be constructed at the school to replace inadequate facilities, plus new water storage and facilities.

The 4 Rotary Clubs of Eccleshall Mercia, Stafford, Stafford Castle & Stafford Knot are responsible for promoting this project

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Eccleshall in Staffordshire

Sadly we have decided that the Club will close at the end of 2024, after 14 years of active service to the community. This is due to advancing years and our failure to attract new members despite appeals.

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projects that change lives

We raise funds each year to support The Rotary Foundation - this page aims to answer the question 'What is it all about ?'

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New toilets and hand washing facilities handed over to village elders and Rotary Club members.

New Boys/Girls toilet facilities with links to the local water supply, with health & hygiene, privacy and comfort benefits at the school.

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