8.8 million people don't have clean water.
8.8 million people don't have clean water.
That's more than 15% of the population.
14.3 million people don't have a decent toilet.
14.3 million people don't have a decent toilet.
That's more than 1 in 4 people.
Over 1,060 children under 5 die each year.
Over 1,060 children under 5 die each year.
caused by dirty water and poor sanitation.
We are already working with Government and agency partners to improve facilities for communities, schools and health centres. We are researching ways to bring more people the services they need, including menstrual hygiene management in monastic schools, and access to water and toilets for factory communities in Yangon.
We are also highlighting the importance of people’s rights to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. Together, we can make sure these rights give people the best chance to fulfil their hopes for the future.