WASH Program
WASH is considered as one of the essential humanitarian relief programs. Its activities include the implementation of projects that aim at providing alternative sources of water, by drilling, cladding and equipping wells throughout Syria, especially in affected regions witnessing displacements caused by the crisis. In addition to providing water pumping stations with generators.
The program also distributes water tanks, water purification filters, as well as water trucking, to provide safe and healthy potable water to affected people, refugee and IDP returnees’ families, in addition to providing health awareness sessions.
The Hygiene Promotion Program
The program’s aim is to promote health awareness regarding a number of common chronic, emerging and infectious diseases, reproductive health and family planning. In addition, GOPA-DERD HP team offers the principles of first-aid, and introduces proper nutrition techniques as well as public and private hygiene awareness. It also aims to enhance general hygiene practices and correct wrong behaviors to prevent diseases through awareness sessions and initiatives that include hygiene management during the menstrual cycle, while delivering various hygiene messages to children, mothers, teachers and adolescents in schools and the community.