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Climate & community health

Addressing health issues brought by climate change

Building healthier, safer and greener communities through clean water, sanitation, relief, climate education and local action.

Addressing health issues brought by climate change
The project

Extreme weather increases exposure to water-borne disease, disrupts health services and deepens stress for communities already facing unequal access to care. This project brings health protection and climate action together, with women, girls and children at its centre.

Our focus

  • Prevent water-borne and vector-borne disease through safe water, sanitation and hygiene promotion.
  • Sustain SRHR and HIV prevention services for women and girls affected by climate-related displacement.
  • Equip schools and communities to lead practical environmental action and climate resilience.
30
boreholes improving access to clean water
20
water kiosks supporting clean-water access
7,632
disaster-affected households reached with relief items
65
schools engaged in tree-planting action
What we do

From urgent support to lasting resilience.

01

Trained community health workers and local organisations in water management, sanitation and hygiene promotion.

02

Partnered with health facilities and the Ministry of Health to support distribution of mosquito nets and strengthen SRHR access.

03

Provided relief supplies to families affected by disasters in Mzimba District.

04

Launched Green School activities that combine hands-on environmental learning, tree planting and pupil- and teacher-led Green Clubs.

In the community
Community discussion on climate change and protectionA young tree being plantedSchoolchildren holding seedlingsStudents celebrating a tree-planting activity
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