Sustainable Development Goals - Clean water and sanitation
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
In Gujarat, India, Nagal Behen Cholas has recently constructed a toilet and washing area which she shares with her son, daughter-in-law and young grand-daughter. Nagal Behen and her family decided to construct a toilet for themselves after they learnt about the importance of safe sanitation in community meetings organised by the Aga Khan Planning and Building Services (AKPBS).
AKDN / Christopher Wilton-Steer
Since 1970, the Aga Khan Development Network has been a pioneer in water sanitation and hygiene programmes in much of the developing world to help improve the health and quality of life of poor, rural communities. Our work in India was recognised in 2015 when the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme was awarded the Times of India Social Impact Award, for its effort in ensuring access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation for more than 350,000 people in Bihar and Gujarat.