ARW Calls for Urgent Action to Improve WASH Conditions in Phnom Penh - English Version

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 10, 2023 – ASEAN Resilient WASH (ARW) is calling on the government and other partners to take urgent action to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions in Phnom Penh following the recent flooding.

The flooding on July 3rd caused widespread damage to WASH infrastructure, leaving many people without access to sanitation, and hygiene facilities. This has created a major health risk, as people are now exposed to contaminated water and sewage.

ARW is working to raise awareness of WASH's importance and promote WASH-friendly practices in Phnom Penh.

About ASEAN Resilient WASH

ASEAN Resilient WASH (ARW) is a group of young people from Southeast Asia working to promote resilience in the region. We believe that WASH is essential for building resilience, and we are committed to working to improve WASH conditions in Southeast Asia.

For more information, please visit our website at https://aseanwash855.wixsite.com/asean-resilient-wash.

Additional Information

• The flooding on July 3rd affected an estimated 10,000 people in Phnom Penh.

• The flooding damaged or destroyed over 1,000 latrines.

Call to Action

• The government should work to repair damaged WASH infrastructure and to build new WASH facilities in flood-prone areas.

• The government should promote WASH education and awareness campaigns to help people understand the importance of WASH and to adopt WASH-friendly practices.

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Specific WASH-related actions that ARW is taking:

• We are working with the Center for Sustainable Water to provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education.

• We are advocating for policies that will improve WASH conditions in Phnom Penh.

How you can help:

• You can spread the word about the importance of WASH and the need for action in Phnom Penh.

• You can contact your elected officials and urge them to take action to improve WASH conditions in Phnom Penh.

Together, we can make a difference!

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