It’s World Toilet Day, friend. (Yes, you read that correctly.)
You might be surprised that there’s an entire holiday devoted to the humble toilet, but consider this: Two billion people worldwide are living without access to toilets or latrines.
Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are fundamental to living a safe and hygienic life. Take our short quiz to learn more and see how Mercy Corps supports WASH solutions around the world:
As Mercy Corps’ Senior WASH Advisor, I can tell you that World Toilet Day highlights an extremely serious issue. The United Nations declared in 2010 that access to water and sanitation is a basic human right. A decade later, this right continues to be denied to billions of people.
With your support, Mercy Corps is helping to bring targeted, effective solutions — from improved latrines to handwashing stations to water access points — so that entire communities can stay safe and healthy.
Test your WASH knowledge by taking our short World Toilet Day quiz ▸
Sincerely,
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Mugur Dumitrache,
Mercy Corps Senior Water and Sanitation Advisor
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Mugur has stepped into the aftermath of dozens of natural disasters — including cyclones, earthquakes, and hurricanes. His engineering expertise helps provide access to sanitation facilities and improved hygiene conditions — bringing water where it’s needed most.
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