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Until recently, in Nazlet Fargallah, Egypt, women gathered water up to four times a day, using sewage-contaminated water for washing. Lacking latrines, they waited until dark to relieve themselves, leaving them ill and vulnerable to violence. The situation changed when a local government water and sanitation project introduced female health visitors and enabled women to participate in community and household decisions about how to improve health and livelihoods. The 700 households now have two taps and a latrine each and there is more awareness of how sanitation behaviour can prevent disease. Women spend less time collecting water, and have gained dignity and security.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Gender Equality