IWRA Proceedings

< Return to abstract list

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Rural Areas: How Close Are We to the 2030 Agenda Goals, and Where Can We Make an Immediate Impact?

IWRA World Water Congress 2025 Marrakech Morocco
Water Governance, Financing, and Planning during Uncertainty
Author(s): Rafaella O. Baracho, Mariana F. dos Santos, Ádila V. R. Dourado, Carolina G. da Silva, Ingrid M. Mamedes, Johanna Sörensen
Rafaella O. Baracho, Mariana F. dos Santos, Ádila V. R. Dourado, Carolina G. da Silva, Ingrid M. Mamedes, Johanna Sörensen
IF Baiano Campus Xique-Xique, Lund University

Poster: PDF

Abstract

Safe access to water and sanitation is a recognized human right and a key Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)1. Despite this, rural areas still face major challenges in achieving SDG 6, as inadequate services stem from social and behavioral factors as well as infrastructure2. This study assesses water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual hygiene (WASH) conditions in a semi-arid rural community using global WASH monitoring indicators and proposes targeted intervention workshops to support progress toward SDG 6.