PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION
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‍Health & Hygiene have been a major problem across Indonesia and in particular Lombok, where it has the lowest health index of the country. Health issues are generally related to the poor standards of hygiene, lack of clean water, and lack of sanitation facilities. By improving these issues, there is a hope that the number of health issues will be reduced and locals can live a healthier life. There is however, still a problem with a lack of access to healthcare which is where The Foundation has stepped in to provide easy access to remote areas of Lombok. There is also a strong focus on educating locals on the importance of hygiene. This is something that cannot be forced but with continuous education, hygiene standards should improve across the whole country.

WATER FILTERS
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‍Tap water is generally considered as undrinkable in Lombok and many parts of Indonesia. This is due to the lack of water treatment that is received and the diseases it carries. Diarrhea is a major problem across Indonesia and has affected many adults whilst it has also killed many young children. This infection is transmitted through the water supply as a result of poor sanitation (open defecation) and also through poor hygiene practices. Not only does this unsafe water supply pose health risks but it should also be an everyday essential for individuals. The Foundation has already implemented several clean water access points in the , with the hope that health and hygiene will improve across the area. By supplying clean water to areas of Lombok, people will have fewer health risks and lead a better quality of life.

TIGER TOILET

One of the main focus points of the WSHH project is to provide proper sanitation facilities to remote areas of Lombok. Unfortunately due to the lack of access to facilities, locals have no option but to defecate in the open. This is a highly unsanitary practice and can lead to a multitude of health problems. In addition to this, the locals would not have a proper place to wash their hands which increases the risk of spreading bacteria and disease. By implementing toilets and usable sanitation facilities this can be drastically improved. Schools are a primary focus due to the number of children in close proximity to each other; this is why the Foundation has implemented Tiger Toilets in various educational facilities across South Lombok. The goal is to eventually provide every community with a safe sanitary environment to improve health.