Habitat for Humanity India, Aramco India build sanitation facilities for local community

Caption 1: Mohammed S. Al-Herbish, President of Aramco India unveils the plaque to formally handover the sanitation project to the local community. He is joined by Shoban Rainford, Director – Resource Development for Asia Pacific, Habitat for Humanity International.

         257 households in Chas and Wada villages of Khed block have improved sanitation facilities at their doorstep

·         Four sanitation units have been constructed for Zilla Parishad Schools in Wada, Chas and Kadus villages, benefiting more than 400 students.

Maharashtra, India, June 13, 2023: Habitat for Humanity India, a leading housing non-profit organization, in partnership with Aramco Asia India Pvt Ltd (Aramco India), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aramco, handed over sanitation units to 257 families and four Zilla Parishad schools in the villages of Wada, Chas and Kadus, located in Khed block, Pune district.

Caption 2: Mina Supe, an ASHA worker stands proudly in front of her sanitation unit. Mina firmly believes that access to sanitation will have a positive impact on the community’s health.

The handover ceremony took place in the presence of Mohammed S. Al-Herbish, President of Aramco India, and was attended by representatives from both sides and local residents.

“Building household toilets is key to improve sanitation and hygiene and protect against infections for local residents, particularly during monsoon season. By having a toilet at doorstep, all families will save on medical expenses and be protected from insect-borne diseases. It is a huge benefit that the toilets were constructed before the monsoons,” said Mina, who works as an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) in Wada village.

Commenting on the collaboration, a spokesperson from Habitat for Humanity India said, “Habitat India builds sanitation units, as it is a basic need of a family, and is required to make a home adequate. Building school sanitation units will ensure that children in these villages will have access to improved sanitation facilities in their schools, as well as their homes. The project will benefit 257 families and nearly 400 students. By prioritizing hygiene and sanitation, this initiative will create a ripple effect which will lead to a widespread adoption of hygienic practices, ultimately improving the overall health and well-being of communities. We are thankful to Aramco for partnering with Habitat for Humanity India.”

Al-Herbish said, “Access to adequate sanitation facilities is crucial for building sustainable communities and addressing health disparities. We are pleased to be part of this initiative in partnership with Habitat for Humanity India. By emphasizing the importance of hygiene and sanitation, the initiative not only benefits the families directly but also communities in a holistic manner,” stated in the press release.ends GNI