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March Focus: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

March is Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month in Rotary, highlighting the organization’s commitment to ensuring that communities around the world have access to safe water and healthy living conditions. Rotary International recognizes that clean water and proper sanitation are fundamental to public health, education, and economic stability. When families have reliable access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities, children are healthier, girls are more likely to stay in school, and communities are better able to thrive. Rotary clubs work with local partners to create sustainable solutions such as drilling wells, installing water filtration systems, building sanitation facilities, and teaching good hygiene practices. By dedicating March to this focus, Rotary reminds members that access to clean water is not a privilege but a basic human need. Through service, partnerships, and community leadership, Rotarians help bring lasting improvements in health, dignity, and opportunity to people around the world.

Posted by Jared Evans
March 5, 2026

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