Water and sanitation are basic human needs and rights. During and after emergencies, people are at
increased risk of contracting infectious diseases. Inadequate sanitation, poor hygiene practices and lack of access to safe water can lead to outbreaks of disease. Provision of proper water and sanitation is also fundamental to maintaining the dignity of displaced people, particularly women, through providing secure bathing spaces, hygiene supplies and private sanitation facilities. During emergency responses, CHO strives to provide safe water through water trucking, on- site water treatment and distribution, or
household water treatment and storage, constructs latrines and bathing spaces, and promotes hygiene
through trained volunteers.