16/06/2026
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and potential of every African child while drawing attention to a fundamental right that millions of children still lack access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene.
Clean water and sanitation are not privileges; they are basic human rights. Yet, many children across Africa continue to face challenges caused by unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation facilities, and limited hygiene resources. These challenges affect their health, education, safety, and overall well-being. Every child deserves clean water. Every child deserves dignity. Every child deserves a healthy future. DayOfTheAfricanChild