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Khalid Hussain, 50, is a dedicated teacher at the Government Primary School in Village Ali Muhammad Khaskheli, District ...
22/09/2026

Khalid Hussain, 50, is a dedicated teacher at the Government Primary School in Village Ali Muhammad Khaskheli, District Badin.

Despite limited resources, a damaged school building following the floods in 2024, and a shortage of teaching staff, Khalid remains committed to creating a better learning environment for children in his community.

Through WaterAid’s project, the school has benefited from improved WASH facilities, including a girl-friendly toilet and access to clean drinking water through a nearby filtration plant. These improvements have helped female students feel more comfortable and secure, while encouraging children to take ownership of maintaining clean and functional facilities.

With the support of community members and two high school girls volunteering as teachers, Khalid continues to navigate the challenges of providing education in a resource-constrained environment.

Khalid’s story reflects that access to clean water, safe sanitation, and inclusive school facilities is not only essential for education but also helps foster confidence, dignity, and a sense of responsibility among the next generation.

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WaterAid expresses deep condolences with the family and friends of Irfan Ahmed, a renowned journalist of Pakistan.Shahz...
21/09/2026

WaterAid expresses deep condolences with the family and friends of Irfan Ahmed, a renowned journalist of Pakistan.

Shahzada Irfan had a long association with WaterAid as a WASH Media Fellow, where he played an instrumental role in promoting WASH, Climate Change and development issues in the national media.

Together with an amazing cohort of the fellows, Shahzada travelled across Pakistan to promote responsible reporting around WASH issues, SDGs and other critical issues.

His sad demise is a great loss for responsible journalism in Pakistan.

May he rest in eternal peace.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.

The 4th edition of the WASHNet Newsletter brings together key updates from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting recen...
10/09/2026

The 4th edition of the WASHNet Newsletter brings together key updates from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting recent provincial workshops, policy discussions, field engagements and ongoing efforts to strengthen the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.

This edition also features WaterAid’s IGNIT3 Project in District Swabi, showcasing efforts to improve WASH services and promote healthier behaviours through community and health facility engagement.

From strengthening coordination and service delivery to supporting evidence-based planning, the newsletter captures the collective efforts shaping a stronger and more resilient WASH sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Read the 4th edition to explore the latest WASH updates from KP:
https://washnet.pndkp.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/newsletter-ed4-final.pdf

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08/09/2026

Meet Maha Ali Siddique, bringing youth perspectives straight to decision-makers! Through Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative (PYLI) and WaterAid, she is driving dialogues on climate action.

From school-level outreach in Peshawar to discussing policy with the Ministry, Maha is helping shape a water-resilient future for Pakistan.

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08/09/2026

Meet Anas Khan, leading the charge for youth-driven climate action! From Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative (PYLI) to Global Young Leader, he is championing sustainable change at home and abroad.

Through WaterAid's initiatives like the National Youth-led Policy Roundtable, Anas is making sure young voices lead the dialogue on water resilience and climate action in Pakistan.

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07/09/2026

Meet Sher Shah Khan Bangash, inspiring young minds to turn climate challenges into structured solutions.

He is urging Pakistan’s youth to innovate, lead, and scale their impact. By encouraging young leaders to move from informal ideas to proposal writing and funding, Sher Shah shows how local action turns into lasting change.

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04/09/2026

Meet Saira Adnan, our WASH Associate alum turned Global Young Leader! She is taking Pakistan’s voice to the world through WaterAid’s Global Young Leaders Programme.

From her early days in our Professional Development Programme to working with international teams, Saira proves that local commitment can inspire global impact.

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At the ACT for Nutrition Conference, Mian Muhammad Junaid, Country Director, WaterAid Pakistan, delivered a keynote addr...
04/09/2026

At the ACT for Nutrition Conference, Mian Muhammad Junaid, Country Director, WaterAid Pakistan, delivered a keynote address during the session, “The Invisible Driver: Dirty Water and Poor Sanitation Underpinning Child Stunting in Pakistan,” highlighting the critical link between WASH and nutrition.

“A child may receive the right food. A mother may receive nutrition counselling. A family may receive a cash transfer. A child may even have access to a health facility.

But if that child is repeatedly exposed to contaminated drinking water, faecal contamination, poor sanitation and an unhealthy living environment, we are asking that child to grow and develop against very difficult odds.

WASH is part of nutrition, and it is not a separate issue.”

Addressing malnutrition and child stunting requires us to look beyond food alone. Safe water, sanitation and hygiene are fundamental to creating the healthy environments children need to survive, grow and thrive.

Read detailed news story by Associated Press of Pakistan: https://www.app.com.pk/national/wateraid-calls-for-behavior-centered-approach-to-improve-wash-nutrition-outcomes/

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WaterAid Pakistan collaborated with DAWN Media Group for the two-day ACT for Nutrition Conference in Islamabad, bringing...
03/09/2026

WaterAid Pakistan collaborated with DAWN Media Group for the two-day ACT for Nutrition Conference in Islamabad, bringing together policymakers, experts and development partners to address the critical challenges affecting nutrition in Pakistan.

As part of the conference, an insightful session titled “The Invisible Driver: Dirty Water and Poor Sanitation Underpinning Child Stunting in Pakistan” explored a critical but often overlooked reality: nutrition is not only about food.

Moderated by Sanaa Causer, Director External Relations, Hisaar Foundation, the session featured Mian Muhammad Junaid, Country Director, WaterAid Pakistan; Oliver Cu***ng, Environmental Health Lead, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Basharat Saeed, Senior Water Specialist, World Bank; and Saima Khan, WASH Policy Specialist, MoCC&EC.

The discussion highlighted the strong links between water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), nutrition, public health, climate and child development and why progress on nutrition cannot be sustained without addressing the environments in which children grow.

Addressing child stunting requires a joined-up approach, one that puts safe water, sanitation and hygiene at the heart of nutrition and public health efforts.

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03/09/2026

In his keynote speech, Mian Muhammad Junaid, the country director for WaterAid, raised alarm at the impact of lack of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services on a child’s development and nutrition.

“A child cannot be well nourished if the environment in which the child grows is making them sick,” he said. He said WASH services were often an “important but missed” aspect of addressing malnutrition.

“WASH is a part of nutrition,“ Junaid said.

“A child may receive the right food, nutritional counselling, cash transfer and access to health facilities, but if the child is repeatedly exposed to contaminated drinking water, faecal contamination, poor sanitation and an unhealthy environment, we are asking that child to grow and develop against very difficult odds,” he said.

Follow our live coverage: https://www.dawn.com/news/2027116

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