06/18/2026
Why Zambia, why now?
Because access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene still shapes the school day for too many children.
Across Zambia, 21% of schools lack basic water access and 17% lack basic sanitation. In households, the gaps are even wider: 27% lack basic water access, 63% lack basic sanitation, and 82% lack basic hygiene facilities.
For students, these numbers are not abstract. They can affect whether there is water to drink, a safe toilet to use, soap for handwashing, or a private place to manage menstruation with dignity.
That is why Splash is expanding Project WISE (WASH In Schools Everywhere) in Zambia.
Together with government partners, schools, and local organizations, Splash is working to strengthen school WASH systems across Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, and Chipata — reaching more than 700,000 learners across 400+ schools.
This is not only about installing infrastructure. It is about building school environments where clean water, safe sanitation, hygiene education, and menstrual health support are part of everyday learning.
When WASH works in schools, children have more than access.
They have a healthier foundation for opportunity.