MAAWEEL Relief & Development Organization (MARADO) recognizes the critical importance of access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for improving health outcomes in conflict-affected communities. The organization focuses on providing essential WASH services to reduce the spread of waterborne diseases and improve overall public health. Key activities in the WASH sector include:

1. Provision of Clean Water
   MARADO works to ensure access to safe and clean drinking water by constructing and rehabilitating water points, including wells, boreholes, and water tanks. The organization also supports water trucking services in emergency situations where local water sources are insufficient or contaminated.

2. Sanitation Facilities
   The organization builds and rehabilitates sanitation infrastructure, such as latrines and waste management systems, in areas where there is a lack of proper sanitation. This helps prevent the spread of diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and dysentery.

3. Hygiene Promotion and Education
   MARADO conducts hygiene awareness campaigns to educate communities about proper hygiene practices, including handwashing with soap, safe water handling, and menstrual hygiene management. The organization distributes hygiene kits to vulnerable households, which contain essential items such as soap, sanitary pads, and water purification tablets.

4. Emergency WASH Response
   In the event of natural disasters, displacement, or conflict, MARADO provides emergency WASH services, including the rapid deployment of mobile sanitation units, water filtration systems, and hygiene kits to affected communities.

5. Capacity Building and Training
   MARADO trains community members and local health workers on WASH-related topics, enabling them to manage water points, maintain sanitation facilities, and lead hygiene promotion activities within their communities.

6. Water Quality Monitoring
   To ensure the safety of drinking water, MARADO regularly conducts water quality testing and monitoring in areas where the organization provides water sources. This helps identify and address potential contaminants to ensure the water remains safe for consumption.