POLICY ADVOCACY

At GrowthAid, we believe that collective action is required to correct laws, regulations and policies that negatively affect large numbers of people, sometimes the populations of entire countries. Most often, the poor and vulnerable in society are the ones who bear the brunt, but they are often voiceless. In partnership with like-minded organizations and members of affected communities/constituencies, we highlight the crucial links between WASH and NTDs and advocate for change. Through campaigns, policy dialogues, convenings and other creative actions, we engage duty bearers around:

WASH and Health issues

WASH governance

Systems strengthening

Human rights

GrowthAid joins Partners to Celebrate Wold Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day

On 31st May 2021, the World Health Assembly (WHA) recognized 30th January every year as World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day through decision WHA74(18). This year’s NTD Day 2023 was celebrated under the theme “Act Now. Act Together. Invest in  read more

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