Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their relation with Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): 1. No Poverty - Access to WASH services can reduce the financial burden of healthcare costs due to waterborne diseases, helping lift people out of poverty. 2. Zero Hunger - Clean water is essential for agriculture, which directly impacts food security and nutrition. 3. Good Health and Well-Being. - Improved WASH facilities help prevent diseases and promote overall health, reducing mortality rates, especially among children. 4. Quality Education - Schools with proper WASH facilities enhance student attendance and performance, particularly for girls. 5. Gender Equality - Safe and private sanitation facilities empower women and girls by providing them with dignity and security, especially during menstruation. 6. Clean Water and Sanitation - Ensures availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. 7. Affordable and Clean Energy. - Sustainable water management can support hydroelectric power and other renewable energy sources. 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth. - Access to WASH facilities can improve workforce productivity by reducing illness-related absences. 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - Investing in WASH infrastructure supports sustainable industrial development and innovation. 10. Reduced Inequality - Equitable access to WASH services helps reduce disparities between different social and economic groups. 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities - Proper WASH infrastructure is crucial for creating sustainable and resilient urban environments. 12. Responsible Consumption and Production - Efficient water use and waste management practices contribute to sustainable consumption and production patterns. 13. *Climate Action* - Sustainable water management practices are essential for climate adaptation and resilience. 14. Life Below Water - Reducing water pollution and improving sanitation helps protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity. 15. Life on Land - Sustainable water and land management practices support the conservation 16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. - Access to clean water and sanitation is a fundamental human right. Strong institutions enforce policies for equitable access and transparent management of water resources. 17. Partnerships for the Goals - Partnerships between governments, private sectors, and communities mobilize resources and share knowledge for WASH projects These connections show how WASH is integral to achieving all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of integrated efforts to create a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable world. Youth involvement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) issues is vital. Young people bring energy, creativity, and innovative thinking to the table, making them crucial contributors to sustainable development. To get in touch with Vihiga Youth WASH Parliament through: Call/sms/WhatsApp: 0791557035 Email: [email protected] #sdgs #sdgs2030 #sdgchallenge #sdgsforall #youthinactionchangeinmotion #youthinaction #youthadvocacy #vihiga_youth_wash_parliament https://www.facebook.com/61566983385170/posts/pfbid02712AumYuyJwbgZEKjr1Y6gZHa1PaDKqWThjCx7MhrkfKKihhaPv7vAADQkVppAKfl/?app=fbl