Improving accessibility to clean and safer water as well as clean and decent sanitary facilities for rural communities and public institutions such as schools and health centres is another core area of EDF.

The programme supports rural communities with improved water sources (construction of Shallow Wells, Bore Holes and Protected Springs) and this has greatly contributed to reduction in incidence of water borne diseases.

All communities are mobilized and guided to achieve all elements of an improved homestead.

In a bid to improve the learning environment of the school children, the programme supports schools with water and sanitary facilities vis; five-stance VIP and lined latrines, 30,000 Ltrs capacity Ferro-cement water tanks and Hand-washing facilities.

Families of the elderly, disabled or physically challenged and those affected by HIV/AIDS are supported with Water jars/small tanks.