WASH Acts – 2025 Edition
A quarterly newsletter highlighting efforts in advancing universal access to safe water, sanitation & hygiene in Indonesia.
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Highlights
The WASH Acts newsletter highlights UNICEF’s support to the Government of Indonesia’s water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) agenda and its efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.
WASH Acts - 2024 can be accessed here.
WASH Acts - 2023 can be accessed here.
WASH Acts - 2022 can be accessed here.
WASH Acts - 2021 can be accessed here.
WASH Acts 2025:
1. WASH Acts Vol. 21 (October-December 2025)
The latest data shows an increase in access to safely managed sanitation (10.30%) and a significant reduction in open defecation practices (2.35%). Greater efforts are required to realize inclusive and climate-resilient WASH services for all. WASH Acts vol. 21 highlights UNICEF’s support to the Government of Indonesia to enhance access to safely managed sanitation, strengthen water provision, advance WASH facilities in healthcare facilities and schools, and contribute to the broader WASH agenda through high-level advocacy, coordination, and capacity building.
2. WASH Acts Vol. 20 (July-September 2025)
Indonesia continues to advance its efforts towards universal access to safe WASH. Yet, significant gaps remain, with 89.75% households not having access to safe sanitation and 58% schools not having access to basic sanitation. WASH Acts vol. 20 highlights UNICEF’s support to the Government in accelerating access to equitable WASH services through strengthened collaboration with government and partners, capacity building, youth engagement, strengthening the climate resilience of WASH facilities in schools, and a broader WASH agenda.
3. WASH Acts Vol. 19 (April-June 2025)
Indonesia continues to face climate-related threats to water safety and sanitation in underserved areas. Efforts have been made to achieve 20.5% safe water and 10.2% safe sanitation. However, gaps remain, requiring accelerated efforts to ensure safe access to WASH for all. WASH Acts vol. 19 highlights UNICEF’s support to the Government in accelerating access to safe WASH through high-level advocacy, capacity strengthening, youth empowerment, improving WASH facilities, and a broader WASH agenda.
4. WASH Acts Vol. 18 (January-March 2025)
Indonesia is grappling with a climate crisis that severely impacts water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, exacerbating public health challenges, especially for children. While efforts to reduce open defecation have made progress, the country still faces significant gaps in access to safely managed sanitation, aggravated by climate risks. WASH Acts vol. 18 highlights UNICEF’s support to the government to accelerate climate-resilient and inclusive WASH infrastructure and services provision, including in schools, and empower youth to drive meaningful changes.
