During the monsoon season in Bangladesh, heavy rain floods the streets bringing polluted water and disease to local communities.

Those living in slums are at the most risk as rain causes open drains to overflow, flooding homes with rotting garbage and raw sewage.

This awful situation is made worse as clean water and working toilets are so scarce in these communities. But faced with desperate poverty, there’s little those living here can do to protect themselves from the devastating impacts of flooding.

Access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation is vital. It can save lives, keep families safe and give kids a chance for a happy, healthy future.

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