Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC

Founded in 1974 by @gill_gurdev, ICFSBC leads Village Improvement Projects in Punjab, India. Our focus: clean #water, #sanitation & basic infrastructure

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

The @ICFS_BC is working with @1kirkmclean to raise money for village development in #India.

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[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

If even just a small portion of a community practice open defecation, the whole population is at greater risk of diarrheal diseases, worm infestations, and hepatitis. #WorldToiletDay

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

Women in rural villages wait for the cover of dark to relieve themselves, leaving them vulnerable to physical attacks, infectious diseases, and even encounters such as snake bites. Join us in promising safety and dignity for women. #WorldToiletDay #India #safesanitation

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

Everywhere around the world, people are becoming more concerned about bad #hygiene. But, when people in rural villages do have knowledge of good hygiene, they lack #cleanwater and #safesanitation. This stops them from making a positive change. #GlobalGoals #WorldToiletDay

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Across the globe, 3 in 10 people lack access to safe drinking water. The #GlobalGoals aim to provide clean & accessible water to everyone by 2030. https://t.co/mssrsLMg0Q #BeatPollution

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

#Cleanwater and #safesanitation is the first step to prevent diseases. #WASH #SDG6 #waterislife #waterforall #Fridaythought #charity #sanitationforall #valuewater

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

This is why @ICFS_BC is obsessed with #cleanwater and #safesanitation. Without clean water and safe sanitation,kids are vulnerable to life-threatening diseases like gastroenteritis.Source:UNICEF India #WASH #SDG6 #waterforall #India #waterislife #valuewater

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

#Forests are more important than you might think!

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

"Recent study [...] found that children living near watersheds with greater tree coverage are less likely to experience diarrheal disease, the second leading cause of death for children under 5."https://t.co/6Jl6b97VDv #Reforestation #SDG6

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

We have built infrastructure in 25 villages in rural Punjab, changing the lives of thousands of villagers for the better. Learn more about @ICFS_BC at https://t.co/UNSV3KFxeO #SDG6 #India #WASH #waterforall #cleanwater #ruralindia #safesanitation #charity

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

"This is the reality for millions of women in India. From the Western Ghats and the mountainous north-east to the arid desert state of Rajasthan, women across the country act as water collectors." It's time to change this! https://t.co/9wdcc5yKgn #cleanwater#ruralwomen#sanitation

[Yaqeen Welfare Foundation @WelfareYaqeen]

Clean water and #sanitation: the keys to breaking free from #poverty

#Cleanwater, along with decent sanitation and hygiene, is effective in reducing poverty. It can help save lives, drive economic growth, keep #Children in school and increase opportunities for #women and girls.

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

Have you ever wondered about the impact #cleanwater and #safesanitation has on communities? Learn about @ICFS_BC’s sustainable village improvement projects, enabling villagers to access clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene. https://t.co/gwNljfSjJk #WASH #charity #SDG6

[World Bank South Asia @WorldBankSAsia]

In #Bangladesh over 40% of all drinking water has traces of E. coli + about 13% of drinking water are contaminated with arsenic levels. Children who drink contaminated water are at higher risk of #stunting. https://t.co/E0moTWcYx6 @WorldBankWater @UN_Water #CleanWater #WASH #SDG6

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

Every girl has potential. Every girl has courage. Every girl has a dream. But, to reach her goals and achieve success, she needs a healthy living environment. Let’s promise her that on this #InternationalDayoftheGirl. #DayOfTheGirl #girlpower

[World Health Organization South-East Asia @WHOSEARO]

#hepatitis A & E can be transmitted by poor #sanitation, #hygiene, contaminated food and water systems:

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

Inspiring words from our founder, Dr. Gurdev S. Gill upon receiving a pioneer award at the @100yearjourney gala last weekend. #bethechange

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

Sustainable management of water is a challenging task. @ICFS_BC proudly takes up this challenge in #ruralPunjab. We focus on providing #cleandrinking water, #safesanitation, and basic infrastructure that improves the daily lives of villagers. #SDG6 #WASH https://t.co/gwNljfSjJk

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

#Cleanwater in every household means kids—the next generation— have a chance to lead healthier lives. And they can contribute their best to make the world happy and healthy. #SDG6 #WaterIsLife #WASH #MondayMotivation

[Indo-Canadian Friendship Society of BC @ICFS_BC]

#Cleanwater, a functioning sewer system, efficient wastewater management, and paved streets— @ICFS_BC’s mantra of fighting water-related health concerns from diarrhea to malaria. #WASH #SDG6 #sanitation