Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Real Impact: Ethiopia Hygiene Improvement Project
U.S. Agency for International Development
Hygiene in Practice (HIP) employed an at-scale approach in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, predicated upon the principle of multiples. The project promoted improved hygiene behavior by working on multiple levels, engaging multiple players, and stressing multiple behaviors through multiple...Read more
Regional focus:
Ethiopia, Sub-Saharan AfricaImproving Monitoring and Water Point Functionality in Rural Ethiopia
Published:
June 25, 2021This study examines the patterns associated with functional community water points in rural Ethiopia and identifies potential areas of improvement in terms of practitioner response to functionality monitoring. It was part of an integrated WaSH and nutrition program implemented by UNICEF Ethiopia...Read more
Regional focus:
EthiopiaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.