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WaterAid

International NGO focused on water, sanitation and hygiene in low-income countries

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Countries of Activity

EthiopiaGhanaKenyaLiberiaMadagascarMalawiMaliMozambiqueNigerNigeriaRwandaSenegalSierra LeoneBangladeshBurkina FasoCambodiaColombiaIndiaMyanmarNepalNicaraguaPakistanPapua New GuineaTimor-LesteEswatiniSouth AfricaTanzania United Republic ofUgandaZambia

Projects

Global advocacy for the health, safety and dignity of sanitation workers Global advocacy project for the health, safety and dignity of sanitation workers, undertaken by the Initiative for Sanitation Workers (ISW), which is a global advocacy partnership between SNV, ILO, World Bank, WHO and WaterAid

Harnessing WASH resources for Acceleration of SDG Attainment (Malawi) Aiming to improve governance systems for planning, resourcing, implementation and monitoring for WASH at national and local government levels in Malawi by 2021.

Burie Integrated and sustainable WASH project (Ethiopia) The goal of the program is to contribute to improving health and well-being of people, especially marginalized groups (communities, pregnant women and school children), through improved access to sustainable WASH services in Ethiopia.

Addressing WASH crisis in Mirpur for garments workers (Bangladesh) Lindex will support WaterAid to improve WASH services for slum dwellers in Mirpur. Water and sanitation facilities will be provided and hygiene behaviour improved, in the community and schools. Women & girls will play a key role in achieving change.

WASH interventions in schools, health and community - Grand Kru (Liberia) This project is a synthesis of Integrated and WASH service delivery programs with focus on improving sustained access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation and hygiene behaviors in schools, health facilities and communities.

Kasungu Deliver Life Project - WASH and MNH (Malawi) This project aims to contribute towards the reduction of maternal and neonatal health through improved access to sustainable and inclusive WASH services both at targeted health facilities and its surrounding communities of Kasungu district in Malawi .

WASH for Tea Pickers (Bangladesh) To reach underprivileged excluded groups (Manipuri, Garo, Khasi, Tipra, Tanchangya and Santal) living in north-east of Bangladesh known as tea pickers and ethnic community

Emergency WASH Response for Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Population (Bangladesh) Provide emergency WASH services in Ukhia and Teknaf sub-districts of Cox’s Bazar

Climate Resilient Sanitation Facilities at School (Bangladesh) Project will provide resilient sanitation & hygiene with adequate knowledge and capacity for management, maintenance and adaptation in 20 schools in shyamnagar Upazillas of satkhira district along with artificial recharge system to enhance groundwater rec

Boane WASH Sector Strengthening Project at Municipality Level (Mozambique) The aim of this project is strengthened capacity of stakeholders to plan, manage and implement effective WASH programs on an equitable and sustainable basis.

WASH in Schools (at secondary schools in Bangladesh) Development and demonstration of a comprehensive WASH in schools model at secondary schools in Bangladesh, and promotion of an inclusive WASH learning environment for girl students at secondary schools in 2 upazilas.

Tokke Kutaye Woreda and Babich Town WASH project (Ethiopia) Improving access to WASH facilities in communities, schools and health facilities. Capacity building of the government woreda and town WASH teams for sustainability and scaling up of services.

Using EcoSan toilets for enhanced health in Bugesera District (Rwanda) Piloting EcoSan toilets in 2 communal villages

Improving public toilets to serve human dignity and better public health (cities of Dhaka and Chittagong) Promoting a new era of public-private partnership and establishing a sustainable management model

Faecal Sludge Management - Small Towns Project (Bangladesh) A municipality-led approach to mitigate the FSM challenges of small towns in two municipalities in Bangladesh. Research and technology development on the treatment and re-use of human and solid waste as an organic co-composting products.

Demonstration of a decentralized and sustainable FSM solution in a low-income resettlement colony in Delhi To develop and demonstrate a technically, economically, and socially effective and viable FSM management model for low-income settlements of Delhi and other similar urban areas in India

20 Towns Capacity Development Project (Ethiopia) Increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and relevance of WaSH service provision in 20 towns through strengthening the capacity of towns’ Utilities and Municipalities

Achieving universal access to adequate, sustainable and equitable sanitation services (Babati Town, Tanzania) This project aims to identify which service delivery model to apply where and at what scale for universal access to sanitation in an urban location.

Building Entrepreneurship for Water/Liquid/Solid Waste Management in Slums of Dar es Salaam Developing water, sludge and solid waste services in Temeke municipality through building entrepreneurship skills of service providers, developing appropriate technologies and setting up financing mechanisms to enable the enterprises to be profitable.

Ensuring girls’ rights through school-based WASH and improved menstrual hygiene management in Pakistan and Nepal Supporting 38,028 school children and teachers gain access to inclusive WASH services, enhancing gender equality in 110 schools in Nepal and Pakistan.

Healthy Start: Global advocacy project on integration of WASH with Health and Nutrition for improved baby and child health Advocating for access to water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion to be integrated into health policy and delivery locally, nationally and internationally

Campaigning for sanitation in Ghana, India, West Africa and the US To elevate sanitation as a national, regional and global political priority and strengthen accountability for related political and financial commitments at all levels, with a focus on West Africa, Ghana, India, and the US

Sustainable total sanitation in Nigeria To improve the effectiveness, efficiency, inclusion and sustainability of total sanitation approaches for the poor and underserved in Nigerian states and contribute to national and regional good practices.

Resources in SuSanA Library

Muhammad Umar Ali, Dr. Muhammad Azeem • (2024) Sanitation Workers in Lahore: A Socio-Legal Study

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the working conditions, socio-economic challenges, and legal protections (or lack thereof) faced by sanitation workers in Lahore, Pakistan. Published by the Labour Research & Development Institute (LRDI) in collaboration with the Pakistan Workers Federation, the study is part of the ILO Japan Multi-bilateral […]}

Freya Mills, Tim Foster, Antoinette Kome, Rajeev Munankami, Gabrielle Halcrow, Antony Ndungu, Barbara Evans & Juliet Willetts • (2024) Indicators to complement global monitoring of safely managed on-site sanitation to understand health risks

This document highlights significant occupational health and safety risks for sanitation workers during the emptying of on-site sanitation systems. A major concern is the direct exposure to health risks, as many workers enter containments like pits and septic tanks, with only 8% of systems emptied without such entry. Risks are […]}

• (2024) Introducing 'Shasthya Nirapotta Scheme'

WaterAid in collaboration with Waadaa.Insure and Chartered Life, introduced Shasthya Nirapotta Scheme (SNS), a health protection scheme for low-income people specially the sanitation workers to ease their struggles and triumphs. This health protection initiative is designed to improve healthcare access and provide financial support in the event of the premium holder's […]}

Taibat Lawanson, Basirat Oyalowo and Anthony Akpan • (2024) The Hidden World of Lagos Sanitation Workers: Investigating Livelihood Vulnerabilities and Empowerment Opportunities

This publication explores the critical yet underappreciated role of sanitation workers in Lagos, focusing on their contributions to urban management and public health, especially in the wake of COVID-19. The study investigates the socio-economic conditions, challenges, and innovative practices of these workers, highlighting their essential role in waste management and […]}

WaterAid Cambodia • (2022) In my own words - Sanitation workers tell their own stories

Though a lot of efforts and supports have been provided to sanitation workers, still their nature of works are critical and dangerous to their health and hygiene, and most of the time lack of respect, support and collaboration from local people. Sanitation workers of in Battambang city have full right […]}

Anju Dwivedi, Abhinav Kumar, Shubhagato Dasgupta • (2023) Understanding Enablers and Barriers for Social Protection of Sanitation Workers in Dhenkanal Odisha, India

In the past decade, India's Swachh Bharat Mission has significantly improved sanitation infrastructure, including toilets and treatment plants. However, sanitation workers, essential to maintaining safe sanitation, face hazardous conditions, discrimination, long hours, and low social status. To address these issues, the Government of India and state governments have launched various […]}

DEPOCEN • (2024) Understanding the the dire plight of sanitation workers in Hanoi, Vietnam

The rapid urban development in Hanoi has exposed weaknesses in the city's sanitation infrastructure, straining the waste management system and increasing pressures on sanitation workers who already face hazardous conditions, financial insecurity, and societal discrimination. The study found that urban workers face more health hazards, while rural workers suffer greater […]}

Bridget Nagawa Tamale, Tonny Ssekamatte, John Bosco Isunju, Aisha Nalugya, Mujjabi Martin Mukasa, Arnold Tigaiza, Doreen Nakalembe, Winnifred K. Kansiime, Ceaser Kimbugwe, Jane Sembuche Mselle and Richard K. Mugambe • (2024) Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a significant occupational health concern, particularly among workers engaged in physically demanding and labor-intensive tasks. Desludging operators, who are responsible for the removal and management of fecal sludge, are particularly susceptible to these disorders due to the strenuous nature of their work. Despite the critical […]}

WaterAid India • (2019) The hidden world of sanitation workers in India

The stigmatised caste system in India remains to be the key determinant of the fate of these workers. As a result, people, families and communities mainly ‘Dalits’ are compelled to perform these tasks which are not just hazardous and stigmatising but also highly underpaid. This not only makes their identities […]}

Amita Bhakta, Sally Cawood, Mariam Zaqout and Barbara Evans • (2022) Sanitation work: Realizing equity and inclusion in WASH

Recognition of the human right to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and equity and inclusion concerns around gender, disability and age have led to crucial change in WASH programmes and policy, responding to commonly hidden issues such as menstrual hygiene, inclusive facilities for people with disabilities, and affordable services for […]}

Prerana Somani and Andrés Hueso González • (2020) Assessing the usability of personal protective equipment for sanitation workers in tropical countries

Efforts to meet SDG target 6.2 overlook sanitation workers' health and safety. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), workers lack proper personal protective equipment (PPE), leading to risks of injury and illness. Even when available, PPE is inconsistently used. This study examines PPE usability for sewer cleaners and tank emptiers […]}

Sina Temesgen Tolera, Wegene Diriba, Gebisa Dirirsa Gutema, and Gudeta Kaweti • (2023) Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Outcomes Among Sanitation Workers Across Worldwide: A Systematic Review on Cross-Sectional Studies

Sanitation workers face occupational health and safety challenges due to unsafe working conditions and exposure to waste. Numerous studies have highlighted the occupational hazards and accidents faced by sanitation workers, who are also frequently subject to discrimination and neglect within societies. However, there has been limited research quantifying the factors […]}

• (2024) Statewide Intensive Capacity Building Programs on Occupational Safety and Dignity of Sanitation Workers in Maharashtra

This collaborative effort between the Government of Maharashtra, RCUES of AIILSG Mumbai, and UNICEF India aimed to empower sanitation workers through a comprehensive capacity building program focused on occupational safety and dignity. The initiative successfully trained over 250 Master Trainers who then disseminated their knowledge to more than 2,000 sanitation […]}

Jonathan Wilcox; Bruce Rutayisire; Nicholas Kuria; Barbara Evans; Jamie Bartram; Rachel Sklar • (2023) Developing formal pit-latrine emptying businesses for hard-to-serve customers: resources, methods, and pricing structures

This study compares pit-latrine emptying businesses in Kampala, Uganda, and Kigali, Rwanda, focusing on resources, methods, and tariffs. Empirical data from Forever Sanitation and Pit Vidura show challenges with portable vacuum pumps in hard-to-reach areas, highlighting the need for formal manual emptying for some customers where mechanical methods are not […]}

Vanita Suneja, Jaison Thomas and Faysal Abbas, with contributions from Andrés Hueso González, Sterenn Philippe, Julie Fisher, Adnan Hakeem, Arif Jabbar. Supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • (2023) Improving social protection for sanitation workers in Pakistan

Sanitation workers play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and safety within the sanitation chain, a crucial aspect of achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6. However, they often face poor working conditions, social and economic marginalization, and significant health risks, including the threat of infection and injury, sometimes leading to […]}

Vanita Suneja, Jaison Thomas and Faysal Abbas, with contributions from Andrés Hueso González, Sterenn Philippe, Julie Fisher, Seema Rajouria, Tripti Rai. Supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • (2023) Improving social protection for sanitation workers in Nepal

Vanita Suneja, Jaison Thomas and Faysal Abbas, with contributions from Andrés Hueso González, Sterenn Philippe, Julie Fisher, Hossain H. Adib, Mahadi Hasan and Hasin Jaha. Supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • (2023) Improving social protection for sanitation workers in Bangladesh

Vanita Suneja, Jaison Thomas and Faysal Abbas, with contributions from Andrés Hueso González, Sterenn Philippe, Julie Fisher. Supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • (2023) Improving social protection for sanitation workers in South Asia

Sanitation workers provide an essential public service to ensure cleanliness and safety along the sanitation chain. This is key to achieving the ambitious Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, although poor working conditions, social and economic marginalization, high risk of infection and injury even death, mean it is often […]}

Sterenn Philippe, Andrés Hueso, Gloria Kafuria, Jules Sow, Hermann B. Kambou, Wandoo Akosu and Lloyd Beensi • (2022) Challenges Facing Sanitation Workers in Africa: A Four-Country Study

Sanitation workers encounter significant challenges that jeopardize their dignity and health, crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite their vital role, many governments in low- and middle-income countries neglect support for this workforce due to insufficient understanding of their needs and obstacles. The paper explores challenges faced by sanitation workers […]}

Vanita Suneja, Jaison Thomas and Faysal Abbas, with contributions from Andrés Hueso González, Sterenn Philippe, Julie Fisher. Supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • (2023) Access to Social Protection by Sanitation Workers in South Asia

WaterAid • (2022) Faecal sludge management guide

Faecal sludge management is the collection, transport, treatment and reuse or disposal of faecal sludge from pit latrines, septic tanks and other on-site sanitation technologies, and is crucial to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. You can use this guide as a reference document to help create better sanitation programmes, […]}

Peal, A. and Kapulu, C. • (2021) City-level quantification and profiling of sanitation workers

Sanitation workers are a vital workforce, key to Sustainable Development Goal 6, and yet they are often denied their rights to safe work. But how can working conditions be improved, if authorities know nothing about them? This report presents options for how to carry out a quantification and profiling through […]}

WaterAid, ILO, World Bank, WHO • (2019) The hidden world of sanitation workers - Media briefing (in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)

Every year, the human race produces over 350 million tonnes of poo – that’s enough to fill 140,000 Olympic swimming pools! Unless that human waste is properly dealt with, every single gram will pose a significant health risk to us and our planet. Ensuring that our contact with human waste ends […]}

Abdi, R., Gautam, O.P. • (2016) Approaches to promoting behaviour change around handwashing with soap

This paper seeks to improve understanding of approaches used to promote handwashing with soap, with a view to offering practical suggestions when selecting approaches.}

Various authors • (2015) Sustainable total sanitation in Nigeria

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