This chapter aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reusing from the continent to strengthen African WASH CSOs, enhancing their value and their relevance in the sector, and ultimately providing a better link and improved coordination between African WASH actors overall.
We are happy to join forces with the African Civil Society Network on Water and Sanitation (ANEW) to set-up and further develop the SuSanA Africa Chapter and a big thank you to the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) for the financial support.
All SuSanA partner organisations and members are warmly invited to define contributions for the SuSanA Africa Chapter and contact the Chapter Coordinator if they are interested to participate.
Disclaimer: Both English and French knowledge resources will be shared within the chapter.
Klinger, M.; Gueye, A.; Manandhar Sherpa A.; Strande, L. (2019)
Scoping Study: Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants in South-Asia and sub-Saharan Africa
Worldwide over the last years, a shift has taken place in the acceptance of faecal sludge management (FSM). It is now considered by many to be a viable solution alongside sewer-based systems in achieving citywide inclusive sanitation, and faecal sludge treatment plants (FSTPs) are starting to be constructed throughout Asia […]
African Water Association (2020)
The 20th African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition presentations
Please browse the AfWA ICE 2020 presentations repository. The repository is made up of the six tracks that the Congress comprised of. Under each track, there are the different days of the Congress i.e 24th, 25th , 26th Feb 2020. Under the folder of the date, you will find the […]
WoMena (2020)
Menstrual Cup Intervention in Adjumani District Uganda - Final Implementation Report
In Uganda approximately 86% of South Sudanese refugee arrivals are women and children (UNHCR, 2017a). Globally, girls and women often lack the ability to manage their menstruation with dignity due to lack of adequate and private facilities, safe, acceptable and accessible menstrual health products and knowledge, which can be further […]
Mchenga, J., Holm, R. H. (2019)
Can a precast pit latrine concrete floor withstand emptying operations? An investigation from Malawi
For fecal sludge from households in low- and middle-income countries to be treated offsite it needs to be removed, which can be greatly affected by the pit latrine floor design. However, it is unclear whether precast pit latrine concrete floors (latrine slabs) can withstand emptiers and their equipment. To investigate […]
Lazaro, J., Kapute, F., Holm, R. H. (2019)
Food safety policies and practices in public spaces: The urban water, sanitation, and hygiene environment for fresh fish sold from individual vendors in Mzuzu, Malawi
In sub‐Saharan Africa, informal markets account for more than 80% of the total food selling. Fish is a major protein source for households in Malawi and is commonly purchased from individual vendors. The aim of this study was to review national acts and policies and local regulations focused on fresh […]
WoMena & WoMena Uganda (2020)
Beyond Distribution: A Feasibility Study of Introducing a Menstrual Health Component into Four Secondary Schools in Buikwe Districkt, Uganda (Phase 1)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), menstrual health is often considered a taboo and many girls and women lack access to safe and appropriate menstrual health management (MHM) products. This can have far-reaching implications for women and girls’ physical, social and mental wellbeing, as well as for their sexual reproductive health […]
Simwambi, A., Roig Senge, L., Kapembwa, A. (2020)
Three-cities OSS & FSM knowledge exchange – Lusaka, Kampala and Dar Es Salaam (Case study)
The Three Cities On-Site Sanitation (OSS) and Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) Knowledge Exchange (KEx) Case study provides detailed highlights of the capacity development initiative that was undertaken in three sub-Saharan African cities; Kampala (Uganda), Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) andLusaka (Zambia). The KEx initiative was aimed at enabling keystakeholders from the […]
GIZ (2020)
Webinar - Solid Problem, real solutions? How to handle non-organic waste in pit latrines (Presentations & Recordings) (in English and French)
This webinar brought together two GIZ programmes working on access to safe sanitation along the entire sanitation service chain: Scaling up of Drinking Water and Sanitation Supply in Burkina Faso and Sanitation for Millions (project component Uganda). Joined by BORDA Zambia, implementing experts from the three countries presented their experiences […]
Okello E., Kapiga, S., Grosskurth, H., Makata, K., Mcharo, O., Kinungh'i, S., Dreibelbis, R. (2019)
Factors perceived to facilitate or hinder handwashing among primary students: a qualitative assessment of the Mikono Safi intervention schools in NW Tanzania
The study used qualitative methods to assess the effects of a multi-modal school-based water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) intervention on handwashing behaviour among primary students in North Western (NW) Tanzania. Barriers and facilitators to handwashing were explored in the students who participated in the Mikono Safi Trial (Kiswahili for ‘Clean […]
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 […]
Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health, WHO, NALA Foundation, Sightsavers (2019)
Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Ethiopia - WOREDA level coordination toolkit for the WASH and NTD sectors
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) affect more than ten percent of the world’s population, primarily among the poorest populations. In Ethiopia, more than 75 million people are at risk of infection of at least one neglected tropical disease. NTDs cause suffering, blindness, disability, and delays in physical and cognitive growth which […]
Various authors (2019)
FSM5 - 5th International Faecal Sludge Management
Conference Materials
Presentations (download from conference website, see external link below, or go to: https://fsm5.susana.org/en/downloads/conference-materials): Conference convenors: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation BORDA Eawag-Sandec Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Inclusive Sanitation in Practice (IPS) Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) University of KwaZulu-Natal University of Technology Sydney Water Research Commission (WRC) DAY 1, OPENING PLENARY 1. BAWA, K., “The Ngor Declaration on […]
Henson, B. (2019)
Urban WASH in Small Towns: The 'ONEWASH Plus' Programme in Ethiopia
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for urban populations is one of UNICEF’s emerging areas of focus highlighted in its Global WASH Strategy (2016–2030). In east and southern Africa, a number of WASH programmes have targeted small towns as a niche area in which UNICEF can build on its experience and […]
Akinsete, A., Bhagwan, J., Hicks, C., Knezovich, A., Naidoo, D., Naidoo, V., Pillay,S. (2019)
The Sanitation Economy Opportunity for South Africa
Sustainable Solutions for Water Security & Sanitation - A Business Perspective
The Water Research Commission and the Toilet Board Coalition have come together to identify the business opportunities in the Sanitation Economy specific to Africa. Our sanitation challenge in South Africa is a continuous one. Dealing with the inequities of the past, coupled with a dichotomy in society through apartheid spatial planning and the new […]
Peletz, R., Kisiangani, J., Ronoh, P., Cock-Esteb, A., Chase, C., Khush, R., and Luoto, J. (2019)
Assessing the Demand for Plastic Latrine Slabs in Rural Kenya
Improving access to safe and affordable sanitation facilities is a global health priority that is essential for meeting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. To promote the use of improved sanitation in rural and low-income settings, plastic latrine slabs provide a simple option for upgrading traditional pit latrines. The International Finance […]
The Aquaya Institute (2019)
Sanitation Policies, Practices, and Preferences in Kumasi, Ghana
The Aquaya Institute is conducting this research on urban sanitation economics under the Urban Sanitation Research Initiative. This brief is on sanitation policies, practices, and preferences in the city of Kumasi, Ghana. SUMMARY • In Kumasi, the majority of low-income households use public toilets, but would prefer private facilities. • Low-income residents prefer […]
The Aquaya Institute (2019)
Sanitation Policies, Practices, and Preferences in Kisumu, Kenya
The Aquaya Institute is conducting this research on urban sanitation economics under the Urban Sanitation Research Initiative. This brief is on sanitation policies, practices, and preferences in the city of Kisumu, Kenya. SUMMARY • The majority of low-income residents use basic unlined pit latrines but prefer water-based sanitation options, such as pour- […]
SNV (2019)
Identifying the last 10% of households practising open defecation in rural Tanzania
Since 2017, SNV and the Government of Tanzania have been implementing the Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for All (SSH4A) programme in eight Tanzanian districts. To date, the number of households that use toilets has increased to 90%. In the period March–April 2019, SNV Tanzania undertook a household survey in the […]
GIZ (2019)
Making Children Fit For School
Transforming Schools Into Healthy Places
The F4S approach uses the school setting to support the institutionalization of health-promoting behaviour of children. This includes washing hands with soap, brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste, daily cleaning of sanitary facilities, etc. The measures in schools include a clear set of rules for routine group activities, simple infrastructural measures […]
UNICEF (2018)
WASH in Schools Empowers Girls´ Education
Proceedings of the 7th Annual Virtual Conference on Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools
Action to improve menstrual hygiene management (MHM) for schoolgirls in low- and middleincome countries continues to gather momentum around the world. The annual virtual conference on MHM in schools shared recent evidence and programmes that illustrate the continuing progress in the field. The conference provides a vital global platform for […]
Contacto
Sareen Malik
Regional Chapter Coordinator
African Civil Society Network on Water and Sanitation (ANEW) • Kenya
Sareen leads ANEW, the umbrella organisation of water and sanitation NGOs in Africa. She currently holds the position of Vice Chair on the SWA Steering Committee. With over 15 years experience in the field of water …
Chaiwe Mushauko-Sanderse
Regional Chapter Co-Coordinator
Independent consultant • Zambia
Independent consultant (capacity development, knowledge management, strategic planning, project management, M&E in WASH, climate action and, gender)
