Om Prasad Gautam, Babazile Bhembe, Lindsay Denny, Lara Kontos, Joana Da Cunha Forte, Golam Muktadir and John Knight (2024) Technical guide for handwashing facilities in public places and institutions
Hand hygiene is a key line of defence for many diseases, including diarrhoea and cholera. To maintain good hand hygiene and get more people into the habit of regularly washing their hands, public handwashing facilities with soap and water are essential. For many years, we have worked with governments, UNICEF and other organisations to install handwashing facilities in a range of public places and buildings, including […]
Online since: 03.12.2024
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Silagy, I., Isin-Xiong, L., Nelson, D., & Strait, J. (2024) Exploring the Environmental Footprint of Period Products
When shopping for period products, we usually consider a handful of factors before making a purchase. What is comfortable? What is affordable? What is available at the store? As people who menstruate, we can all agree that choice is essential. Everyone should be free to select products that best meet their personal needs, from physical to financial. But now, it is time to consider a larger, […]
Online since: 03.12.2024
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Sanitation for Millions, German Toilet Organisation (2024) Toilets Making the Grade® – A School Competition for Self-driven Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Improvements
The Toilets Making the Grade® (TMG) competition helps schools to address sanitation and hygiene challenges through self-assessment, guiding them to meet global and national standards like the 3-star approach. In a playful way, students and other school actors form teams to develop and implement their own solutions. By involving local and national governments, TMG fosters a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems approach, enhancing awareness […]
Online since: 29.10.2024
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Sanitation for Millions (2024) Set of Resources: Operation and Maintenance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Infrastructure in Public Institutions
This set of resources is grounded in practical experience from the GIZ-implemented Sanitation for Millions project regarding sustainable operation and maintenance (O&M) of WASH infrastructure. The approaches, tools, and materials included were developed and successfully implemented on the ground across multiple partner countries. The documentation is based on feedback processes involving project partners and local staff, ensuring their effectiveness in different project contexts. Through targeted […]
Online since: 29.10.2024
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Sanitation for Millions (2024) Set of Resources: Menstrual Hygiene Management – Advocacy on Policy Level and Cooperation with the Private Sector
This set of resources is grounded in practical experience from the GIZ-implemented Sanitation for Millions project concerning Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) – advocacy on policy level and cooperation with the private sector. The approaches, tools, and materials included were developed and successfully implemented on the ground across multiple partner countries. The documentation is based on feedback processes involving project partners and local staff, ensuring their […]
Online since: 29.10.2024
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Sanitation for Millions (2024) Set of Resources: Menstrual Hygiene Management – Awareness Raising and Knowledge Sharing in Public Institutions
This set of resources is grounded in practical experience from the GIZ-implemented Sanitation for Millions project concerning Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) – Awareness Raising and Knowledge Sharing in Public Institutions. The approaches, tools, and materials included were developed and successfully implemented on the ground across multiple partner countries. The documentation is based on feedback processes involving project partners and local staff, ensuring their effectiveness in […]
Online since: 29.10.2024
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Sanitation for Million (2024) Set of Resources: Hygiene Awareness and Behaviour Change Communication
This set of resources is grounded in practical experience from the GIZ-implemented Sanitation for Millions project concerning hygiene awareness and behaviour change communication. The approaches, tools, and materials included were developed and successfully implemented on the ground across multiple partner countries. The documentation is based on feedback processes involving project partners and local staff, ensuring their effectiveness in different project contexts. The content focuses on […]
Online since: 29.10.2024
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Sanitation for Millions (2024) Set of Resources: Construction or Rehabilitation of WASH Infrastructure at Schools
This set of resources is grounded in practical experience from the GIZ-implemented Sanitation for Millions project concerning construction or rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure at schools. The approaches, tools, and materials included were developed and successfully implemented on the ground across multiple partner countries. The documentation is based on feedback processes involving project partners and local staff, ensuring their effectiveness in different project contexts. It provides […]
Online since: 29.10.2024
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Sanitation for Millions (2024) Set of Resources: Construction or Rehabilitation of WASH Infrastructure in Healthcare Facilities
This set of resources is grounded in practical experience from the GIZ-implemented Sanitation for Millions project concerning construction or rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure in healthcare facilities. The approaches, tools, and materials included were developed and successfully implemented on the ground across multiple partner countries. The documentation is based on feedback processes involving project partners and local staff, ensuring their effectiveness in different project contexts. It […]
Online since: 29.10.2024
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Sanitation for Millions (2024) Set of Resources: Construction or Rehabilitation of WASH Infrastructure at Faith-Based Institutions
This set of resources is grounded in practical experience from the GIZ-implemented Sanitation for Millions project concerning construction or rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure at faith-based institutions. The approaches, tools, and materials included were developed and successfully implemented on the ground across multiple partner countries. The documentation is based on feedback processes involving project partners and local staff, ensuring their effectiveness in different project contexts. It […]
Online since: 29.10.2024
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Sanitation for Millions (2024) Menstruación Sin Tabú: Mi Cuerpo, Mi Salud - with English subtitles and sign language
Este inspirador video, producido en el marco del programa global Sanitation for Millions, aborda la importancia de la salud menstrual. A través de la voz de Fabiana, una joven de 13 años, nos invita a romper el silencio y los tabúes que rodean la menstruación. Con una pegajosa canción que resalta la naturalidad del ciclo menstrual, el video promueve prácticas de higiene seguras. Su mensaje positivo […]
Online since: 17.09.2024
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Viva con Agua (2021) Football 4 WASH - Manual VcA
Football as a sport is enjoyed by over 2.6 billion people all over the world. In East Africa alone, over 40 million boys and girls, women and men are actively involved in football games, either competitively or as fun games. Football and getting engaged in physical activity in general can provide opportunities for children and adolescents to develop greater agency over their life, to build leadership […]
Online since: 11.09.2024
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Sanitation for Millions (2024) La Magia de Crecer: El Viaje de Lucía hacia la Menarquía with English Subtitles
Embárcate en una aventura mágica y educativa con Lucía, una joven que descubre los misterios de la menarquía en este encantador libro animado. A través de un bosque encantado, Lucía se encuentra con personajes fantásticos como Uteriana, la Doctora Menstrualiana y Vulvánica, quienes la guían en su comprensión del ciclo menstrual. Este video no solo educa sobre los aspectos biológicos de la menstruación, sino que también […]
Online since: 03.09.2024
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Abe Noe-Hays, Julia Cavicchi, Gretchen Saveson, Tatiana Schreiber, Arthur Davis, Cory Howley (2024) Farmer Guide to Fertilizing with Urine
The Rich Earth Institute's Farmer Guide to Fertilizing with Urine provides farmers with practical insights into reclaiming human urine as a nutrient-rich fertilizer. It joins Rich Earth’s guides to community and home garden urine recycling, offering resources to practitioners at different scales. The guide is rooted in Rich Earth’s extensive research with farmer-partners in Southern Vermont and enriched by insights from the international research […]
Online since: 29.08.2024
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SuSanA (2024) 34th SuSanA Meeting - Presentations, Recordings and further Resources
The 34th SuSanA meeting took place on 24th August 2024. It was organised by the SuSanA Secretariat with support and contributions from the Global Steering Commitee, SuSanA Partners, Members, Working Groups, Regional Chapters and many more. This entry is the collection point of the different resources from the SuSanA Meeting, including recordings, presentations and program overview. We once again thank all the speakers and everyone, who supported […]
Online since: 28.08.2024
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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 Programme. It focuses on issues such as occupational safety, wages, social security, and discrimination, particularly […]
Online since: 20.08.2024
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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 higher in rural areas, where self-emptying is more common, and in urban settings where sanitation […]
Online since: 20.08.2024
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Nasser Tuqan and Elise Mann on behalf of the Climate Resilient Sanitation Coalition (CRSC) (2024) Bridging Borders: The Role of Climate-Resilient Sanitation in Global Peace and Sustainability CRSC Article - SIWI World Water Week 2024
As SIWI World Water Week 2024 kicks off in Stockholm this week, we are reminded of the profound importance of water and sanitation cooperation in fostering peace and security across the globe. This year's theme, "Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future," reminds us of the intricate interconnections between and across communities and nations and emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to secure […]
Online since: 20.08.2024
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(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 death. This innovative scheme is also graciously supported by Government of Sweden, and Bill and […]
Online since: 06.08.2024
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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 the need for better recognition and support. By aligning with SDG 6 (Clean Water and […]
Online since: 30.07.2024
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