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Access to clean water, improved sanitation, and good hygiene services are essential human rights that significantly improve health, education, and overall well-being. However, in Ethiopia, millions still lack access to these services. Read more...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has partnered with IRC Uganda to improve access to water and sanitation services for vulnerable communities in Kabarole and Bunyangabu districts. Read more...
Tax exemption on a number of products can play an important role in improving sanitation coverage in Ethiopia Read more...
Imagine a future where every child in South Ari Woreda/District has clean water to drink, a safe toilet to use, and the knowledge to wash their hands properly. This is no longer a dream, rather it is a mission in motion. In 2019, South Ari Woreda embarked on a journey to achieve Sustainable... Read more...
A market-based approach to increasing access to affordable and sustainable hygiene products. Read more...
Can virtual simulation games be used to build capacities of professionals on strengthening of water, sanitation and hygiene systems? Read more...
Despite all the awareness raising, menstruation still remains a taboo topic due to cultural beliefs and practices. Read more...
How can the WASH sector contribute to the larger movement on menstrual health, education and equity? Read more...
An interview with Khorik Istiana the winner of the 2021 Ton Schouten Award. Read more...
Findings from a scoping literature review on handwashing and mental health in humanitarian crises. Read more...
Managing leaks of blood and beyond. Read more...
Lessons from the WASH First COVID-19 Response Project equipping youths with marketable skills in Negelle Arsi and Shashamane districts. Read more...
Menstrual Hygiene Day, my bloody favourite day of the year. Read more...
"I am calling on WASH and health professionals to change the way we address hygiene promotion", says Juste Nansi, Country Director IRC Burkina Faso. Read more...
Different stakeholder groups from four districts gave inputs to the District WASH master plan to attain SDG 6 by 2030. Read more...
A design competition initiative of USAID Transform WASH Read more...
In the wake of Hurricane Eta, IRC and Water For People support government appeal and call for immediate action to restore a decade's worth of water and sanitation development in Honduras Read more...
Guest blogger Srilekha Chakraborty , 2020 winner of the Ton Schouten Award, shares stories from the ground on the pandemic in India. Read more...
The Aga Khan Foundation is organising WASH interventions in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in response to the pandemic. Read more...
Since the coronavirus began spreading throughout the world, few things have been unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our activities to develop markets for WASH products and services are no exception. Read more...