Population Services International’s Post

#WASH initiatives are crucial for #publichealth, #sustainabledevelopment, and #environmentalconservation. _ In South Africa, innovative WASH projects are enhancing access to #cleanwater, improving #sanitation facilities, and promoting #hygiene practices. _ The National Water and Sanitation Master Plan aims to ensure universal access to #safewater by 2030, with over 90% of the population having access to improved #watersources. _ #Sanitation innovations, such as the EcoSan Toilet Initiative and LooWatt project, are #revolutionizing public health by promoting eco-friendly and hygienic sanitation #facilities in informal #settlements and rural areas. _ About 64% of South Africa's #population has access to improved sanitation facilities, reflecting #progress in sanitation #infrastructure #development nationwide. _ Studies show that for every $1 invested in hygiene #promotion, there is a potential return of up to $21 in reduced health costs and increased productivity. South Africa's WASH #initiatives are revolutionizing access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene #practices, setting a standard for #sustainabledevelopment and #publichealth.

It was a good learning experience about WASH FIT (Water and Sanitation for Health facility Improvement tool) at Adama town organized by Ministry of Health In collaboration with WHO and UNICEF Ethiopia Country Offices. WASH FIT (the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool) is a risk-based, quality improvement tool for health care facilities, covering key aspects of WASH services: water; sanitation; hand hygiene; environmental cleaning; health care waste management; and selected aspects of energy, building and facility management. It Provides a framework to develop, monitor and continuously implement an infrastructure improvement plan and prioritize specific WASH actions. It was designed to add a tool for incremental improvement on WASH in Health care facilities that consists inclusive measures & Climate resilient WASH aspects. #WASHFIT #GEDSI #ClimateResilientWASH #Qualityofcare #IncrimentalImprovement #Washinhealthcarefacilities #Ethiopianminstryofhealth #SavetheChildrenInternational #WHO #UNICEF

Only four days until governments from 20+ countries, supported by @UNICEF, @WaterAid and @WHO convene in Nepal for the first Global Summit to accelerate progress towards universal access to safely managed sanitation! The Summit brings together experts and partners to align approaches towards universalizing access to safely managed sanitation, and to bridge knowledge gaps to support the transition to safely managed services. Stay tuned for updates! #safelymanagedsanitation #GlobalSanitationSummit #SDG6

🌍 Empowering Communities and Government for Sustainable WASH Solutions 🌍 Empowering communities and governments is key to driving impactful, lasting change in water, sanitation, and hygiene. By fostering local ownership, we ensure that the solutions truly reflect the needs of the people. Engaging both community members and government institutions promotes consultation, participation, and accountability—dissolving silos among partners and sectors. This approach strengthens the sustainability of our WASH programs and ensures that everyone’s voice is heard, contributing to a more equitable future. #EmpowerCommunities #WASHSustainability #LocalOwnership #WASHImpact #TogetherForChange World Vision World Vision Southern Africa World Vision Malawi World Vision Zimbabwe World Vision Zambia World Vision Moçambique World Vision Angola World Vision Eswatini World Vision DRC Wonder Mafuta James Chifwelu Nkemba Abi Riak Idalina Alfai Elizabeth Davis

The SASTEP programme successfully demonstrates how the adoption of local manufacturing and commercialisation of innovative sanitation technologies can create jobs, boost the economy and provide safe, dignified sanitation for all. These technologies include water-efficient toilets, incineration toilets and dry sanitation technologies. The achievements of SASTEP provide a valuable blueprint for fellow African countries to follow in their footsteps, transforming the sanitation landscape across the continent. Collaboration between national governments, regional organisations and stakeholders are crucial in accelerating change for our water resources and sanitation in Africa. #NationalWaterWeek #SanitationForAll #SASTEP #sanitationinnovation #sanitationtechnology

Globally, 2 billion people (26% of the population) do not have safe drinking water and 3.6 billion (46%) lack access to safely managed sanitation, according to the report, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water and released at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York. The Human Needs Project is at the forefront of addressing this critical issue in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa. By providing clean drinking water, we not only improve health and hygiene but also empower the community with the resources needed for daily life. Access to clean water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of sustainable development. In Kibera, where residents face extreme water scarcity, our efforts make a significant impact. Clean water reduces the spread of waterborne diseases, improves quality of life, and supports overall well-being. Join us in making a difference! 💧💙 #CleanWaterForEveryoneHNP

Youth are the driving force behind sustainable change. On this #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate their crucial role in promoting WASH services across Pakistan. By empowering young voices, we’re building a future where every person has access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene. Together, we can make it happen! 🌍 #YouthLeadership #WASH #WaterAidPakistan #CleanWater #Sanitation #Hygiene #Pakistan WaterAid WaterAid America WaterAid Canada WaterAid Sverige

It’s not just about speeding up; ensuring quality is paramount. While there’s considerable talk about accelerating the achievement of safely managed sanitation (SMS), SNV’s Antoinette Kome highlighted that the path to progress isn't straightforward.   In the face of treatment plants breaking down and falling into disrepair, Kome emphasised that we must not focus solely on technological innovation. It’s crucial to involve a diverse range of stakeholders in sanitation decision-making processes. Further, we must address behaviours throughout the entire sanitation service value chain to make sustainable progress.   ➡ For further info, read nine case studies on faecal sludge and waste management, highlighting why holistic approaches to the sanitation challenge is needed: on.snv.org/3KV5R6N A big thank you to the World Health Organization, UNICEF, WaterAid, and other development partners in Nepal for organising this much-needed forum!   🚽💡 #Sanitation #QualityOverSpeed #InclusiveDecisionMaking #SustainableDevelopment

At the current rate, countries worldwide will only achieve safe #water and #sanitation for all by the 22nd century ⚠ In the pan-European region, 16 million people still lack access to basic drinking water services and over 29 million people do not have access to basic sanitation, including hundreds of thousands who have to practice open defecation. As part of practical measures under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe/WHO Regional Office for Europe Protocol on #Water and #Health, explore how #Albania is taking steps to close #data gaps on equity in accessing #water & #sanitation. This will support targeted action to improve access for vulnerable and marginalized communities. Under the Protocol, a number of guidance documents and tools have been developed to assist countries and other stakeholders in driving action on the water, sanitation, #hygiene, and health agenda, in line with global and regional processes such as the #2030Agenda for #SustainableDevelopment and the #EuropeanUnion Directives, particularly the #DrinkingWaterDirective recast, which emphasizes the need to ensure safe access to water and sanitation for vulnerable and marginalized communities. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dwMQxwx3

#Benin, a West African country, is implementing #WASH initiatives to improve #publichealth, access to #cleanwater, and #sanitation services. The country has implemented Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) programs, #empowering communities to improve #sanitation practices. Over 1,500 #communities have been declared open #defecation-free zones, promoting sustainable practices. Over 80% of the #rural population now has access to improved #watersources. Benin has also prioritized WASH programs in #schools, promoting #handwashing practices and sanitation #education. These #initiatives demonstrate the transformative power of #WASH interventions in improving overall #well-being and #quality of life. Picture Credit: Water Herald