The power of ‘’self-assembly’’: a critical tool in behaviour change for toilet use
Published on: 04/09/2017
We need to move beyond the easy option of coercion, humiliation and threats to stop open defecation.
Mapping public finance for rural drinking water and sanitation : Odisha State, Ganjam District (India)
This paper focuses on budget allocations and expenditures by national, state and district authorities for Odisha State and Ganjam District (India).
Kampala WASH Symposium: Outcome Report 2016
This Symposium explored methods for evaluating the context in which traditional interventions are situated, considering the political economy, and...
#InDeepShit
Published on: 25/04/2017
"Human beings are being used to plug the gaps in failing sanitation systems" – Bezwada Wilson.
Sanitation promotion and behavioural science : experts come up with better ways to promote sanitation in India : synthesis document
Changing behaviours - there is no quick fix!
Changing behaviours: there is no quick fix!
Published on: 20/01/2017
Experts come up with better ways to promote sanitation in India.
Menstruating women have to trade in their bed for a cowshed
Published on: 07/12/2016
During menstruation every woman wants to cuddle up in a warm blanket. However, women in certain rural areas in Nepal have to sleep in a cowshed during that period of the month.
"Boe..." Vrouwen slapen tijdens hun menstruatie in de stal van de koe
Published on: 07/12/2016
Tijdens de menstruatie wil iedere vrouw wegkruipen onder een dikke deken. Vrouwen in bepaalde gebieden in Nepal worden verbannen naar de koeienstal gedurende die dagen van de maand.
Journée mondiale des toilettes : Au Burkina Faso, l’Etat sonne la mobilisation pour l’assainissement
Published on: 03/11/2016
Commémoration nationale le 19 Novembre à Koalga dans la région du Centre Ouest, province de la Sissili et débat multi-acteur à Ouaga le jeudi 17 novembre – nul ne peut douter de l'importance de l'accès aux services d'assainissement pour le bienêtre des populations. C'est pourquoi le gouvernement du...
Making hand washing a habit: What stands in the way?
Published on: 26/10/2016
For decades, people in Uganda have been encouraged to wash their hands as a way of preventing the spread of diseases. However, the percentage of the population accessing and using hand washing facilities remains low at only 36%. What are the challenges?
Looking at WASH in non-household settings : WASH away from the home information guide
An information guide to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in schools, health care facilities, the workplace, orphanages, prisons, refugee...
Sanitation promotion in rural India
Published on: 21/09/2016
India Sanitation Coalition, IRC and TARU Leading Edge are launching the first #WASHInsights dialogue in New Delhi.
Insights: A WASH Dialogue & Partnership Forum - Sanitation Promotion and Behavioural Science, New Delhi, India
Published on: 21/09/2016
" Insights " is a Knowledge Series co-designed by the India Sanitation Coalition, IRC and TARU Leading Edge. This first dialogue is on the theme of Sanitation Promotion and Behavioural Science. Policy makers, researchers and social and market practitioners were invited to an expert panel discussion...
Sanitation market research in rural Cambodia : rapid assessment of supply and demand in three rural districts
A rapid assessment to understand current and potential future demand and supply for sanitation products and services in three districts in Cambodia.
National Department of Health launches hand hygiene behaviour change strategy
Published on: 14/07/2016
After a decade of emphasis on accelerating water and sanitation infrastructure development, South Africa circles back to behaviour change.
Tax raise to realise India’s dream
Published on: 17/12/2015
New steps to make Swachh Bharat, or Clean India Campaign, a reality
De Grote Boodschap op Wereld Toilet Dag
Published on: 18/11/2015
DEN HAAG - Op donderdag 19 november was het Wereld Toilet Dag. Dit jaar vroegen de kinderen van de Den Hertog basisschool in Den Haag wel op een hele speciale manier aandacht voor sanitatie.
Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene for All : Asia regional learning event “Behaviour Change Communication for Sanitation and Hygiene” : 9 - 12th March 2015, Kichu Resort, Paro, Bhutan
This Asian regional face-to-face learning event discussed ways to make behaviour change communication (BCC) for sanitation and hygiene promotion...
How do we reach sustainable urban sanitation?
Published on: 04/09/2015
The new Sustainable Development Goals will not be reached if we do not tackle urban sanitation. This has a serious impact on the health and dignity for all those living in cities, not just the poor.
Een toilet voor 66 miljoen mensen in Bangladesh
Published on: 22/06/2015
In Bangladesh is de grootste NGO van de wereld, BRAC, hard op weg om goede sanitaire voorzieningen te krijgen voor iedereen. IRC werkt met hen samen in één van de grootste sanitaire programma's ter wereld. In dit interview vertelt IRC sanitatie expert Ingeborg Krukkert haar verhaal over haar werk...
A toilet for 66 million people in rural Bangladesh
Published on: 11/06/2015
In Bangladesh, the largest NGO in the world BRAC is working its way up to help the country to get proper sanitation. It has reached more than half of the population since the start nine years ago. It is one of the world's largest sanitation implementation programmes. IRC works with BRAC to make it...
Hygiene promotion : the backbone of BRAC WASH : embedding long-term change in communities
BRAC WASH was launched as an integrated programme with hygiene, sanitation and water as complementary elements, focused on underprivileged groups,...
Promouvoir l’approche fondée sur les droits humains dans le secteur Eau et Assainissement au Burkina Faso
Cette étude fait état de la mise en œuvre des principes de l'AFDH dans le secteur de l'eau et de l'assainissement au Burkina Faso. Sur cette base,...
Diarrhoea is top 10 disease in Bhutan, so behaviour change is needed
Published on: 12/03/2015
Behaviour change communication is essential in making water and sanitation campaigns successful. Bhutan has high coverage rates, basic sanitation coverage of 95 percent, improved sanitation coverage of 60 percent and 97 percent access to safe drinking water, but despite these good figures diarrhoea...
Et si on impliquait davantage les coutumiers et les religieux dans la promotion de l’assainissement ?
Published on: 16/02/2015
Faute d'un statut social élevé, les hygiénistes locaux formés pour faire la promotion de l'assainissement familial en milieu rural ont un impact limité. Le recours aux coutumiers et au religieux qui jouissent d'une plus grande écoute ne serait pas superflu.