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Published on: 25/10/2018

WASH Talk podcast on the creative solutions, which Dutch NGOs Simavi and Aqua for All are using in Africa. Read more...

Provision of menstrual hygiene management facilities for girls and female teachers in primary and secondary schools in Uganda : study on implementation of the Ministry of Education and Sports circular

Published on: 09/10/2018

Follow-up study to assess if the Ugandan Ministry of Education circular on MHM is implemented. Read more...

Elianey Kegel , Sara Bori and Ingeborg Krukkert before the Dutch primary school Emmaus

A participatory lesson in human rights for Dutch schoolchildren

Published on: 25/06/2018

We joined hands with Amnesty International to raise awareness for global water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) challenges amongst 10 year olds. Read more...

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. Read more...

Marielle Snel presenting about WASH away from home at UNC 2016

Finding my inner child and excitement in something new

Published on: 28/11/2016

My “little kid” excitement was sparked, when I participated in a session on WASH away from home. Read more...

Children as effective change agents : the case of school health clubs in the promotion of urban sanitation and hygiene : paper presented at the East Africa practioners workshop on pro-poor urban sanitation and hygiene, Laico Umbano Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda,

Concept paper : school sanitation and hygiene education: a background paper

Life skills-based hygiene education : a guidance document on concepts, development and experiences with life skills-based hygiene education in school sanitation and hygiene education programmes.

Gender in water resources management, water supply and sanitation : roles and realities revisited

Published on: 31/12/1997

The book is the revised and updated edition of an earlier IRC/PROWWESS/UNDP publication: Participation of women in water supply and sanitation :... Read more...

Advancing WASH governance: Strengthening partnerships for SDG achievement in Burkina Faso

Published on: 25/11/2024

Building on the success of the 2020-2022 project, the European Union has extended its collaboration with IRC Burkina through a €3.8 million initiative running until 2027. This blog explores the synergies between the two projects and highlights the ongoing journey towards achieving SDG 6 in Burkina... Read more...

Atelier de Revue Sectorielle Eau, Hygiène et Assainissement à Kornaka

Published on: 13/11/2024

L'accès à l'eau est un droit pour tous. Et si nous prenions un moment pour faire le point sur ce qui fonctionne et ce qui reste à améliorer ? À Kornaka, IRC Niger a réuni les autorités locales et les acteurs du secteur pour une revue sectorielle, avec un objectif clair : transformer l'accès à l'eau... Read more...

Achieving ‘Systems as Usual’ in the WASH Sector

Published on: 08/08/2024

WASH Talk episode 17 explains that making universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene a reality for all relies on a strong foundation of... Read more...

New project to enhance water and sanitation in Uganda launched

Published on: 12/07/2024

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...

Learnings from the WASH SDG WAI sub-programme in Bangladesh

Published on: 27/05/2024

This note describes the approach followed to assist Local Government Institutions (LGI) of Bangladesh in improving service levels for people living... Read more...

Plan, train and coordinate for better management of WASH services

Published on: 26/03/2024

Almost 4 million people in 93 communes in Burkina Faso benefited from the project "Strengthening communal capacities to manage water, sanitation and hygiene" Read more...

Planifier, former et coordonner pour une meilleure gouvernance des services AEPHA

Published on: 26/03/2024

Près de 4 millions d'habitants issus de 93 communes du Burkina Faso ont bénéficié du projet de « renforcement des capacités des municipalités du Burkina Faso dans la gouvernance de l'eau potable, de l'hygiène et de l'assainissement » Read more...

Removing taxes on sanitation: the benefits outweigh the costs

Published on: 19/12/2023

Tax exemption on a number of products can play an important role in improving sanitation coverage in Ethiopia Read more...

More and better water for Sigriyaoghin, Burkina Faso

Published on: 09/11/2023

This video shows how the population from the village of Sigriyaoghin, Tenkodogo district in Burkina Faso, is benefiting from a newly installed rural piped water system Read more...

Banfora: Towards autonomy for the municipal department in charge of WASH services

Published on: 09/11/2023

This video of Banfora shows how the town council is implementing water and sanitation services for its population. Read more...

South Ari Woreda WASH building block assessment

Published on: 17/10/2023

This building block assessment report delivers a comprehensive assessment of the strengths and areas for improvement within the WASH system in South... Read more...

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Involving local communities for sustainable WASH in Schools