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Sanitation and Hygiene
Water, sanitation, and women: A journey of empowerment in rural India
Posted on 20 Mar, 2024 12:01 PMIn the heart of rural India, fight for access to clean water and adequate sanitation frequently determines daily routines. These basic necessities have always been the responsibility of women, who walk great distances to obtain water and manage home cleanliness on limited funds. But today, their role is undergoing a remarkable transformation.
Unlocking hygienic horizons
Posted on 01 Feb, 2024 11:44 AMIn the race against time to ensure safe access to sanitation, reminiscent of the tenacious hummingbird who does what she can to fight the great fire – carrying droplets of water in her beak, collective efforts and private sector engagement emerge as pivotal forces.
Building community expertise in planning, designing, and overseeing WASH systems
Posted on 20 Oct, 2023 04:10 PMWaterAid India is a non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming lives by improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. The organisation focuses on marginalised and vulnerable communities, striving to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to these essential services.
Technology aids safety of Kerala fisherfolk during monsoons
Posted on 17 Jul, 2023 10:14 AMCommunication technologies aid fisherfolk in Kerala to remain safe during the monsoons
Saamuhika Shakti: Empowering Bangalore waste pickers to live dignified lives
Posted on 12 Jul, 2023 08:31 AMAccording to the World Bank (2020), 49% percent of the urban population in India, resides in slums. The urban slum dweller’s desire for a better life has only been partially fulfilled, as people continue to fight for necessities such as clean drinking water and adequate toilets.
Spatial pattern and clustering of open defecation in India
Posted on 12 Jun, 2023 11:15 AMThe prevalence of open defecation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including India, is one of the main barriers to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG-6) by 2030. In South and Central Asia, India is found to practise open defecation at a high rate (16%) compared to both the regional average (12%) and the global average (6%).
Lived experiences of sanitation and hygiene access
Posted on 02 Jun, 2023 09:18 PMHighlights from the study:
Mobilising communities for WASH
Posted on 13 Dec, 2022 05:25 PMConvened to mark the successful conclusion of the Women+Water Alliance project in select districts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, U.S.
Evaluating WaSH conditions spatially at the panchayat level
Posted on 15 Oct, 2022 03:38 PMRural areas largely lack access to improved drinking water-sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) facilities in India. Improved WaSH facilities are vital to prevent the transmission of waterborne diseases and create resilient communities.
Bamboo stick handwashing station
Posted on 19 May, 2022 10:38 AMSafe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are the essential components to lead a healthy life. Correct, consistent, and continuous practices of WASH behavior, particularly hand hygiene can help prevent infections and spread of diseases.