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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

WHO, UNICEF and WaterAid host Global Sanitation Summit Kathmandu, Nepal - Delegates from more than 20 countries and stakeholder organizations gathered in Kathmandu from 25–27 June 2024 for a Global Sanitation Summit organized by UNICEF, WHO and WaterAid.The Summit marks a critical step for redoubled efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal target 6.2 on safely managed sanitation[1], which is currently off track for the 2030 deadline. https://lnkd.in/dyXHCEMi

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

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 for the sanitation future in Africa. https://sastep.org.za/ #SanitationForAll #SASTEP #sanitationinnovation #sanitationtechnology

Last week I had the privilege of attending the International Water Association's first ever Non-Sewered Sanitation Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. I was excited for the chance to share at a large forum BasicShit.org's work in creating a circular sanitation economy in Delhi. From several presentations and conversations with colleagues, it became clear that we are at a critical point for us to be innovating in sanitation service delivery and technology. As the effects of climate change close in on us, water stress and scarcity will make it increasingly difficult to rely on water-based systems to carry and treat our fecal waste off-site. More decentralized, resource-sensitive and circular solutions must be implemented around the world - like the use of biodigesters/biogas toilets and DEWATS. As Professor Kala Vairavamoorthy put it in his keynote address, access to functioning and sustainable sanitation is not just a "problem of the poor;" in fact, it is a problem of the collective. It will take collective action on behalf of affluent nations, private corporations, civil society, local governments, and community-based organizations alike to patch gaps in service delivery and improve infrastructure so that everyone, everywhere has access to climate-resilient and safe sanitation. #YoungWaterProfessionals like myself and the incredible peers I met in Johannesburg are the future of the sustainable WASH sector. I want to be sure that as we move forward, we as sanitation champions center and uplift the voices and experiences of those we work with. Careful co-production of solutions with communities is the only way to ensure sustainability of any WASH program or policy. Coming out of the IWA Non-Sewered Sanitation Conference I am energized by the momentum in the sector and excited to contribute to it! #WASH #Sanitation #Nonseweredsanitation #SDG6 #IWA #Water

#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’s #WorldWaterDay, and we're reflecting on the importance of water security for all! Climate change disproportionately affects women and girls' access to clean water, that’s why we focus on empowering women through climate-resilient solutions in Tanzania, Pakistan, and countries across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. Felister Gidion lives in a “model boma,” a household that has volunteered to model positive health and environmental practices, including building handwashing stations (tippy taps), upgrading latrines, using climate-smart agriculture, and more. Through USAID’s MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience project, 70% of households in the Northern Tanzania Rangelands have access to upgraded latrines, and 84% of community members have improved water sources through public taps and piped water. In Pakistan, Ainee Kohli has attended trainings and conversations on topics like water, sanitation and hygiene practices, as well as learning water conservation and recycling techniques. Our “I am Resilient, I am Change” (known locally as Dharti Ammar) project focused on recycling water to minimize the reliance on external water sources and develop an agricultural ecosystem. This has helped the community reuse a precious resource and support the growth of critical crops. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMaiC2ZS

Get insights from the USAID Transform WASH Learning Note, a powerhouse of evidence-based strategies deployed to support local sanitation businesses in Ethiopia. Here's what's waiting for you: 🔍 In-depth comparison of Center-based vs. entrepreneur-based models, revealing their strengths, weaknesses, and game-winning tactics. 🚀 Practical recommendations engineered to turbocharge progress towards universal WASH access by 2030. 💡Market transformation blueprints to stimulate demand, strengthen supply chains, and cultivate a dynamic sanitation private sector. This collaboration between Transform WASH and government agencies provides valuable guidance for scaling sustainable sanitation solutions and enabling access to WASH products and services. Read Learning Note now: https://bit.ly/3UPkn65 #Ethiopia #USAIDTransformWASH #PSIEthiopia