Hakimpur Municipality is located within the Hakimpur Sub-District (Upazila) situated in the Dinajpur District (Zila) under Rangpur Division. The geographical coordinates of Hakimpur are 25°16'59.88"N and 89°01'0.12"E.1 It is bordered on the north by the Upazilas of Nawabganj (dinajpur) and Birampur, on the south by the Upazila of Panchbibi, on the east by the Upazila of Ghoraghat, and on the […]
Muktagacha Municipality is located within the Muktagacha Sub-District (Upazila) situated in the Mymensingh District (Zila) under Mymensingh Division. The geographical coordinates of Muktagacha are 24° 75' N and 90° 27' E longitude. It is bordered on the north by the Upazilas of Mymensingh Sadar and Jamalpur Sadar, on the south by the Upazila of Fulbaria, on the east by the Upazilas of Madhupur, and on […]
The Caribbean has a markedly underdeveloped sanitation sector that poses significant risks to health, the environment and the tourism industry upon which the local economy depends. There is a strong need to strengthen the national and regional sanitation sectors, including onsite solutions, simplified sewerage and other related approaches, and policies, institutions, regulations, financing, and data management. With the climate crisis exacerbating the situation, UNICEF, the […]
The City of uMhlathuze (CoU) Local Municipality is comprised of Richards Bay, Empangeni, Vulindlela, eSikhaleni (Esikhawini), Nseleni, Felixton, Ngwelezane and four Traditional Authority Areas. The 2022 national census (Stats SA) indicates a population of 412,075 people in 100,441 households. Most of the population (58%) within the municipality resides in tribal or traditional areas, while 39% reside in urban areas and the remaining 3% reside on […]
Besishahar Municipality, located in the Lamjung district of Nepal's Gandaki Province, was formed through the merger of several Village Development Committees (VDCs). According to the 2021 National Population and Housing Census, Besishahar Municipality has a population of 38,232 individuals residing in 11,038 households, with males 46.8% and females 53.2%. This section provides a quick summary of […]
Samman is a powerful and deeply moving film directed by the celebrated Theatre and Film Actor and Director M. K. Raina. The film takes viewers into the often unseen world of sanitation workers in India, bringing to light the harsh realities of their work and the dangerous conditions they face every day. Despite legal safeguards such as the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their […]
Human urine is rich in essential plant nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). One person produces about 500 L of urine per year, corresponding to an estimated 2 kg of N, 0.3 kg of P, and 1 kg of K. These nutrients are sufficient to fertilize 0.4 hectares of land, which can produce some 270 kg of rice or 180 kg of wheat, […]
Climate change is already having significant negative effects on the lives and livelihoods of people living in countries affected by conflicts and disasters. It is also making the provision of humanitarian support more difficult. This situation can be expected to get worse in the coming years. The humanitarian Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector faces particular risks and challenges. The increased temperatures resulting from global […]
Le changement climatique a déjà des répercussions négatives importantes sur la vie et les moyens de subsistance des populations vivant dans des pays touchés par des conflits et des catastrophes. Il complique également la fourniture de l'aide humanitaire. Cette situation devrait s'aggraver dans les années à venir. Le secteur humanitaire de l'eau, de l'assainissement et de l'hygiène (WASH) est confronté à des risques et à […]
This brochure illustrates the journey of the GIZ staff initiative MenstruAction from its beginnings until today. MHH has proven to be an intersectoral topic that needs cross-fertilization between a range of approaches and perspectives including the involvement of colleagues from programmes on sexual and reproductive health and rights, school health, WASH and gender equality and empowerment, education, values and religion as well as waste management […]
Closing the Loop: The Final Chapter in FINISH Mondial’s Sanitation Journey Paper 7 highlights FINISH Mondial’s journey from sanitation access to faecal sludge management, showcasing achievements, key learnings, and the shift toward a circular economy that transforms human waste into safe, valuable resources. The release of Paper 7 marks a significant milestone in the Financing Sanitation Paper Series, bringing long-overdue attention to one of the most […]
The Hindi film (with English subtitles) highlights the importance of Sanitation Workers and their contribution to ensuring clean and healthy settlements.
Awareness posters developed to sensitise workers and institutions on safe sanitation practices on sanitation workers.
The sanitation workers of rural India perform some of the most essential yet challenging duties in our communities. Their daily work ensures cleaning surroundings, thereby preventing disease outbreaks, and safeguarding public health. However, the occupational risks they face and the social stigma they endure have long remained under-addressed. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is committed to […]
Sanitation workers play an important role in ensuring the health of our communities. In Gram Panchayat, there are primarily six types of sanitation workers for solid and liquid waste management essential for the operation & maintenance and sustenance of sanitation infrastructures. They are engaged in the cleaning of toilets, desludging/emptying of septic tanks, cleaning drains, cleaning of sewer lines and maintenance holes (if the village […]
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Gaindakot Municipality, located in Nawalpur (Bardaghat Susta East) district, Gandaki Province, Nepal was formed in 2014 by merging Mukundapur, Amarapuri, and Gaindakot Village Development Committees VDCs, which was further expanded by incorporating Ratanpur VDC. The municipality encompasses 18 political wards across 159.93 square kilometres, with a population of 79,349 individuals residing in 20,191 households. This section provides a quick summary of the various sanitation technologies […]
Beni Municipality, situated in the heart of Myagdi district within the Gandaki province of Nepal. Its name, derived from the convergence of the Kaligandaki and Myagdi rivers, symbolizes the name Beni. It was established on May 8, 2014, and operational since May 23, 2014. Beni Municipality was formed by merging several Village Development Committees (VDCs) that spreads 76.25 km2 across 10 political wards. The municipality […]
Chhayanath Rara is an urban municipality located in the Mugu district of the Karnali Province, Nepal and covering an area of 480.67 km2. The municipality is divided into 14 wards and is home to four major religious sites: Baraha area, Pasupati, Muktinath, Rishikes, and Chhayanath itself. As per the 2021 National Population and Housing Census, Chhayanath Rara Municipality recorded a population of 24,527 individuals residing […]
Kalaroa Municipality is located within the Kalaroa Sub-District (Upazila) situated in the Satkhira District (Zila) under Khulna Division. The geographical coordinates of Kalaroa are between 22°48' and 22°57' north latitudes and in between 88°54' and 89°09' east longitudes. It is bordered on the north by the sharsha, jhikargachha, and manirampur Upazilas, on the south by the satkhira sadar and the tala Upazilas, on the east […]