Collet, S., Yesaya, M., Tilley, E. (2016) SFD Report - Blantyre, Malawi SFD Promotion Initiative
The city of Blantyre is the commercial and financial centre of Malawi and is located around 300 kilometres south-east of the capital, Lilongwe. Blantyre is situated at an altitude of approximately 1,050 meters above the sea level with a population of 1,068,681. Over 65 percent of the city’s population live in unplanned, informal settlements that are expanding quickly. The Blantyre City Council is responsible for […]
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Jones, H., Wilbur, J. (2014) Compendium of accessible WASH technologies
This compendium is designed for use by staff working directly with communities - e.g. health workers and community volunteers working with disabled and older people and their families in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. A few examples of technologies are presented that families can adapt to suit their needs and budgets. Many more options are possible. Most of the ideas are suitable for disabled and […]
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WoMena (2018) WOMENA FAQs: What are menstrual irregularities?
In the communities where WoMena works, girls and women frequently ask about menstrual irregularities. Clearly, they are concerned, both about their general health, and their fertility. Irregularities take many forms - age at onset of menarche or menopause, length of cycle, amount of bleeding, menstrual pain and discomfort, as well as bleeding outside the cycle. Menstrual patterns vary greatly among girls and women. There is a […]
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Hyttel,M., Thomsen,C.F, Luff, B., Storrusten, H. , Nyakato, V. N. . (2017) Drivers and challenges to use of menstrual cups among schoolgirls in rural Uganda: a qualitative study
Is the menstrual cup a potential solution to address the challenges surrounding menstrual health and management (MHM) for girls and women in low-income contexts? This qualitative study assessed the drivers and challenges for acceptability of the menstrual cup (MC) among schoolgirls in rural Uganda. The study included 36 schoolgirls aged 13–17 recruited from a school-based controlled trial of MCs with 194 participants. After 4 months, […]
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WoMena (2018) WoMena FAQs: Do menstrual cups affect hymens/virginity?
WoMena believes in providing best available evidence, so that women and girls, and their communities, can make informed choice. Using menstrual cups does not affect virginity, and there is as yet no evidence that menstrual cups affect the corona. However, out of respect for cultural beliefs, WoMena recommends that, if girls or women have continuing concerns, they should choose an alternative product for the time […]
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Elrha (2019) Water Sanitation & Hygiene Innovation Catalogue A collection of innovations for the humanitarian sector
The WASH Innovation Catalogue is divided into thematic sections, each introduced through a short summary of the problem drawing on our 2013 Gap Analysis on Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion and subsequent Problem Exploration Reports. Many of the innovations featured have been supported through our targeted Funding Challenges which directly responded to the priority problems outlined in the Gap Analysis. Others have entered our portfolio […]
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جوفانا دودوس - مستشار الصحة العامة، إدارة الخبرة والدعم، قطاع المياه والصرف الصحي والنظافة العامة، منظمة العمل ضد الجوع فرنسا (2017) التغذية والمياه والصرف الصحي والنظافة العامة (in Arabic) Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
الدليل العملي لزيادة الأثر الغذائي من خلال دمج برامج التغذية والمياه والصرف الصحي والنظافة العامة للعاملين في المجالات الإنسانية والتنموية .يوضح هذا الدليل التشغيلي أهمية دمج البرامج الغذائية مع تدخلات المياه والصرف الصحي والنظافة العامة، كما يبرز أهمية تكييف تدخلات المياه والصرف الصحي والنظافة العامة لتشمل الاعتبارات الغذائية، بمعنى أن تصبح أكثر حساسية وارتباطا بالتغذية، وذات أثر أكبر عليها . لقد تم تطوير هذا الدليل […]
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CARE International and WoMena (2018) Ruby Cups: Girls in Imvepi Refugee Settlement Taking Control
The Menstrual Hygiene Management pilot was conducted among 80 refugee women and girls, aged 15-30 years in Imvepi refugee settlement over four phases, namely (1) exploration, sensitization and training of trainers, (2) trainer trial period, (3) beneficiary training, and (4) menstrual cup (MC) trial period of beneficiaries and final evaluation. In addition to the fact that female received specialized training to become trainers, Role Model […]
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WHO, NNN (2018) WASH and Health working together A ‘how-to’ guide for neglected tropical disease programmes
This toolkit provides step-by-step guidance to Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) programme managers and partners on how to engage and work collaboratively with the WASH community to improve delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene services to underserved population affected by many neglected tropical diseases. The toolkit is based on real-life programme experience, which users can match to their needs and local context. It includes a series […]
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WHO, UN-Water (2012) UN-Water Global Annual Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) 2012 Report (in Arabic, English, French and Russian) The Challenge of Extending and Sustaining Services
This second UN-Water GLAAS report presents data received from 74 developing countries, covering all the Millennium Development Goal regions, and from 24 external support agencies, representing approximately 90% of official development assistance for sanitation and drinking-water. 1. Sections 1 and 2 of the report describe the efforts of countries to be accountable and to plan and coordinate effectively. 2. Section 3 presents data on financial flows. 3. Section […]
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WHO, UN-Water (2015) Investing in Water and Sanitation: Increasing Accsess, Reducing Inequalities GLAAS 2014 findings — Highlights for the Eastern Mediterranean Region
In this regional analysis, the UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) 2013/2014 country survey data from 11 Eastern Mediterranean Member States and territories, i.e. countries, are presented along with information provided by 23 external support agencies (ESAs). The 11 countries representing a population of 430 million in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region that participated in the GLAAS 2014 survey have increasingly […]
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WHO, UN-Water (2015) Investing in Water and Sanitation: Increasing Accsess, Reducing Inequalities GLAAS 2014 findings — Highlights for the South-East Asia Region
This South-East Asia Regional Highlights includes analysis of implementation of national policies, sustainability, human rights and equity measures, monitoring, human resources, financing and external support. Ten out of the 11 countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region with a total population of 1.8 billion, participated in the GLAAS 2013/2014 reporting cycle. Overall, access to improved drinking-water and sanitation services in the South-East Asia Region are 92 […]
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WHO, UN-Water (2016) Investing in Water and Sanitation: Increasing Access, Reducing Inequalities GLAAS 2014 Findings — Highlights for the Region of the Americas
The Region of the Americas Highlights includes analysis of implementation of national policies, sustainability, human rights and equity measures, monitoring, human resources, financing and external support. Sixteen countries out of 35 in the WHO Region of the Americas, with a total population of 550 million, participated in the GLAAS 2013/2014 reporting cycle. Overall, access to improved drinking-water and sanitation services in the Region of the Americas […]
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WHO, UN-Water (2017) Financing Universal Water, Sanitation and Hygiene under the Sustainable Development Goals UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water GLAAS 2017 Report
The GLAAS 2017 report focuses on the key role of financing in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector. It is designed to provide a global perspective as the world embarks on achieving the SDGs, particularly SDG 6 relating to clean water and sanitation, which is essential to good health and well-being. It also provides country-specific data for governments to use as they plan investments […]
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SanCop, Oxfam (2018) 22nd SanCoP meeting: Financing Sustainable Sanitation
The 22nd meeting of the UK’s Sanitation Community of Practice was held on the 26th of November 2018 at Oxfam House in Oxford. The aim of the event was to discuss with the participants the needs and potentials of financing sanitation. The challenges of finding funding sources, data acquisition, correct understanding of terminology, financial sustainability, and equitable service provision were examined. An engaged audience discussed […]
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Langergraber, G., Lechner, M. (2019) Sustainable Sanitation Practice cewas Success Stories
Articles in this issue: - Building Viable Business Models for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises; Louise Carpentier and Martin Wafler - Eco Solutions Forge; Bogdan Popov - SR3 INVENT sustainable projects and businesses in Ecuador; Stefan Breitenmoser - SOIL - Building a Sustainable Citywide Sanitation Service; Natalie Miller and Leah Page Jean - Youth-Led Sustainable Sanitation in the MENA region; Kareem Hassan - The Urinal […]
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pS-Eau (2018) WASH Services and Climate Change (in English and French) Impacts and Responses
Climate change and its impacts can be seen in many regions around the world and is having a major effect on the large water cycle, resulting in rising sea levels, disrupted seasonal rainfall patterns, a rise in average global temperatures, droughts, heatwaves and more frequent extreme weather events. These climate-related hazards have repercussions for the availability and continuity of water and sanitation services. Existing vulnerabilities caused […]
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SFD Promotion Initiative (2019) SFD Review Procedure
The five step Review Procedure developed by the SFD Promotion Initiative ensures standardization of all the SFDs published on the SFD Webportal. We will be happy to provide you with feedback on your draft SFD Report. A member of the pool of experts will provide you with comments on your assessment and guide you through the quality check to finalize your report. Once done, you […]
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SFD Promotion Initiative (2019) SFD Report Templates and Guidance Documents
For help with writing your SFD report or your SFD Thinking, you can use the templates: - SFD Report Template - SFD Lite Report Template - SFD Thinking Template For more support, the Guidance Notes can be consulted. These documents were produced under the SFD Promotion Initiative and have been reviewed after being field-tested in more than 40 cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The results of this project […]
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WoMena (2018) WoMena FAQs: Is there any connection between menstrual cups and infections?
WOMENA SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Many women develop urogenital infections, such as bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections, at some point in their life. Prevalence rates of 20-30% or more have been documented in both high-, middle- and low-income countries. Many infections are asymptomatic, meaning that those who have the infection do not know. Menstruation is a normal, physiologic process that does not, by itself, cause infection. However, the products […]
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