Stanford University, World Vision, Sesame Street (0) WASH UP! Factsheet

SWSC (2018) Blue Schools Kit (English Download)

SWSC (2015) Fact Sheet on Blue Schools

Tools4dev (0) Logical Framework (Logframe) Template

The Technical and Operational Performance Support (TOPS) Program (2016) Care Groups: A Reference Guide for Practitioners

TOPS Program (2014) Barrier Analysis Questionnaire

Translators without Borders, Oxfam (2021) Six Tips for Humanitarians Working with Interpreters on Sensitive Topics

Tufte, T., Mefalopulos, P. (2009) Participatory Communication. A Practical Guide World Bank Working Paper No. 170

Many communication practitioners and development workers face obstacles and challenges in their practical work. A participatory communication strategy offers a very specific perspective on how to articulate social processes, decision-making processes, and any change process for that matter. Participatory approaches are nothing new. However, what is new is the proliferation of institutions, especially governmental but also nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that seek participatory approaches in their […]

Uckrow, K., Stephan, Y. (2012) Structure and Functions of WASH Committees in Rural Areas Sustainability of Infrastructure Projects in Developing Countries. A Guideline

UN OCHA (2012) Multi Cluster Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) Observation Checklist

UNHCR (2006) UNHCR Tool for Participatory Assessment in Operations First Edition

UNHCR (2020) WASH in Schools Checklist iRHIS

The UNHCR WASH Monitoring System includes monitoring of refugee schools following the Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) guidelines, model questions and standard indicators. All refugee schools should be surveyed at least once a year. Indicators are tracked on the Refugee WASH in Schools Dashboard.

UNHCR, World Vison, RANAS, SDC (2021) Designing a Theory and Evidence-based COVID-19 Prevention Programme that is Feasible within a Refugee Camp

UNHCR, World Vision, and RANAS Ltd. came together in April 2020 to design a theory-driven evidence-based behaviour change intervention aiming to increase handwashing with soap (HWWS) and physical distancing among Tongogara Refugee Camp residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNICEF (2020) Guidance on Market-Based Sanitation

One of the key programming approaches adopted in UNICEF’s Strategy for WASH (2016-2030) is to build sustainable markets for sanitation goods and services. Market-based sanitation (MBS) is defined as a development approach to improve sanitation in a country by building the sanitation market of goods and services for which the customer makes a full or partial monetary contribution (with savings and/or cash equivalents) toward the […]

UNICEF (2007) Indicators for Monitoring Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies Best Practice Materials Produced Through the WASH Cluster HP Project

During emergencies it is important to monitor the impact of Hygiene Promotion including the change in community hygiene practices which can contribute to the reduction of WASH related diseases. Information provided by monitoring can usefully be fed back into future evaluation and planning of Hygiene Promotion projects so the objectives can be adjusted where necessary. It is important that data collection is not just seen […]

UNICEF (2014) Joint WASH Assessment In Nine Official Refugee Camp Settlements Across Three Governorates in the Kurdistan Region of Northern Iraq

This report presents the findings of a joint water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) assessment conducted in nine official refugee camp settlements across three governorates in the Kurdistan Region of Northern Iraq (Dohuk, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah). The Syrian refugee population targeted by this assessment lives in permanent and transitional shelters in the nine camps. They receive various WASH interventions/services from a number of government, non-governmental and […]

UNICEF (0) Sanitary Survey Checklists. WASH Safety Planning Technical Toolkit for Kiribati Schools

This Sanitary Survey Checklist Guide provides a methodical way to identify the factors or features of the existing school WASH system that contribute to an increased risk to the health of school children and teachers. It should be possible for the school community, with a assistance from the facilitator and possibly a health inspector, to answer the checklist questions and see the weaknesses and strengths […]

UNICEF (2017) UNICEF Field Notes on Community Approaches to Total Sanitation Learning From Five Country Programmes

Community Approaches to Total Sanitation (CATS) aim to achieve 100 per cent open defecation free (ODF) communities through affordable, appropriate technology and behaviour change. Some of the key principles guiding CATS are: • An emphasis on the sustained use of sanitation facilities by every community member, rather than simply the construction of infrastructure. • The safe disposal of infant and young children’s faeces in toilets. • Broad engagement […]

UNICEF (2012) Visual Aids for Emergencies and Development WASH

UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (2007) The Participation of Young People and Children in Emergencies A Guide for Relief Agencies, Based Largely on Experiences in the Asian Tsunami Response

Introduction Purpose and rationale Children have made significant and valuable contributions in emergency situations. They have taken on roles and responsibilities and they have taken action – including life-saving decisions. They have responded spontaneously and taken part in planned relief and recovery action. This has included them in protecting lives, providing health care, distributing relief, caring for children and adults, and offering a hand in psychosocial support, […]