Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

Strategies for Northern Development (SND) is dedicated to improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene for vulnerable and underserved communities. These initiatives align with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which advocates for clean water and sanitation for all.

Key Focus Areas

Access to Safe Water and Sanitation

  • 🚰 Increasing access to safe drinking water and reliable sanitation facilities.
  • 🏗️ Developing and rehabilitating water infrastructure, including boreholes and water points.

Promoting Hygiene and Health

  • 🧴 Encouraging household hygiene practices to combat waterborne diseases.
  • 🩸 Supporting menstrual hygiene management and ensuring inclusive sanitation facilities for women, girls, and marginalized groups.

Enhancing Community Resilience

  • 🌍 Upscaling water treatment, hygiene promotion, and water source protection to improve public health.
  • 💡 Training communities on water governance and management.

Highlighted Interventions

  • 🚿 Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) training to drive behavioral change.
  • 🏗️ Constructing and improving sanitation facilities in villages and schools.
  • ✋ Promoting hygiene through World Toilet Day and Handwashing Day campaigns.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Building the capacity of community stakeholders and healthcare workers.
  • 💧 Protecting water sources and implementing vector control measures at the household level.

2023 Achievements in WASH

Solarization and Rehabilitation:

  • 15 boreholes solarized and rehabilitated.
  • 14 water points constructed to expand water access.

Improved Sanitation and Hygiene:

  • 6 villages declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) through targeted sanitation efforts.
  • Training for water management committees and CHVs to strengthen community-driven water governance.

Distribution of WASH Non-Food Items (NFIs):

  • 6,112 households supported with essential items, including:
    • 💧 Water tanks and jerricans.
    • 🌸 Dignity kits for menstrual hygiene.
    • 🧼 Aqua tabs for safe water treatment.

 Why WASH Matters

Through its WASH initiatives, SND fosters healthier and more resilient communities. By empowering vulnerable populations with access to clean water, improved sanitation, and hygiene education, we are paving the way for equitable development and long-term sustainability.

Together, we’re building a healthier, cleaner, and more resilient future for all!