Global Handwashing Day takes place on the 15th of October. This year it comes with added prominence in our calendar. Coronavirus has heightened the importance of handwashing across the world. …
What really influences our behaviours?
Thomas Dunmore Rodriguez and Ruth MayneWe are re-running this blog in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was originally published in 2019. The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the importance of individuals adopting particular behaviours for …
12 tips to sustain hygiene practices now and post coronavirus in emergencies
Foyeke TolaniOver 20 years ago when I stopped seeking medicinal remedies to prevent and treat diarrhoea and other infectious diseases and moved to population enabling solutions, I have not had cause …
Extra-ordinary faecal sludge management in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Andy BastableFor the first time in the history of refugee camps there has been a concerted effort across multiple agencies to ensure proper treatment and disposal of faecal waste. Prior to 2017, there has been …
Improving the sustainability of water supply schemes in Nepal
Susanna GriffithsThis podcast focuses on the alternative models we used to boost the profitability and sustainability of rural water supply schemes in Nepal. We speak to Anjil Adhikari who is an …
Three things we’ve learned about measuring quality in humanitarian WASH responses
James BrownSix months ago, we started a process for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practitioners and coordination platforms to measure the quality of our responses across different contexts. James Brown reflects on what we have learned …
Are Communal Tiger Worm Toilets a sustainable option for camps?
Dr Claire Furlong and Lucy PolsonWe tested Communal Tiger Worm Toilets in challenging conditions in Myanmar, and evaluated their sustainability. The ‘Tiger Team’ talk us through their findings. As increasing numbers of people are living …
A different approach to water management in Nepal
Poul Due Jensen FoundationHow a financially viable management model could work to ensure sustained safe water access for communities long after project’s end.