WASH in Schools

According to UNICEF, WASH education in schools provides safe drinking water, improves sanitation facilities, and promotes lifelong health. WASH in schools enhances the wellbeing of children and their families and paves the way for new generations of healthy children. Resources available in this sub-theme include WASH education materials and case studies on WASH in schools projects, as well as other resources that support the provision of WASH education and infrastructure in schools.

WASH in Schools Resources

Ghana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project - Success Story - Improving Youth Hygiene, With Comic Books for Students, By Students

Publication date:
January 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
For young students, learning lessons on hygiene and sanitation is now as easy as reading a comic book. The USAID-supported Ghana WASH Project is using a new approach - an educational comic book - to share sanitation and hygiene messaging with youth, and the storyline is informed by students'...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Ghana
Sub-Saharan Africa

My Health, My Wealth: The WASH Funtivity Book

Relief International
U.S. Agency for International Development
This behavior change communications tool, designed for children 6-12 years of age, is full of fun activities to get kids thinking about proper sanitation and hygiene practices.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Case Study on WASH in Schools in Ethiopia

Publication date:
March 1, 2014
World Vision
This case study from World Vision's WASH project illustrates how WASH has improved school attendance in one community.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Case Study on Health Clubs in Kenya

Publication date:
March 1, 2014
World Vision
This case study from WV Kenya highlights the impact of a school health and hygiene club in Kenya.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Case Study: Student Engagement in Zambia

Publication date:
March 1, 2014
World Vision
The Zambia WASH Program is conducting a quiz competition in Kapululwe ADP to encourage students to learn about WASH and to practice good hygiene skills.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Zambia

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