Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) Program is to promote hygiene and sanitation. The targeted communities were Nkar, Ndgenzen, Kitiwum. The wash kits composed of Laundry soap, white buckets/lids (20litres) water purification tablets (Aquatabs & chlorine tablets) potties, cups, disposable sanitary pads, collapsible containers (20litres).
Activities carried out under wash project:
- Target communities were mapped and affected persons identified and registered.
- Education was done on the use of Wash Kits especially on the use of purification tablets and other household water treatment, safe storage and handling of storage containers.
- Distribution was done per Households both displaced persons and Host Communities, people with disabilities.
- WASH Kits comprising of water purification tablets, bucket, soap and cups were also Hand washing stations (30 litres), Powdered soap (Madar) were distributed to some health centers/hospitals in the target affected area of Nkar, Ngendzen and Kitiwum as part of activities for the realization of the project objective.
- Rehabilitation of Rootav water source and extension of Bishop’s house scheme to BBH residential quarter.
- Provided menstrual hygiene management kits comprising of bucket with lids, laundry soap, disposable sanitary pads to teenage girls.
- Construction of emergency latrines in some communities formally earmark for child friendly space activities such as Noi Visombo, Big Ndzevdzev, Sukai and Buh.
- Hygiene Promotion activities were conducted throughout the entire project period and beyond. Activities include, sensitization / awareness raising and education on good hygiene practices such as hand washing especially after key exercise, need for use of latrines / toilets for defecation, and proper handling of food during and after preparation. Sensitization/Awareness raising sessions on hygiene promotion were conducted on distribution sites.




