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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Scaling up WASH in Schools program in India

Centre for Community Health Research (CCHR), India (
Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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    Description
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    If we provide safe water, adequate sanitation facilities and information on hygiene; children will act as ROLE MODELS of societies. That is psychology behind this initiative.

    Expected Impact

    Safe water, decent sanitation facilities and information on hygiene in Schools will definitely accelerate the momentum towards SDGs. Following are the observed results on WASH in Schools program in Kerala, India: a. Improved girls attendence in Schools b. Enabled school environment c. Reduction of water-borne and water-related diseases. d. Open defecation free environment e. Improved MHM in schools f. Improved handwashing habits in schools as well as their families

    Partners

    FANSA-INDIA, Union and States Governments, PRIs, Schools, PTAs, Local Self Governments, NGOs, CSR Partners 

    Additional information

    http://www.cchrindia.org/UN-2023-water-conference.php

    https://youtu.be/X2ipNy0FC-Y

     

    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    6.1

    By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

    6.1.1

    Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

    6.2

    By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

    6.2.1

    Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

    6.3

    By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

    6.3.1

    Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

    6.3.2

    Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

    6.4

    By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
    6.4.1

    Change in water-use efficiency over time

    6.4.2

    Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

    6.5

    By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

    6.5.1

    Degree of integrated water resources management 

    6.5.2

    Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

    6.6

    By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
    6.6.1

    Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

    6.a

    By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
    6.a.1

    Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

    6.b

    Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

    6.b.1

    Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

    periodic monitoring reports will be available along with new IEC Materials.

    Financing (in USD)
    We want adequate support for our on-going program on WASH in Schools
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    Timeline
    01 September 2023 (start date)
    01 October 2028 (date of completion)
    Entity
    Centre for Community Health Research (CCHR), India
    SDGs
    Region
    1. Asia and Pacific
    Geographical coverage
    Ten Indian States
    Other beneficiaries

    Children in Schools and their families

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    Countries
    India
    India
    Contact Information

    ROY, Executive Director