Regional Update on WASH Initiatives in Africa
Explore the latest updates on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs in Africa, focusing on expanding coverage, sustainable innovations, emergency operations support, and closer collaboration with National Societies. Key projects include WASH services provision in Uganda, urban pilot initiatives in Ethiopia, and principles for implementation in the Africa region.
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Federation WASH Africa WASH Regional Update Geneva October 2019 Noor Baya PWANI www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
Africa WASH Regional Update Priorities Federation WASH Federation WASH Expanding WASH Coverage through Support to Country Level Programs Innovation for Sustainable WASH Emergency Operations Support Networking and partnerships- Host to Regional-(East and Central) Partners WASH meetings and Eastern and Southern Africa Cholera Platform www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
Africa Region Principles for Implementation-2019 valid 2020+ Federation WASH Closer to NS through provision of practical Services Activities reinforce the centrality of NS and branches as centres of resilience Shift from short term , project funding to multi year- NS working together Saving lives is paramount but in sufficient and we should also strive to reduce needs. A commitment to measure results/Outcomes www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
One WASH Uganda Cartier Philanthropy Federation WASH Federation WASH 15,000 + people reached in WASH services in Nebbi and Pakwach Districts- 20% and 15% increase in WS services and Sanitation & HP respectively. Extension of a pipeline distribution system to previously unserved areas Drilling (3) and Rehabs (8) Boreholes Latrine blocks Constructed at Fish Landing, School and Health Centre. Hygiene Promotion in 202 villages www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
Urban Pilot WASH Nestle Ethiopia Federation WASH Federation WASH Nestle IWRM Symposium Launch of a 15 year US 70M plan for Sululta : The role of Civil society and ERCS: Opportunities and challenges for ERCS related to engagement with private sector Community Water Supply improvement targeting 6,000People through Spring protection. Institutional Sanitation: 2 latrine Blocks targeting 2,500 pupils Hygiene Promotion activities: School Health Clubs and at community level 1200 HP Sessions 16,000 people reached through NFI support to ERCS disaster response capacity www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
Towards sustainable WASH service delivery by 2030 Federation WASH WASH Federation Support with transformation of Red Cross Societies into sustainable water and sanitation utility service providers; Pilot in Ghana https://app.ewaterpay.com/Organisation/Summary/3b61960f-4450-4b2d-a2f8- 9cc95617450e Expansion of WASH portfolio in scale and funding resource through co- financing and partnerships. Integrate research and innovation in the WASH development projects Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders including government, www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds. research and academic institutions
Ghana WASH Nestle &OFID Federation WASH Federation WASH 20,300 water supply 18,400 Sanitation Ghana WASH 45,918 Hygiene Promotion Staff and Volunteers receiving training WASH service delivery www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
DRR Burundi Federation WASH National and Sub National DRR mechanism and systems strengthening WASH 25,000 people _spring protection &HH latrines Disaster Risk Reduction www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
One WASH fund and Other Initiatives Federation WASH One WASH OFID start up in Ghana & Malawi . Rwanda under reallocation consideration due to absence of co-financing One WASH fund IsDB PCNs and Detailed proposal development . IFRC regional office Hosting Regional WASH meeting and Eastern and Southern Cholera Platform Support to Cholera Preparedness trainings ORP Emergency response support Epidemics , floods, droughts , Pop movt . www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
Regional WASH Issues and Challenges Federation WASH Scale up , and Scale up in Systems in WASH service delivery Govt, Community Expectations and increasing demands against capacities. Sector funding and Integration with others -Accelerating towards SDG 6 Maintaining HR Capacities to Provide Continued Support (IFRC and NS) www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
Sample Pics and Links Federation WASH Federation WASH HP&DRR sessions Burundi Latrine in School and Borehole -Uganda https://app.ewaterpay.com/Organisation/Su mmary/3b61960f-4450-4b2d-a2f8- 9cc95617450e https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW8u GYMdV3M Spring protection in Burundi Above : Links to Ghana cashless payment system and Ethiopia sululta Urban Project www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
One WASH Next Steps Federation WASH Federation WASH Discussion www.ifrc.org www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. Saving lives, changing minds.
