January to March 2010 issue - Community

Quarterly WASH Report
UNICEF Sierra Leone
January - March 2010
Government of
Sierra Leone
Girls in Kenema receive first copies of the Menstrual Hygiene booklet © UNICEF/SierraLeone/2010
HIGHLIGHTS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
- New CLTS innovations and
developments
Country Overview
2
CLTS
3
SSHE and SLTS
16
Improving Institutional WASH Facilities
18
- CLTS in a Kenema village
one year on...
- Sanitation and Religion in
Sierra Leone
- The launch of the new SSHE
toolkit
ACRONYMS
CLTS
Community-led Total Sanitation
DHMT
District Health Management Team
GoSL
Government of Sierra Leone
HWWS
Hand-washing With Soap
MoEWR
Ministry of Energy and Water Resources
MEYS
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
MoHS
Ministry of Health and Sanitation
ODF
Open Defecation Free
SALWACO
Sierra Leone Water Company
SLTS
School-led Total Sanitation
SSHE
School Sanitation and Hygiene Education
WASH
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
WSD
Water Supply Division
UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund
DISTRICT MAP OF SIERRA LEONE
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Koinadugu
Kambia
Bombali
Port Loko
Western
Area
Kono
Tonkolili
Moyamba
Kailahun
Bo
Kenema
Bonthe
Pujehun
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COUNTRY OVERVIEW
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The war in Sierra Leone officially came
to an end in 2002. Over the past eight
years, Sierra Leone has made
significant progress in its transition from
humanitarian emergency to recovery
an d de ve lop me nt . An a ve ra ge
economic growth rate of 6-7% per
annum coupled with the peaceful and
successful general elections of 2007
highlight the country’s progress and the
people’s optimism for the future.
Despite these improvements, a decade
of war has meant that the country still
f ac es huge so c ia l an d e cono m i c
problems. Sierra Leone still remains at
the bottom of the Human Development
Index (180/182). W ith the highest
maternal and under-5 mortality rates in
the world, the challenges facing the
country’s women and children remain
severe. Malaria, respiratory and
diarrhoeal diseases account for more
than 75% of the country’s under-five
mortality. Malnutrition is also an
underlying cause of 57% of child
deaths. All these illnesses are closely
linked with water and sanitation.
Woman collects water from a UNICEF
supplied hand pump © UNICEF/2010
Across the country, just 51% of the
population have access to improved
drinking water sources, whilst just 13%
of Sierra Leoneans have access to
adequate sanitation facilities. The high
prevalence of diarrhoea and other infectious diseases amongst the under-5s
only helps highlight the severity of the
situation.
One of Sierra Leone’s major challenges
over the next six years will be to meet
the Millennium Development Goal
Target of “66% coverage of Improved
Sanitation Facilities.” This requires that
some 300,000 latrines be made
available by 2015. The only way to
realistically achieve this is through a
nationwide effort by all Government and
NGO WASH partners to create a
coordinated and holistic programme
which targets whole communities and
ensures
their
full
participation.
Providing subsidies for latrines in
particular has in the past proved
ineffective and unsustainable. Instead,
the promotion of community-based
responsibility for the initiation of latrine
construction, use and maintenance
coupled with clean water supply and
good hand washing practices has
proved to most effective at reducing
disease.
It is hoped that this Community-led
Total Sanitation approach in addition to
other health and education interventions
will help ensure that all families across
the country have access to the water
and sanitation facilities needed to
ensure dignity, health and development.
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COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION (CLTS)
WHAT IS CLTS?
Smokey Insect Killer being used in
Moyamba © PLAN International/2010
CLTS INNOVATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENTS
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CLTS is a method used by
communities to achieve Open
Defecation Free (ODF) status,
through the introduction of latrines
and other hygiene facilities. This
approach is different in the fact it
does not rely on subsidies. It relies
solely on the community’s own
analysis of the sanitation situation,
following “triggering,” and their
subsequent desire to change.
In Makari Gbanti Chiefdom of Bombali
District, communities have been using
sticks from local trees (Plum tree, Black
Tumbla tree, Gbende, Mahambu
Wuluna, Yeamani, Bamboo etc) and
mud to cover latrines in the place of the
traditional concrete slabs. The sticks
used are highly durable and do not rot
during the rains. The clay-based mud is
likewise exceptionally strong and longlasting.
Recycled concrete slabs used to support
new latrines © PLAN International/2010
Communities in Bombali have been
recycling old and unused slabs which
were provided by Plan to communities
several years ago. The slabs remain in
good condition and
will be used to cover the communities’
newly dug latrines. In such cases, a
simple cylindrical, small and deep round
hole is dug, and covered with the slab
and mud.
Several communities have also
developed “Smokey Insect Killers.”
These devices are made from tin cans
and filled with Palm Nut shells
(remnants from the palm oil trade) and
hot coal. String or metal wire is then
used to lower the can into the latrine
hole and secured with a horizontal stick
which prevents the tin falling into the
hole. The smoke emitted from the
device kills any flies and mosquitoes
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COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION (CLTS)
prize for their efforts.
These natural leaders have now gone
on to trigger surrounding villages and
are a key driving force behind efforts to
make the whole of Kenema District
ODF.
Concrete slabs marketed by natural
leaders in Kenema District © GOAL/2010
Drying table in Kenema © UNICEF/MUWODA 2010
GOAL is currently supporting Natural
Leaders in Gorama Mende chiefdom to
commence the social marketing of
concrete slabs, which are sold for
15,000 le each ($4).
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GOAL
The rubber used to make the mould for
the slabs, comes from the surrounding
forests and helps provide a sustainable
source of income for natural leaders
and their families.
DIP
Communities in Port Loko have this
quarter begun pioneering new mud-only
slabs. This means that latrines have
been constructed solely using local
materials. The extra-strong white clay
is found deep in the swamps of Port
Loko — and is a cheap and readily
available alternative to cement which is
currently imported from the capital,
Freetown.
MUWODA
ODF celebrations in Kenema © CORD/2010
CORD
CORD have this quarter declared their
100th community ODF.
In each
community the “most dynamic natural
leaders” were honoured and received a
MUWODA have been working with
CLTS communities over the past three
months to introduce facilities such as
plate drying racks (above) and clothes
lines to communities. This allows
garments and pots to be removed from
the floor where they are often in contact
with farm animals or played with by
children.
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COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION (CLTS)
INNOVATIVE NEW HANDWASHING TECHNOLOGIES IN
KENEMA: MAJEHUN 2 COMMUNITY, KENEMA
Drainage pipe
Bamboo
stand
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Mohamed Mansaray, 30 lives with his
wife, Nana, in Majehun 2, a community
located in Sierra Leone’s deep south.
With just four houses, Majehun 2 is one
of the smallest CLTS villages in the
country.
During
the community’s
triggering by NGO MUWODA in October
2009, Mohamed stepped forward to
volunteer to become a Natural Leader
for his village.
Water flows into the basin which is
made from a recycled dustbin lid and
flows out through the drainage pipe.
Mohamed is working with MUWODA to
ensure that his innovations inspire
others to adopt CLTS in the surrounding
area.
Rubber basin
Inspired by what he saw during
triggering, and the November 2009
Natural Leader training session he
subsequently attended (see previous
issue), Mohamed decided to design a
new wash basin for his family.
Bamboo “Tippy
Taps”
Made solely from local and recycled
materials, the washbasin is an excellent
example of how simple it is to make
good hand washing facilities, even with
limited resources. Water is entered
through the top of the “tippy-tap” and
then flows through the bamboo pipe into
the smaller tap (made from cane) .
When not in use, the taps are blocked
using wood or cork.
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COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION (CLTS)
CLTS IN KENEMA DISTRICT: GBONDOMA VILLAGE
ONE YEAR ON...
Feb 2009
© UNICEF/2009
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In February 2009, UNICEF visited
Gorama Mende chiefdom in Kenema to
visit GOAL and CORD’s joint CLTS
Programme. One of the communities
visited was Gbondoma, the first ODF
community in Kenema, and home to
Kadiatu Daramy, 43 one of the country’s
first female natural leaders.
Her leadership and determination
ensured that each household in the
village had access to their own latrine.
Gbondoma was officially declared ODF
on 25 November 2008. Kadiatu was
subsequently featured in the very first
WASH Newsletter (March 2009).
Kadiatu Daramy © UNICEF/2010
As GOAL’s CLTS P rogra mme
Coordinator, Yambasu Koker explains,
“the superstructure was made out of
mud, wood, bamboo and palm leaves,
many would expect it not to be so
sturdy, but it is. The secret is in the roof
which is made out of dense palm
leaves. Because it was so strong and
impermeable, the roof withstood the
rains and protected the rest of the
superstructure.
Minor improvements
have only had to be made to a few of
the latrines because of this.”
Feb 2010
Today Gbondoma community remains
pristine. Walking around the village it is
possible to see that each household
and its surrounding area is visibly clean.
Even animal faeces and flies have been
banished from Gbondoma. Household
latrines remain as immaculately clean
as they did a year ago, despite the
heavy rains.
© UNICEF/2010
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CLTS IN KENEMA DISTRICT: GBONDOMA VILLAGE
ONE YEAR ON...
“I monitored each latrine every day and
ensured that everyone continued to
maintain them correctly — especially
the children. A couple of the roofs
faltered during the rains, but I made
sure they were fixed straight away. For
this reason none of the latrines
collapsed. We’re now planning to build
more latrines—so for big families there
is more than one per household.”
The community’s natural leaders have
also clubbed together to begin the
social marketing of concrete slabs. Not
only does it ensure that all families have
access to the hardware needed for
latrine construction, it also provides a
sustainable income for the community.
When asked how she feels about
Gbondoma’s CLTS progress Kadiatu
smiles, “I am proud that my community
remains as clean and kaka free as it did
one year ago.”
© UNICEF/2010
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Monitoring by Kadiatu and the village’s
other natural leaders has also been
critical in ensuring latrine sustainability;
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BUILDING LATRINES THAT ARE MADE TO LAST:
ENSURING CLTS SUSTAINABILITY IN SIERRA LEONE
Safer Future CLTS Latrine in Moyamba
© UNICEF/2010
A damaged latrine is not just a safety
hazard, it is also demoralising to the
owner who has used their own time and
resources to ensure its completion.
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T O P
T I P S
F O R
LONG-LASTING LATRINES
Latrine durability is critical to the long
term sustainability of CLTS in Sierra
Leone.
In early 2009 the National
Taskforce, comprising of MoHS, District
Councils, NGOs and UNICEF set a
minimum set of guidelines for partners
to adhere to whilst implementing CLTS.
These guidelines are now being used
across Sierra Leone. This in addition to
regular training and monitoring has
ensured
that
organisations
implementing CLTS do so to the highest
standard.
Despite this, some latrines have not
survived the long-rainy season (May to
October). With this year’s rains rapidly
approaching it is imperative that
triggered communities build latrines
which are made to last.
Collapsed latrine © UNICEF/2010
Begin offering technical guidance
BEFORE latrine construction takes
place. The best time to begin is during
the final stages of triggering, when the
community commits to constructing
latrines. Use this opportunity to discuss
latrine design options and offer
guidance.
S h o w c o m m u n i t ie s p h y s ic a l
examples of good latrines (e.g.
through cross-visits and photos).
Ensure constant monitoring during
latrine construction so any problems
can quickly be amended.
Don’t push communities to meet
targets, this may lead to them rushing
construction, something which will
ultimately compromise quality.
If collapse does occur, encourage
rebuilding by asking questions such
as “What are you going to do now?” and
“Why did it collapse?”
Communities cannot be “re-triggered”,
therefore
construction
must
be
successful the first time round. To start
the process again from scratch
(perhaps only to have the same thing
happen again) is something families are
often reluctant to do.
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COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION (CLTS)
BUILDING LATRINES THAT ARE MEANT TO LAST:
ENSURING CLTS SUSTAINABILITY IN SIERRA LEONE
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UNICEF and MoHS therefore advocate
that all latrines are made to last for at
least 10 years.
It is imperative that latrines are built with
strong roofs, walls and slabs in order to
survive the intense rains.
Latrine
durability and design is something
which must be discussed in detail as
soon as possible. The end of the
Triggering session, following the
community’s decision to construct their
latrines, is the perfect opportunity to do
this.
CLTS facilitators must be well
trained and where possible have good
examples to show communities — cross
visits and photographs provide great
sources of inspiration.
Facilitators
should listen to the communities’ initial
ideas and offer constructive guidance
where necessary.
However, it is important not to dictate
the “best designs” to communities.
Individual creativity should be respected
at all times and allowed to flourish. If an
idea is unsustainable, the facilitator
should explain why and let the
community take the decision to change
it.
Good facilitation and monitoring will
usually ensure that latrine collapse
remains rare. If it does happen, it is
important that the situation is rectified
as soon as possible—without applying
direct pressure on communities to
rebuild their latrines. Visiting individual
homes and latrines and asking
questions such as “What are you going
to do now?” and “Why did it collapse?”
will help ensure the rebuilding of a more
sustainable latrine.
MUWODA CLTS latrine in Kenema © UNICEF/2010
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Ensuring latrines have strong roofing which is impermeable to water is one of the
best methods of ensuring latrines remain safe and durable. Below are some
examples of the roofs currently being used across Sierra Leone.
THATCHED ROOF (PALM KERNAL)
Pros: Impermeable to rain, cheap, long-lasting
and readily available in most regions
Cons: Not available in all areas
THATCHED ROOF (COCONUT PALM)
Cons: Not available everywhere.
CORREGATED IRON ROOF
Pros: Completely impermeable to rain and longlasting.
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Pros: Impermeable to rain, cheap, long-lasting
and readily available in most areas
Cons: Expensive, not always locally available
and usually only used by the relatively affluent
(e.g. village chiefs)
CANE STICKS
Pros: Cheap and locally available in many
regions, a good alternative to corrugated iron
Cons: If constructed poorly, water can pass
through during heavy rains. Low durability.
STICK ROOF
Pros: Cheap and readily available everywhere.
Cons: Unless packed densely, sticks alone
provide poor protection against wind and rain.
Latrines unlikely to last through the rains and will
need to be rebuilt regularly.
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CLTS: THE PROGRESS SO FAR...
District
Communities
Communities
Triggered
Declared ODF
PLAN Sierra Leone
66
27
Safer Future
50
22
Pikin 2 Pikin
43
35
DIP
55
6
Camp Women
24
3
PWPVP
15
8
Orient
34
-
MoHS
15
10
Pikin 2 Pikin
21
10
Concern
34
18
ACT
15
-
CADA
12
-
Orient
29
-
Kambia
CADA
5
-
Western Area
MoHS
15
3
Kono
MoHS
15
4
WSD
4
-
CRS
1
1
PARD
15
-
ORIENT
5
1
MoHS
20
-
Action Aid
22
12
Pikin 2 Pikin
39
23
PACT
25
17
PLAN International
10
-
Tonkolili
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Port Loko
Koinadugu
Bombali
CLTS Partners
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District
Moyamba
Kenema
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Kailahun
Pujehun
TOTAL
CLTS Partners
Communities
Communities
Triggered
Declared ODF
CAD
30
-
SLRC
8
-
COME SL
12
-
CCD SL
17
-
MOVE SL
10
-
CARD
32
-
PAGE
4
-
ACEPT
1
-
MoHS
6
3
PLAN Sierra Leone
66
30
Safer Future
50
32
CARD
24
-
Pikin 2 Pikin
45
40
MoHS
26
1
GOAL
198
107
IRACODE
3
-
CORD
148
100
CHIDO
25
20
MUWODA
60
42
MoHS
3
-
Oxfam/CASTI/CORD/BPDA 60
-
PLAN Sierra Leone
3
3
CRS
10
-
DIP
6
-
PACE
170
50
ACEPT
10
-
FOWED
70
-
1686
628
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“CLEANLINESS
IS
NEXT
TO
GODLINESS”
SANITATION AND RELIGION IN SIERRA LEONE
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Its late afternoon in Mendama
community, Kenema District and the
women of the village are singing
sanitation songs. One phrase which is
repeated over and over is “cleanliness
is next to Godliness.”
Islam is Sierra Leone’s most widely
practiced religion, particularly in rural
areas, although pockets of Christianity
are also present. Sanitation plays an
important role in both of these religions
and religious leaders have the power to
create long-term behavioural change in
their communities. As Sam Mboma
from FOWED explains, “religion is a
good channel for the sensitization of
communities, especially on sanitation
issues. Communities really listen to
their religious leaders.” Finding ways to
involve these leaders is vital if CLTS is
to be effectively scaled up nationwide.
Religion and sanitation have always
been closely interlinked. In the Koran,
the Prophet Muhammad warned people
of the dangers of drinking from or
bathing in contaminated water.
He
prohibited urination and defecation near
a water source and showed repugnance
Women in Kenema singing sanitation
songs © UNICEF/MUWODA/2010
Mohamed Jawad an Imam from Pujehun
© UNICEF/ACEPT/2010
of places where people rest and collect
water as a toilet area.
The Bible
similarly talks of burying excrement and
filth, away from humans. God told
Moses and the children of Israel: "when
thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt
dig therewith, and shalt turn back and
cover that which cometh from thee."
Mohamed Kalon, an Imam and Natural
Leader from Kenema explains “you will
not go to heaven if you are not clean.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Those
who improve their hygiene and
sanitation situation will be blessed.”
When asked how he incorporates CLTS
into his lectures, he explains “during
prayers, I try to inspire others, calling on
them to build there own latrines, keep
them clean and wash their hands at
critical times. I also lead by example.
My latrine was one of the first to be built
and is one of the best. ”
Cleanliness and personal responsibility
is an important part of both Islam and
Christianity. “You should always clean
yourself and look respectable before
you enter your church,” explains John
Lewis, 40 from Pujehun.
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When asked if his religion influenced
him to build his latrine, John replied “Not
directly, I did it out of personal
responsibility for my community. If you
continue to defecate outside, you
continue to perpetuate disease and
suffering within your community. This is
against my religion.”
Yatta Sesay, a CLTS community member
from Pujehun © UNICEF/ACEPT/2010
Make an effort to actively involve
religious leaders during pre-triggering,
triggering, monitoring and ODF
celebrations, encouraging them to use
their influence where possible.
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TIPS
FOR
THE
SUCCESSFUL MOBILISATION OF
RELIGIOUS LEADERS
Ansu Lakully, an Imam and CLTS Natural
Leader, Pujehun © UNICEF/FOWED 2010
For Yatta Sesay, 60, cleanliness and
dignity were the biggest motivating
factors behind her decision to have a
household latrine. “The privacy and
dignity of women is so important. In the
Koran, it says that we should not be
exposed and put to shame. This is one
of the reasons why my son built me a
latrine,”
One-to-one meetings with religious
leaders will help gain their trust and
understanding. They must then make
their own decision to support the CLTS
process, they must not be forced.
Use existing religious forums and
networks to introduce the idea of CLTS.
Facilitate training, experience-sharing
workshops and inter-community visits
for the most dynamic religious leaders.
Mohamed Kalon, an Imam and CLTS Natural
Leader from Kenema ©UNICEF/2010
In conclusion, religion, sanitation and
CLTS are inextricably linked. Religion
when used effectively can be a valuable
channel for promoting hygiene and
sanitation issues at the community
level. The following box suggests some
of the ways organizations can actively
involve religious leaders in CLTS.
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Mustapha Koroma, aged 27 has been a
major source of inspiration for the people of
Golawoma Village, Pujehun.
Following
triggering by NGO ACEPT in March 2010,
Mustapha stepped forward, volunteering to
help support CLTS efforts in the
community. “I was so inspired by the
triggering — I made sure that I was first to
build a latrine. I led by example. Since the
latrines have been built things have really
changed. The village is so clean and there
are no flies now. The chief has designated
the last Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
of the month as Village Cleaning Days. I
also helped get people together to help
construct a latrine for our disabled
neighbour.”
If you wish to nominate a CLTS Natural
Leader for recognition please contact Emily
Bamford at ebamford@unicef.org
© UNICEF/ACEPT 2010
NUMBERS OF CLTS COMMUNITIES IN SIERRA LEONE
November 2007 - December 2009LTS latrine in Kenema District © UNI-
1800
1600
Number of Communities
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CLTS NATURAL LEADER OF THE MONTH
1400
1200
Triggered
Communities
1000
800
600
400
ODF
Communities
200
0
Nov-07
Jun-08
Dec-08
Jul-09
Jan-10
Aug-10
Date
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SCHOOL SANITATION HYGIENE EDUCATION (SSHE)
WHAT IS SSHE?
Menstrual Hygiene Booklet
School Sanitation Hygiene Education
aims to create a healthy school
environment, provide children with key
life skills (and ensure that safe health
and hygiene message s reach
communities). Key activities include the
training of teachers to provide hygiene
education, the organisation of School
Health Clubs and the use of peer-topeer methodology.
The first batch of Menstrual Hygiene
booklets have been distributed by
partner-organizations to 8,000 girls (in
Classes 5 and 6) across the country.
The booklets have so far received a
highly positive response from children,
parents and teachers alike.
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SSHE Toolkit
In February 2010, UNICEF and MoHS
facilitated a learning trip to Kenema
District to visit the GOAL/CORD school
sanitation hygiene education and CLTS
programmes. The trip was attended by
MEYS, representatives from the District
Councils and NGO partners from across
the country. Participants also got the
opportunity to field test the new SSHE
toolkit which is currently being printed.
One of UNICEF’s SSHE partners,
Living W ater International, has
distributed the booklets to girls at St.
Monica's Catholic School in Western
Area. Following training, the teachers
piloted the booklet with their pupils,
using a page-by-page teaching method
and demonstrations. The classes were
well received by the pupils, teacher and
head mistress with the girls reporting
that it made them feel “special and less
fearful” and that menstruation was now
something that they could talk about
with their peers.
Girl looks at the pilot SSHE toolkit in Kenema © UNICEF 2010
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SCHOOL SANITATION HYGIENE EDUCATION (SSHE)
The School Sanitation Hygiene Education Toolkit
Module 1: Active Teaching
Module 2: Introduction to SSHE
Module 3: Hygiene and Sanitation
Module 4: Water-related Diseases
Module 5: Hand washing with Soap
Module 6: Personal Hygiene
Module 7: Environmental Hygiene
Module 8: Food Hygiene
Module 9: Excreta Disposal
Module 10: Water Hygiene
UNICEF and MEYS are also looking into using the kit
with out-of-school children. The kit will be distributed to
all primary schools in Sierra Leone before the end of
the school year. For further information or to request
t oo l k i t s
p l ea se
co nt ac t
Ra m at u
Ja l l o h
Email: rjalloh@unicef.org Tel: 076 626540
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The SSHE toolkit has been designed to help teachers
promote good sanitation and hygiene practices
amongst primary school children.
It includes the
following key modules:
Games
Activity Cards
Posters
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IMPROVING INSTITUTIONAL WASH FACILITIES
Improving PHU Water and Sanitation Access in Schools
District
Implementing Partner
Latrines
(number of
PHUs)
Wells / hand pumps
(number of PHUs)
Tonkolili
Orient
5
5
PACT
7
10
Bombali
PACT
5
5
Kenema
GOAL
4
2
MUWODA
5
5
DIP
4
4
Orient
5
5
PACE
7
7
42
43
Port Loko
Pujehun
TOTAL
UNICEF Sierra Leone
Quarterly WASH Report
In 2010 UNICEF is supporting the construction of latrines and wells/hand pumps at
Peripheral Health Units in the following districts:
Improving Water and Sanitation Access in Schools
In 2010 UNICEF is supporting the construction of latrines and wells/hand pumps in
schools, in addition to supporting SSHE/SLTS in the following districts:
District
Implementing Partner
Latrines
(number of
schools)
Wells / hand
pumps (number
of schools)
SSHE/SLTS
schools
(and communities)
Kailahun
DIP
5
5
5
CORD
5
5
5
MUWODA
5
5
5
OXFAM
15
15
15
Kenema
GOAL/CORD
10
10
10
Pujehun
PACE
5
5
5
Kambia
PACT
11
11
-
Bombali
7
10
-
TOTAL
63
66
45
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CONTACTS
If you would like more information about WASH in Sierra Leone please contact:
Thomas Amara
Wusum Koroma
Manager
Chief Engineer
Environmental Health Division
Water Supply Division
Ministry of Health and Sanitation
Ministry of Energy and Water Resources
Tel:+232 7668 1957
Tel: +232 222 6670
Claudius Wilson
Victor Kinyanjui
Director of the Inspectorate
WASH Manager
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
UNICEF Sierra Leone,
Tel: +232 7661 7933
Phone: +232 7662 6540
E-mail: vkinyanjui@unicef.org
If you would to make a contribution to the next newsletter please contact:
Emily Bamford
WASH Reporting Officer
UNICEF Sierra Leone,
P.O. Box 221, New England, Freetown.
Phone: +232 7662 6540
E-mail: ebamford@unicef.org