WASH infrastructure transformation
See how access to clean water changed the lives of students at Miyomboni Primary School.
Transforming education through improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in Tanzanian schools.
Working towards Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 6, Afyaplus Organization is improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in schools. We build handwashing facilities, run awareness sessions, and advocate for support from decision makers.
of the government health budget was spent on preventable WASH-related diseases, because most people, including school children, lack access to WASH facilities.UNICEF research, 2017
Lack of water and basic sanitation in schools affects children's physical development, school attendance and academic performance, especially for girls who have reached puberty. Good handwashing facilities increase handwashing and reduce infections spread by contaminated hands, so children stay healthier and learn better.
Our main goal is to improve WASH services in schools, so children can wash their hands properly and drink clean water while at school.
The project builds life skills and brings parents, communities, governments and institutions together to improve water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.
We are increasing access to clean and safe water by providing water storage tanks to:
Districts: Iringa District Council, Iringa Municipal Council and Mafinga Town Council.
Handwashing stations, hygiene lessons and student-led clubs, delivered together with government and Afyaplus WASH Gala stakeholders.
With Afyaplus WASH Gala stakeholders and government, we have built handwashing facilities in 28 schools: 13 primary and 15 secondary.
Each station has eight taps, so eight students can wash their hands at once. This encourages hygiene and lasting behaviour change in Iringa schools.
We run sessions on good sanitation, hygiene and the right way to wash hands.
So far, 8,381 students have learned how to wash their hands properly and why clean hands protect against germs and disease.
Afyaplus has set up SWASH (School, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) clubs in 12 primary and secondary schools in the Iringa municipal council area. The clubs help students build lifelong habits and a culture of cleanliness.
Club members:
Students, teachers and parents describe what the Water Schools Project has changed.
The handwashing stations have completely transformed our school. Students no longer have to miss classes due to waterborne diseases, and the girls especially feel more comfortable attending school regularly.
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Before Afyaplus installed the water tank at our school, we had to walk long distances to fetch water. Now we can focus on our studies and stay healthy with clean drinking water available throughout the day.
As a parent, I've noticed my children are healthier since their school got the handwashing stations. They're teaching us what they learn in the SWASH club about hygiene, which benefits our whole family.
Short films from schools that have benefited from the Water Schools Project, showing how better WASH facilities support education and community health.
See how access to clean water changed the lives of students at Miyomboni Primary School.
Afyaplus Organization improved water, sanitation and hygiene services in Iringa schools.
Your support helps us build handwashing stations, run hygiene lessons and grow student-led SWASH clubs.