WASH

The BGF WASH Thematic Area in Zimbabwe addresses water access, sanitation, hygiene, and emergency response to improve public health, quality of life, and community resilience. It emphasizes clean water access, improved sanitation facilities, hygiene practices, and emergency assistance. Integration with other thematic areas includes WASH interventions in agriculture, outreach programs, health and wellness initiatives, and improvements at Solusi University Farm, focusing on water access, irrigation, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Rapid deployment of WASH material emergency sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion

  • Hygiene behavior change promotion
  • Hand washing facilities
  • Menstrual hygiene management
  • Awareness campaigns on disease prevention
  • Schools and Community Health Clubs
  • Boreholes
  • Piped water schemes
  • Dams
  • Wash infrustructure

Construction and promotion of improved sanitaion facilities including:

  • Toilets
  • Latrines
  • Waste management systems