"Water is life's matter and
matrix, mother and medium.There is no life without water."
At CPAR we deliver water solutions using the resources that make sense in the communities we serve
Ongoing . . .
Green Schools Network:
Rainwater Harvesting Tank and Latrines
Bringing fresh water during dry seasons to support hygiene and nutrition
PROBLEM:
In 2018, approximately 58% of the Malawian population did not use basic sanitation practices and 32% of the population did not have access to safe water sources. In a country where 26% of the population is school-aged children, it was important to make water available for sanitation and hygiene.
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ACTION:
Since its start in 2018, the Green Schools Network has now built 13 rainwater harvesting tanks able to store 30,000 litres of clean water each. The more than 15,600 students in GSN member schools now have access to safe water, handwashing stations and water to sustain their school gardens - where the students grow produce for consumption by the children and their communities.
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Seven of the schools in the network also have new latrines, which help not only in the reduction of open defecation but also provide facilities for girls in particular to manages their menses at school.
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MORE TO COME:
CPAR is embarking on the next phase of the Green Schools Network and will be adding four new schools in 2024-2025.
Ongoing . . .
Accelerated Cholera and Flood Response
Water is life, but it can also pose serious health risks
PROBLEM:
Heavy rainfall over the past two years has caused widespread flooding and cholera outbreaks in various regions of Malawi. Public infrastructure such as schools, health facilities and roads have suffered severe damage. Thousands of people have been temporarily displaced and forced to dwell in Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps. These camps were ill-equipped to ensure safe sanitation and hygiene behaviours are practiced, and the spread of cholera and other communicable diseases was a major concern.
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ACTION:
Since June 2023, CPAR Malawi has been working with UNICEF staff and the Ministry of Health to improve access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and supplies in Southern Malawi. A total of 64 water sources were installed throughout eight districts. Targeted WASH messaging and distribution of supplies (buckets, soap, menstrual products, etc.) were prioritized.
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READ MORE:
Learn more about this crisis and our solution on our 'News page.'
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MORE TO COME:
UNICEF has communicated that they are extremely please with the rapid response of CPAR, and UNICEF intends to continue their WASH training efforts in Malawi through CPAR.
Completed
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for the Primary
Schools in the Karatu District of Tanzania
With COVID-19 came an increased focus on sanitation. Schools in Karatu sought assistance from CPAR
PROBLEM:
Almost 10,000 primary school students in the Karatu District of Tanzania received an important education in the life-saving effects of handwashing and sanitation with a rapidly executied project in 15 schools as COVID-19 spread in Africa.
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ACTION:
The 15 schools did not have handwashing stations and were not equipped to clean the classrooms at the end of the school day. CPAR showed teachers and students how to build 'tippy taps' (low cost, simple handwashing stations) with locally available materials, and providing each school with soap, sanitizer and cleaning agents. Masks were also distributed to students whose families could not afford them.
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Over 115 handwashing stations were built overall, averaging eight per school. These will be placed near the school entrances and the latrines, and students were encouraged to use them by teachers and school staff.
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READ MORE:
CPAR's efforts to move quickly to combat COVID-19 in Africa.
Completed
Reducing illness and inspiring community action for WASH
A community-wide effort to achieve ODF (open defecation free) status requires outreach, support and education at all levels
PROBLEM:
In communities without the facilities and the resources, open defecation endangers health through water-borne disease. CPAR's work in the Traditional Authority of Khongoni tackled the problem on many levels.
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ACTION:
Starting with community level engagement, the focus was on education - including innovative drama presentations on sanitation and hygiene to reach a wider audience and encourage behaviour change.
The project also trained local masons in improved latrine construction and helped them promote their services and connect to communities and households to build latrines with purchases of bulk materials to reduce costs.
Other work included partnering with health clinics to review and develop WASH action plans to implement improvements related to cleanliness and infection control.
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READ MORE:
Khongoni achieves ODF status.
