Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

For over 14 years, CoDHNet has remained at the forefront of improving access to safe water, dignified sanitation, and effective hygiene practices in Somalia and Kenya. Our unwavering commitment to enhancing WASH conditions stems from our belief that clean water and proper sanitation are fundamental human rights and essential pillars of health, dignity, and economic empowerment.

Access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene education is fundamental to improving health and quality of life, especially in crisis-affected communities. CoDHNet’s WASH Program addresses the critical water and sanitation needs of vulnerable populations while promoting sustainable hygiene practices to reduce disease outbreaks and enhance well-being.

Through our extensive technical expertise, we have successfully implemented sustainable WASH solutions that benefit both Internal displaced populations (IDPs), Returnees, Refugees and Host communities at large. By ensuring access to clean and safe water, we reduce the burden on women and girls, who often spend hours collecting water, thereby enabling them to pursue education and economic activities. Additionally, improved sanitation and hygiene practices significantly reduce waterborne diseases, fostering healthier and more resilient communities.

Ensure Access to Safe Water, Sanitation Facilities, and Improved Hygiene Practices for Crisis-Affected and Vulnerable Communities.

Our Impact and Interventions:

CoDHNet’s WASH initiatives are designed to create long-lasting change through: –

Water

Provision of Clean Water: We construct and rehabilitate water kiosks, shallow wells, provide water treatment supplies in areas prone to waterborne diseases, and water storage facilities while integrating solar-powered water pumping systems for sustainable access.
Water Trucking and Emergency Supplies: We provide emergency water trucking services to ensure immediate access to clean drinking water during droughts or crises.
Rehabilitation of Water Sources: We repair and upgrade boreholes, wells, and water supply systems in drought- and flood-affected areas to restore and enhance water access.
Sustainable Water Solutions: We introduce rainwater harvesting systems and solar-powered water pumps to promote long-term water security and environmental sustainability.

Sanitation

Sanitation Facilities: We construct and rehabilitate gender-sensitive latrines in schools, health facilities, and IDP camps.
Waste Management: We ensure proper waste disposal systems to prevent contamination of water sources and living environments.
Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS): We promote community-led sanitation programs, encouraging households to build and maintain their own latrines.

Hygiene

Hygiene Education and Promotion: We conduct hygiene promotion campaigns focusing on handwashing, menstrual hygiene, and safe water storage.
Hygiene Kit Distribution: We distribute hygiene kits, including soap, menstrual products, and jerrycans, to vulnerable households and schools.
Community Engagement: We engage schools and community leaders in hygiene education to ensure sustainable behavior change.
Capacity Building: We establish and train water management committees, engage local leaders, and promote hygiene practices, including handwashing and safe water storage, to reinforce health and sanitation behaviors at the community level.
Emergency Hygiene Response: During crises, we provide emergency water supply, distribute hygiene kits, and implement rapid sanitation interventions to prevent the spread of diseases.

Expected Results:
1. Communities affected by crises have safe and sufficient water (7.5–15 liters per person).
2. Communities access essential WASH supplies and practice hygiene for disease prevention.
3. Continuous WASH service delivery in schools and healthcare facilities.
4. Strengthened WASH sector coordination at national and county levels.
5. Cross-cutting issue:
  - Gender: Ensure gender sensitivity throughout all interventions.
  - Protection: Implement measures to prevent exploitation and abuse, particularly of vulnerable groups.
  - Community Engagement: Foster Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) through community feedback and reporting mechanisms.
Why your support matters

Water and sanitation challenges persist, affecting millions of vulnerable individuals, particularly women and children. Your support can help us expand our impact, ensuring more communities gain access to life-saving WASH services.

By partnering with CoDHNet, donors, philanthropists, and well-wishers can play a pivotal role in transforming lives. Every contribution helps us build water infrastructure, provide hygiene kits, and advocate for sustainable water resource management.

Join us in making clean water and sanitation accessible to all. Together, we can create healthier, empowered, and thriving communities.

Support CoDHNet’s WASH programs today and be a catalyst for change!

Safe Water Provision: Delivered clean water to 647 beneficiaries in Tulo Jibril and Abubakar Orphanage School through emergency water trucking.
Sanitation Improvement: Constructed 15 latrines in IDP camps, benefiting over 3,000 individuals.
Hygiene Promotion:
- Reached 3,353 individuals in Baladxawo District and 1,537 students at Baidoa Model School with hygiene awareness sessions.
- Distributed 80,000 Aquatabs to 80 households and six schools in Baladxawo to prevent cholera outbreaks.

Emergency Response:
- Preposition hygiene kits and water treatment supplies for rapid deployment in emergencies.
- Continue water trucking services to drought-hit regions.
Community-Led Solutions:
- Expand rainwater harvesting systems in schools and health facilities.
- Train community-based hygiene promoters to sustain good practices.
Environmental Sustainability:
- Plant 1,000 trees near water sources to protect against soil erosion and ensure water quality.
- Implement water conservation and recycling initiatives in water-scarce areas.

Beletxawa Cholera Prevention:
A cholera outbreak was averted in Beletxawa after the timely distribution of Aquatabs and hygiene kits, combined with awareness sessions reaching over 5,000 beneficiaries.
Solar-Powered Water Pumps in Doolow:
Installed solar-powered pumps in two IDP camps, providing clean water to 4,500 residents, reducing their reliance on unsafe sources.

Partner with Us: Collaborate to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene services in underserved areas.
Volunteer: Join our field teams to promote hygiene and implement WASH projects.
Donate: Support life-saving WASH interventions for drought- and flood-affected communities.