Programs
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) · Completed
WASH Initiative in Hai Gabat
A targeted initiative to improve access to clean water and promote hygiene awareness in Hai Gabat, Juba, through direct community involvement and resource distribution.
- Where
- Hai Gabat, Juba
- When
- September to December 2022
- Reached
- 38 households (~200 individuals)
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Results
What changed
Improved hygiene practices in 38 households (~200 individuals), with a reported increase from 30% to 75% in hygiene awareness and adoption.
Achievements
- Increased hygiene awareness from 30% to 75% post-activity.
- High community engagement led to self-organized maintenance committees for the water tank.
- Successful distribution of hygiene kits to 38 households.
What was counted
- % of respondents who report improved hygiene practices (Baseline: 30%, Post-activity: 75%).
The work
What the project did
Objectives
- Improve access to clean water for residents of Hai Gabat.
- Increase hygiene awareness and adoption of best practices.
- Empower local communities to sustain water and sanitation efforts.
Activities
- Conducted needs assessment.
- Engaged stakeholders, including Block Council, Juba City Council, and community representatives.
- Trained volunteers on hygiene promotion messaging.
- Distributed 20L buckets with lids, AquaTabs, and washing soap to affected households.
- Conducted feedback interviews and impact assessment after 1-2 months.
Learning
Challenges and lessons
Challenges
- Low awareness of hygiene best practices. Solution: Used local leaders and a door-to-door campaign to increase participation.
Lessons learned
- Future initiatives should include maintenance training to sustain infrastructure.
Keeping it going
- Community-led water tank maintenance team established.
- Local vendors identified for future supply of hygiene items.
Reports
- Final project report available.
- Financial reports submitted, no compliance issues noted.
To ask for a report, contact DASA.