WASH

Vanuatu markets water, sanitation and hygiene preparedness to Covid-19 impacts strengthened

This is important to ensure the markets remain safe and hygienic, and open through the pandemic.

Morris Kaloran, the Secretary General of Shefa Provincial Government Council said, “We are fortunate to receive support from the Markets for Change project to help maintain cleanliness at the markets and protect our vendors. The materials for Marobe market are shared with Beverly Hills, Emua and Melemaat ring-road markets to help them operate through the pandemic.

Vanuatu schools improve WASH services and promote behaviour change

The workshops established a solid foundation for school leaders – school improvement officers (SIOs), teachers, committee members and handymen – to plan for, carry out and maintain behaviour change activities. Activities include group handwashing, establishing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) committees and student WASH clubs, and making low-cost WASH facility upgrades. 

Water, safe water is simply the way of life.

Safe drinking water, clean hands before eating, and appropriate places to sit-sit are necessary to keep children healthy.