UNICEF says Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for children is indispensible. Access to clean water, basic toilets, and good hygiene practices not only keeps children thriving but also gives them a healthier start in life.
We are on a mission to make School WaSH a priority, especially for adolescent girls. Here's why.
28% of Maharashtra rural Government schools do not have safe and clean access to toilet facilities for girls.
An alarming 66% of schools do not have separate toilets for girls, exacerbating gender disparities in education.
The absence of suitable facilities during menstruation forces many girls to miss school days, including important tests and exams, ultimately leading to higher dropout rates and widening the gender inequality gap.
Girls resorting to open defecation face a higher risk of assault and harassment from strangers, compromising their dignity and sense of security.
Inadequate sanitation facilities put girls at a greater risk of urinary tract infections and kidney stones, negatively impacting their overall health and well-being.
We took a deep dive and conducted a Need Assessment Survey across the villages of Karjat to zero in on our plan.
empowHER India conducted a needs assessment survey on school sanitation in Karjat and identified that 38 out of 83 upper primary government schools require the construction of school toilets and the implementation of a hygiene program.
empowHER India will construct and repair toilets in schools across Karjat Taluka, Raigad District, addressing those in need.
With 6 years of expertise, empowHER India has constructed over 2,600 rural toilets and built and retrofitted 6 school toilets. We collaborate with reliable contractors to ensure quality work and timely completion. Our strong relationships with government bodies at the village and block levels, along with our dedicated team, ensure the successful execution of our programs with a proven track record.
The school toilet construction and hygiene program will provide 2,300 students with access to proper sanitation. By ensuring safe toilet spaces, this initiative aims to prevent girls from dropping out of school.
There are 4 stages of Construction and Behaviour Change Communication:
Establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government, implementing monitoring mechanisms and ensuring accountability.
Launch a powerful advocacy campaign to foster behavioral change and educate all beneficiaries about the significance of using toilets.
Utilizing high-quality materials for construction to ensure long-term sustainability, while partnering with reliable contractors to guarantee the quality of the construction process.
Implementing a year-long behavioral change communication program involving students, teachers, and parents, facilitating the formation and functioning of a Parent-Teacher Committee, and installation of Information, Education, and Communication materials for support and engagement.
