Provision of Wash Infrastructure

Objectives:

• To improve the MHM practices amongst the girls’ students in 10 High Schools.
• Developing IEC material and promoting behavioral change amongst students directly and their families indirectly for sustained WASH infrastructure in selected schools of Hyderabad.
• To inculcate practices on Solid Waste Management amongst students.
• To sensitize COVID-19 preventive behavior.

Achievements :

• 16 Government schools covered under the renovation of toilets and handwash stations with running water supply.
• Established 2 green corners and 3 groundwater recharge pits across the schools.
• 3928 students (1778 boys and 2150 girls) from 11 high schools and 1311 students (689 boys and 622 girls) from 5 primary schools benefitted from Wash infrastructure improvements and educational interventions.
• 403 classroom sessions organized in 11 schools on WASH behavioral change, with 10,988 students (4333 boys and 6655 girls) attending.
• 124 houses surrounding 11 schools were visited and the community was sensitized on WASH behavior.
• Hygiene corners established in 10 high schools, equipped with hygiene materials.
• WASH clubs formed in all 11 schools and conducted 11 short workshops with the members.

Activities :

• Awareness and educational inputs provided on improved WASH behavior among students, teachers, community representatives, and parents.
• Organized a one-day teacher training program for 12 teachers from 9 schools on the importance of WASH education.
• Held competitions (drawing, elocution, essay writing) for students in 9 high schools on special days (e.g., World Water Day).
• Students acted as change agents, influencing hygiene practices of parents and siblings.