Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Innovation in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in schools UNICEF Mongolia
Content National WASH situation Importance of adequate WASH services WASH, a smart investment WASH Container innovation
National WASH situation Slow progressing indicators: Use of improved drinking water sources 65.2 per cent (2010) to 68.1 per cent (2013) Use of improved sanitation 54.3 per cent (2010) to 58.3 per cent (2013) Open Defecation practices remain significantly high at 25.2% of the rural population, decreasing 11 percentage points since 2000
Importance of adequate WASH services Diarrhea 3rd largest cause of U5M Hepatitis A - 22% of communicable disease in 2008 Implications of inadequate WASH services in schools spread of disease absence through illness malnutrition and dehydration Not supportive of child development
WASH, a smart investment In 2009, Mongolia lost an estimated 35.5 billion Mongolian Tugrugs (MNT), or US$ 26 million, due to poor sanitation and hygiene, equivalent to approximately 0.5% of gross domestic product (GDP). UNICEF, Economic Impacts of Sanitation in Mongolia, 2011 The benefits of achieving the MDG target on water and sanitation are estimated to be between $3 and $34 per dollar invested. - WHO, 2004
WASH Container Innovation – Nalaikh Kindergarten #23 15 units 5 models Kindergartens/Schools/Dormitories Girls/Boys/Teachers and staff Toilets/Handwashing/Urinals Showers for dormitory children
WASH Container Innovation – Tunel soum Khuvsgul
WASH Container Innovation Safe, hygienic and child friendly environment Standardized design, manufacture and O&M High quality Space saving Generally lower cost than indoor washrooms Semi-mobile Sustainable investment Initial results are very positive
WASH Container Innovation Lowest cost in location with existing water supply and sewerage