1. 1st AFCOSAN CLTS in Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Afghanistan Conference on Sanitation
2016
1st AFCOSAN CLTS in Afghanistan
SSDA
Nov 2016

2. CLTS & Afghanistan CLTS was introduced in the WSG in 2007 by SSDA
SWSS Project proved CLTS as a successful tool for eliminating OD and latrine use in Afghanistan in 2009 – 2012
Several organizations implemented CLTS, but failed

3. CLTS Requirement Technical tricks, strong facilitation and follow ups;
Selection of appropriate CLTS facilitators and sustainability

4. Open Defecation & Worst Condition of latrines before CLTS Implementation.

5. Facilitation Skill(PRA Tools) Triggering (Social Mapping).

6. Transact Walk( Walk of Shame).

7. Sanitation Promotion after CLTS Implementation.

8. ODF Declaration Ceremony.

9. Assessment in 2 Communities and 5 Schools…
Location of the study: Behsood district

10. Assessment in 2 Communities and 5 Schools…
Findings:
96% of the people ignited, which resulted in a major behaviour change of the communities, who on the spot become one-voice and took collective action for change
No subsidy as a big challenging factor in Afghanistan, as 100% communities are used to getting subsidies

11. Assessment in 2 Communities and 5 Schools…
Situation in communities where CLTS interventions had taken place was A (very good) whereas in schools with no CLTS/SLTS was Z (worse)
Latrines were available at schools, but not followed with awareness and O&M mechanism, therefore:

12. Assessment in 2 Communities and 5 Schools…
20% built latrines were either locked or used only by the school staff
80% latrines had no proper O&M mechanism, so they were full and filthy
20% latrines were not improved latrines

13. Assessment in 2 Communities and 5 Schools…
30% teachers regarding the no use of the latrines by students, expressed that students would use the latrines inappropriately and make them dirty
70% of students were of the view that teachers are dominant; and not allow students to use the latrines

15. Recommendations
SLTS has to be implemented as complement to CLTS so that the total sanitation is achieved
Capacity building of NGOs in CLTS and SLTS
Appropriate staffing (as per the criteria)
Proper community selection
Strong follow up, coordination and Post ODF follow up
Scaling up CLTS and starting SLTS

16. Future Plan WASH in Schools evaluation in 13 provinces
ODF sustainability study
CLTS scaling up
Contributing in achieving ODF Afghanistan by 2025
Strengthening coordination

17. Thank You
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