Accelerating change in ensuring sanitation in Bangladesh

19 November, 2023

Accelerating change in ensuring sanitation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in ensuring access to basic sanitation coverage. Over the last two decades, open defecation has decreased from 34 percent to nearly zero, and possessing a toilet has become a status symbol. Yet, according to JMP estimates for 2020, 75.4 million people in Bangladesh still do not have a decent toilet of their own. Furthermore, climate change impacts such as flood, drought and rising sea levels are projected to further jeopardise the functionality of the existing sanitation systems i.e., toilets, septic tanks.
Comprehensive training to bring positive change for sanitation and waste workers of Nepal

11 July, 2023

Comprehensive training to bring positive change for sanitation and waste workers of Nepal

Sanitation and waste workers, who play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness of a city, face a significant knowledge gap in health, safety, and hygiene, impacting their well-being and dignity. To address this, ITN-BUET conducted two comprehensive two-day international Training of Trainers …
DHPE officials are capacitated on Fecal Sludge and Solid Waste Management

27 July, 2023

DHPE officials are capacitated on Fecal Sludge and Solid Waste Management

DPHE and ITN-BUET jointly organized a four-day training program on fecal sludge and solid waste management in Cox’s Bazar from July 24th to 27th, 2023. The training was attended by 22 DPHE officials, including four female engineers, from various cities. The goal of the training was to equip the officials with the necessary expertise to address the needs of water, sanitation, and hygiene for...
Paurashava personnel trained to ensure gender-responsive services in WASH sector

01 August, 2023

Paurashava personnel trained to ensure gender-responsive services in WASH sector

Paurashava personnel from Kushtia and Faridpur municipalities gathered for a two-day training from 31 July to 01 August on ‘Enhancing Gender Equality and Inclusion in WASH Services.’ ITN-BUET and the CWIS-FSM Support Cell, DPHE jointly organized the training at ITN-BUET to strengthen gender equality and inclusion in the WASH sector.
Sanitation safety plan for Sakhipur municipality

24 August, 2023

Sanitation safety plan for Sakhipur municipality

In a momentous collaboration, ITN-BUET, WaterAid, and the CWIS-FSM Support Cell have prepared and published the sanitation safety plan for Shakhipur Municipality. The aim of this SSP is to safeguard public health by identifying the risks associated with the sanitation chain by implementing the targeted interventions. Aligned with the guidelines set forth by the World Health Organization...