Empowering Communities for Sustainable WASH Access, Improved Health, and Enhanced Livelihoods in Eight Regions of Ethiopia
COWASH IV
COWASH IV has made significant strides in improving WASH services in eight regions across Ethiopia. Through a comprehensive approach which encompasses infrastructure development, community engagement, capacity building and market-based sanitation approaches, COWASH IV has empowered communities to achieve sustainable WASH access, improve health outcomes, and enhance livelihoods.
Project focus areas
WASH Sustainability
Ensuring social, environmental and climate sustainability.
Women Empowerment and Disability Inclusion
Ensuring that WASH interventions are gender-sensitive and inclusive of people with disabilities.
Infrastructure Development
Construction and rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities, including water points, institutional latrines and Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) facilities, as well as facilitating construction of improved household latrines
Community Engagement
Fostering community ownership and participation in WASH activities, promoting behavior change, and raising awareness of hygiene practices.
Capacity Building
Empowering communities and local institutions through training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing.
Market-Based WASH
Supporting the development of sustainable WASH markets by encouraging private sector engagement and innovation.
Key Achievements
1322
New community water supply schemes completed, providing access to safe water for 75,289 rural people.
338
Community Water Supply Schemes Rehabilitated
20
WASH Small and Medium microfinance enterprises established or strengthened.
345
Micro catchment-based water safety plans implemented, safeguarding water quality at its source and ensuring safe drinking water for communities.
190
School water supply points completed, benefiting 110,782 students.
32
Schools provided with improved latrines benefiting 38,640 students.
63
WASH Saving and Loan Associations established.
79
Health institution water supply points completed.
84
Health institutions equipped with improved latrines.
19
Menstrual hygiene management facilities constructed.
45,443
Individuals participated in capacity development trainings.
14,983
Households equipped with improved latrines.
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Maps
These maps provide a clear visual representation of COWASH IV’S achievements across different regions and project areas.
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Contact
Cowashinfo@cmpethiopia.org
Location
Room 132, 1st Floor,
Ministry of Water and Energy,
Haile Gabreselassie Street,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia