IDE Canada

Purpose

P000723001: The project aims to reduce the burden of sanitation-related diseases and improve public health and maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) for 300,000 people living in the Upper East, Northern and Upper West Regions of Ghana. The project seeks to improve the availability and sustained use of affordable and improved latrines by introducing supply chain innovations in the sanitation and hygiene market. It works across 36 districts. Project activities include: (1) conducting an initial market assessment in targeted areas, and designing tailor-made and sustainable sanitation solutions and sound sanitation business models; (2) local sanitation entrepreneurs producing and selling over 60,000 improved latrines to rural Ghanaians; (3) developing and delivering outreach and awareness activities to promote improved health through safe sanitation and hygiene practices; (4) providing technical resources and skills training to 150 new and existing sanitation entrepreneurs (small businesses) and government officials in delivering market-based sanitation services; and (5) developing financial mechanisms to facilitate the acquisition of improved latrines for families. sustained use of appropriate sanitation and hygiene solutions for Ghanaian households. iDE Canada has established networks in several northern, rural regions of Ghana as part of the RUSHING project. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, iDE Canada will use its existing footprint and expertise to promote access to and awareness of the importance of good hand hygiene. Expected results include: 1)installation of 100 free hand-washing stations in strategic public spaces; 2) engagement of 100 monitors to ensure cleanliness of each station and raise awareness of users on how COVID-19 spreads; and 3) thrice-daily local language public service announcements on 25 radio stations across project areas.