Proposal For Promotion Of Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Services To MW

Maji Na Ufanisi - Water and Development
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 15,000,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Monday, July 31st, 2023

Project Manager

Steve Kariuki

Project Partners Inc

The project is unique in nature being a public-private partnership (PPP) between four entities that have come together to build the synergy required in responding to the current (MHM) menstrual Hygiene management and sanitation challenges. The coming together of Mwiki public primary School in Kiambu County (beneficiary), Ministry of Education (MOE-providing policy -guidelines), PadMad (a social enterprise providing reusable sanitary towels) (https://padmadkenya.com/ ) - the reusable sanitary towels’ producer, and Maji Na Ufanisi (https://majinaufanisi.org/ )- the lead non-profit organization with vast experience in community-led WASH solutions- (to pool together the expertise and resources needed for successful project implementation).

Project Summary

This PPP initiative addresses Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and sanitation at Mwiki Primary School. It involves infrastructure upgrades and providing biodegradable sanitary towels to enhance education and health outcomes.

Intervention Areas

Menstrual Health & HygienePrimary & Secondary EducationWASH (WaterSanitation & Hygiene)

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Mwiki Primary faces a sanitation crisis with a pupil-toilet ratio of 1:93 and dilapidated facilities. Inadequate MHM support leads to high absenteeism among girls in this informal settlement area.

Proposed Solution

The project will construct/rehabilitate WASH facilities, provide 5-year reusable pads to 1,870 girls, and conduct MHM/SRHR training for students, teachers, and the community.

Expected Impact

Expected impacts include improved school retention and performance, reduced waterborne diseases, and environmental conservation through the use of biodegradable hygiene products.

Sustainability Plan

Sanitation facilities will be maintained by the school using locally available labor and materials. Reusable pads reduce recurrent costs, while the County Government provides technical oversight.

Budget Breakdown

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