Resources
Selection of tools and methods; guides and manuals; resource materials; and links to other relevant WASH in Schools web sites.
WASH in Schools documents in the IRC WASH Library
Many publications in the IRC WASH Library have an abstract and a link to the fulltext document. To find documents that help you in your particular area of interest you can do your own search in the WASH library.
Documents on menstrual hygiene
Menstrual hygiene is an issue that many schools are facing. Sanitary facilities and waste management at schools are often so poor that girls and female teachers prefer not to use these during their periods. This can result in missed classes and prolonged absences. More about this subject can be found in documents in the IRC WASH library.
Documents on handwashing
Handwashing with soap is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection. A search on handwashing and "hand washing" in the WASH library has resulted in an extensive list of useful documents.
Documents on the SWASH+ project
The main outputs from the SWASH+ project can be found in the library database with abstract and link to the documents in question.
Documents on school led total sanitation
The number of documents on school led total sanitation in the IRC WASH Library is still limited. So this is an opportunity to submit your publications to the database and fill in the form at http://www.washdoc.info/page/53888.
Promoting good hygiene practices: key elements and practical lessons
This compilation of three keynote papers and 31 case studies searches for answers to the question: What makes hygiene promotion work? The case studies are written by authors from a wide variety of organisations working in South Asia, South East Asia, the Pacific and Africa. Some of the cases focus on schools and children and provide lessons and learnings which are relevant beyond the specific project location. The publication is available online.
Links to other web sites
Selection of web sites of other organisations working on WASH in Schools issues.
