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Improving WASH in the Informal Slum Settlements of Addis Ababa

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  • date_range Sep 01, 2015 - Aug 31, 2019
  • autorenew Finalisation (Status)

Akaki and Yeka sub cities in Addis Ababa have informal slum settlements that are characterised by an absence of WASH infrastructure, poor hygiene practices and service utilisation, weak capacity of WASH service providers, limited employment opportunities and lack of community participation; 18.2% of the community do not have access to a latrine, 32% of people have no access to water, 96% of latrines do not have hand washing facilities and 15.5% of children have diarrhoea (Manye 2012). There are a lack of latrines in schools, and liquid waste often drains to open ditches, rivers and sources of drinking water. Women who often share the community’s responsibility for waste disposal usually do not have the tools or prior education on safe water collection. This project was to overcome these health challenges among urban slum dwellers by improving WASH services and behaviours. 16,608 people directly benefitted, including children, WASH income generating groups, women’s groups and traditional leaders, and 122,683 inhabitants indirectly benefitted.

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  • Basic drinking water supply and basic sanitation

Participating Organisations

Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia International NGO Implementing
Amref Health Africa - UK International NGO Accountable
Charity Projects Ltd (Comic Relief) Foundation Funding

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Budget

1,585,686 USD
  • 259,021 GBP (Valued at Sep 01, 2015)
    date_range Sep 01, 2015 - Aug 31, 2016
  • 259,021 GBP (Valued at Sep 01, 2015)
    date_range Sep 01, 2016 - Aug 31, 2017
  • 259,021 GBP (Valued at Sep 01, 2015)
    date_range Sep 01, 2017 - Aug 31, 2018
  • 259,021 GBP (Valued at Sep 01, 2015)
    date_range Sep 01, 2018 - Aug 31, 2019
access_time Updated on Dec 18, 2019 11:04:55