The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program of the Community Development and Humanitarian Network (CoDHNet) focuses on improving access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and hygiene practices for vulnerable communities in Somalia and Kenya. Access to clean water and proper sanitation is essential for preventing disease, protecting dignity, and supporting healthy and resilient communities.
CoDHNet works closely with local communities, government institutions, and humanitarian partners to implement sustainable WASH interventions that address both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term development goals.
Our Objectives
The WASH program aims to:
- Improve access to safe and reliable water sources for households and institutions.
- Promote safe sanitation practices to reduce waterborne diseases.
- Strengthen community hygiene awareness and behavior change.
- Support resilient water systems in drought- and disaster-prone areas.
- Enhance community capacity to manage and maintain WASH facilities.
Key Program Interventions
- Safe Water Supply
CoDHNet supports communities in accessing safe and sustainable water sources through:
- Rehabilitation and construction of boreholes and shallow wells
- Installation of solar-powered water systems
- Water trucking during emergencies and droughts
- Establishment of community water storage and distribution points
- Sanitation Facilities
Improving sanitation is vital for protecting public health and dignity. Our work includes:
- Construction of household and institutional latrines
- Establishment of gender-sensitive sanitation facilities
- Support for Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) initiatives
- Waste management and environmental sanitation activities
- Hygiene Promotion and Behavior Change
CoDHNet promotes positive hygiene behaviors to reduce disease transmission through:
- Community hygiene education campaigns
- Distribution of hygiene kits and sanitation supplies
- Handwashing promotion in schools and communities
- Training of community hygiene volunteers
- WASH in Schools and Health Facilities
CoDHNet ensures that schools and health facilities have access to safe water and sanitation by:
- Installing handwashing stations
- Constructing safe and inclusive sanitation facilities
- Supporting menstrual hygiene management programs
- Conducting hygiene education for students and health workers
- Emergency WASH Response
During humanitarian crises such as droughts, floods, or displacement, CoDHNet provides rapid WASH support through:
- Emergency water supply and purification
- Distribution of hygiene kits
- Temporary sanitation facilities in displacement settings
- Disease prevention awareness campaigns
Our Impact
Through its WASH initiatives, CoDHNet contributes to:
- Reduced incidence of waterborne diseases
- Improved public health and community wellbeing
- Increased school attendance, particularly for girls
- Strengthened community resilience to climate shocks
Our Commitment
CoDHNet is committed to delivering inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven WASH programs that prioritize the needs of women, children, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups. By promoting safe water access and improved sanitation practices, we help communities build healthier, more resilient futures. Since 2016, CoDHNet conducted various Hygiene promotion activities including Hygeien Promotion Trainings (Hand washing), distribution of hygiene supply kits and community mobilization/awareness compaigns in Kenya and Somalia.
