At ACHAP, we believe access to safe water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene are fundamental human rights. We are committed to improving the lives of communities worldwide by providing sustainable solutions for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
At ACHAP, we prioritize Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) as a practical, evidence-based approach to preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. Effective IPC requires constant action at all levels of the health system, including policymakers, facility managers, health workers, and those who access health services. We strengthen the capacity of CHAs in WASH programs to provide rapid, needs-based support focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and IPC readiness in high-volume facilities delivering reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health services by using existing operational platforms.
Water
ACHAP works with member Christian Health Associations in Africa to improve and ensure communities and Healthcare facilities have access to clean and safe water sources. We support the CHAs in designing and implementing projects that ensure the quality and safety of water in the communities and primary healthcare facilities. By providing sustainable water sources, we help reduce waterborne diseases and improve overall health.
Sanitation
ACHAP works in close collaboration with Christian Health Associations in Africa to promote the construction of proper sanitation facilities, such as toilets and latrines, to improve hygiene and prevent the contamination of water sources. The member CHA projects focus on building infrastructure that is culturally appropriate, environmentally friendly, sustainable, and easy to maintain.
Hygiene
ACHAP works together with Christian Health Associations to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and capacity to educate communities and healthcare facility staff about the importance of good hygiene practices, including handwashing, personal hygiene, and menstrual hygiene management. Through workshops, awareness campaigns, and the distribution of hygiene kits, we empower members with the knowledge and tools to lead healthier lives.
Important Events and Webinars
MCGL WASH TWG: Healthcare Waste Management Webinar
Topic: MCGL WASH TWG: Healthcare Waste Management Webinar
Time: March 21, 2024 07:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)/ 03:00 PM East African Time
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83241272513
Meeting ID: 832 4127 2513
Objectives:
- Have a high-level understanding of Global and Regional HCWM standards, protocols and partnerships
- Understand different types of waste in healthcare settings and the benefits of proper HCWM
- Outline waste management needs as identified in the baseline assessment
- Outline key actions needed to address HCWM and contribute to the next steps
- 07-09 February – [Event] TERI: World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) – Leadership for Sustainable Development and Climate Justice, New Delhi, India
- 09-27 February [E-discussion] SNV: Sustainable Urban Water Cycles [free membership required] [subscribe]
- 08 February – [Webinar] PH2E Lab – University of Victoria: #WASH Talk with Bruce Gordon (WHO) – WASH and Health: Status and WHO Priorities, 09:00-10:00 PST / 18:00-19:00 CET [Sold Out]
- 15 February – [Webinar] WHO & RWSN: Launch webinar: WHO’s updated guidelines for small drinking-water supplies and associated sanitary inspection tools, 14:00-15:30 CET [also livestream on YouTube]
- 18-22 February – [Event] African Water and Sanitation Association: 22nd AfWASA International Congress and Exhibition, Guinea Conakry
- 20-21 February – [Event] World Water-Tech Innovation Summit: Investing in Climate-Resilient Water Systems, London, UK
- 21 February – [Webinar] GWOPA & partners: Water Utility Engagement in Urban Sanitation Webinar series: #05 Women in utilities: the driving force behind urban sanitation, 12:00-13:00 CET
- 26-28 February – [Event] 2nd International Conference Water Resources Management & Sustainability: Solutions for Arid Regions, Dubai, UAE
- 26 February – 01 March – [Event] Sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6), Nairobi, Kenya
- 05-07 March – [Event] RAMWEC – Recycling & Waste Management Exhibition & Conference, Beirut, Lebanon
- 06-07 March – [Hybrid Event] Global Smart Water Metering & Intelligent Data Utilisation Congress, London, UK
- 06-08 March – [Event] Water Sector Trust Fund (Kenya): Water and Sanitation Investors Conference (WASIC) 2024, Nairobi, Kenya
- 07 March – [Event] Netherlands Water Partnership Member Meet-Up, The Hague, the Netherlands, 15:30-18:00 CET
- 07-08 March – [Hybrid Event] University of Colorado Boulder: 12th Annual Colorado WASH Symposium, Boulder, CO, USA [registration]
- 18-19 March – [Event] Smart WASH Solutions: Regional Conference on Rainwater Harvesting and Management, Kathmandu, Nepal
- 22 March – [Event] UNESCO & UNECE: World Water Development Report 2024 – Paris Launching Event, Paris, France, 10:00-18:00 CET
- 14-17 April – [Event] IWA-WLSG: Water Loss 2024, San Sebastián, Spain
- 15-17 April – [Event] Global Water Summit 2024: Security for a Changing Planet, London, UK
- 19 April – [Event] SWA, IADB & UNICEF: Latin America and the Caribbean Finance Ministers’ Meeting (LAC FMM), Washington, DC, USA
- 29 April – 10 May – [Hybrid Event] Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks, Geneva, Switzerlan
- 08-10 May – [Event] Priorities 2024 Conference: 14th Conference of the International Society for Priorities in Health (ISPH), Bangkok, Thailand
- 14-24 May – [Event] 6th General Assembly of the World Youth Parliament for Water: Building bridges for a water-secure world, Bali, Indonesia
- 15-17 May – [Hybrid Event] Emergency Environmental Health Forum, EAWAG, Dübendorf, Switzerland
- 17-20 May – [Event] IWA Conference on Sustainable Sludge Management, Beijing, China
- 18-24 May – [Event] World Water Council – 10th World Water Forum, Bali, Indonesia
- 20-24 May – [Event] 17th IFEH World Congress on Environmental Health, Perth, Australia
- 21-22 May – [Event] AMSE, LSHTM & IFS: WASH Economics Conference, Marseille, France
- 27-29 May – [Event] Biennial WISA 2024 Conference: Turning the Tide, Durban, South Africa
- 27-31 May – [Event] 15th International Conference on Hydroinformatics (HIC 2024): From Nature to Digital Water – Challenges and Opportunities, Beijing, China
- 29-31 May – [Event] eLearning Africa: 17th International Conference & Exhibition on Digital Education, Training & Skills Development, Kigali, Rwanda
- 09-14 June – [Event] Delft University of Technology, 16th International Conference on Urban Drainage 2024 (ICUD 2024), Delft, the Netherlands
- 18-21 June – [Event] IWA: International Conference on Wider-Uptake of Water Resource Recovery from Wastewater Treatment (ICWRR 2024), Palermo, Italy
- 18-22 June – [Event] Singapore International Water Week, Singapore
- 24-28 June – [Event] 18th IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, Essen, Germany
- 03-05 July – [Event] RECONECT network. IWA & IAHR: Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security and Climate Adaptation Conference – Bridging Science & Practice, Belgrade, Serbia
- 11-15 August – [Event] IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, Toronto, Canada
- 25-29 August – [Hybrid Event] SIWI: World Water Week – Bridging Borders, Stockholm, Sweden [Call for session proposals:16 Jan – 22 Feb]
- 04-06 September – [Event] IWA: 6th International Conference for Water Safety, Montevideo, Uruguay
- 08-13 September – [Event] IAH2024Davos: World Groundwater Congress [Incl. sessions on Self-supply and Groundwater for drinking water & sustainable livelihoods for low-income communities], Davos, Switzerland [Abstract deadline: 29 Feb]
- 09-14 September – [Virtual Event] Water and Climate Resilience: 43rd WEDC International Conference
- 10-12 September – [Event] 19th EverythingAboutWater Expo 2024, New Delhi, India
- 22-23 September – [Event] UN Summit of the Future, New York, NY USA
- October – [Virtual Event] ISNTD Water: Water, sanitation & hygiene for tropical diseases (tbc) [see ISNTD Water 2023 programme]
- 07-10 October – [Event] 4th International Conference on Disinfection and Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), Almeria, Spain
- 13-15 October – [Hybrid Event] World Health Summit, Bonn, Germany
- 10-14 November – [Event] 17th IWA Small Water and Wastewater Systems and 9th IWA Resource Oriented Sanitation, Curtiba, Brazil
- 11-22 November – [Event] UN Climate Change Conference (COP-29), Baku, Abseron, Azerbaijan
- 24-29 November – [Event] IWA & AFD: 18th International Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, Fort-de-France, Martinique
Global WASH Days
World Wetlands Day
2nd February
At ACHAP we help CHAs to commemorate World Wetlands Days by raising awareness on the importance of Wetlands and Human Wellbeing.
World Water Day
22nd March
At ACHAP we help CHAs to commemorate World Water Day by raising awareness on the importance of the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone.
World Health Day
7th April
We help CHAs to commemorate World Health Day by drawing attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.
World Hand Hygiene Day
5th May
We help CHAs to commemorate World Hand Hygiene Day by highlighting the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to bring people together in support of hand hygiene improvement worldwide.
Menstrual Hygiene Day
28th May
We help CHAs to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day by addressing the significance of menstrual health, tackling social taboos and raising awareness about the challenges faced in accessing menstrual products.
Global Handwashing Day
15th October
We help CHAs to commemorate Global Handwashing Day by raising awareness on the importance of the hand hygiene to health.
World Toilet Day
19th November
We help CHAs to commemorate World Toilet Day by celebrating toilets and raising awareness of the 3.6 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation globally.
WASH/IPC Resources
WASH/IPC Guidelines
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities are essential for improving quality of care within the context of…
WASH/IPC Tools
Providing adequate Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Health Care Facilities (HCFs) has many benefits, including achieving Sustainable Development Goals…
WASH/IPC Reports
The following resources will look into the progress of Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene that has been reported in countries,…
WASH/IPC Trainings
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) are essential for preventing and containing outbreaks of disease.…
WASH/IPC Journals
Providing adequate Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Health Care Facilities (HCFs) has many benefits, including achieving Sustainable Development Goals…
ACHAP would like to acknowledge USAID MOMENTUM project for their contribution to the development of this webpage.
