This project focused on strengthening the enabling environment, increasing access to equitable and sustainable WASH and improving hygiene behaviour in the small townships of Cuamba and Quelimane in Mozambique. Activities were at the township level, in underserved bairros, schools and health centres. 

A key objective of the project was to influence and strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to plan, manage and implement effective complete WASH programs on an equitable and sustainable basis. WaterAid worked with Municipalities to develop 10 year WASH plans and increase their capacities to conduct water quality testing and contract, manage and monitor water service provision. WaterAid also worked with water service providers to increase access to water in the target communities, schools and health centres. This project is focused on strengthening the enabling environment, increasing access to equitable and sustainable WASH and improving hygiene behaviour in the small townships of Cuamba and Quelimane in Mozambique. Activities will be at the township level, in underserved bairros, schools and health centres. 

A key objective of the project is to influence and strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to plan, manage and implement effective complete WASH programs on an equitable and sustainable basis. WaterAid will work with Municipalities to develop 10 year WASH plans and will research, test and document innovative, effective, sustainable and replicable models for Community Based Total Sanitation (CBTS), sludge and waste management, hygiene promotion, menstrual hygiene management and sanitation technologies. WaterAid will also work with water service providers to increase access to water in the target communities, schools and health centres.