Presentation by A. Mooijman for Faith in Water, July 2009.

1. Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Facilities in schools Designing for and with children

5. Encourage hygienic behaviour 1

6. Hygienic behaviour = several small activities If it is difficult, complex or time consuming to undertake these “activities” then children will skip some of those activities taking potential health risks.

8. Are designed with involvement of the users 2

16. Enough capacity and minimal waiting time. 4

25. Stimulate children’s learning and development in an age-appropriate way. 7

26. Environmental development: by seeing, smelling, hearing and touching and using this information for their intellectual development Social development: The layout of spaces and the way they are used can encourage contact with others or offer seclusion. Creative development: giving them the opportunity to make the spaces their own and letting them adapt them to better suit their needs Physiological development: The use of facilities can help to develop necessary motor skills in young children, such as fine-tuning of the physical movements Interactive spaces that stimulate:

28. Appropriate locations for toilets, water supply and hand wash facilities. 8

32. Good quality, sustainable facilities Good materials and improved designs (sometimes standardised) Composting and re-use of pits Separate collection of cleansing materials Good operation & maintenance

33. Design details matter… unhygienic hygienic

34. Create no contrasts School building School toilets

35. Do not harm the environment. 10

36. Sensitisation of children on environmental issues Prevent negative impact on environment Promote water conservation If possible, recover and recycle nutrients and organic matter

39. Good O&M Plan: Involves children, teachers, parents and community Is developed before the facilities are completed Defines responsibilities Non-discriminatory, no child labor Is linked to other efforts Ensures an open and ongoing dialogue

46. Thanks!