Topical Entry Points
Structured way of providing curated information on key sanitation and FSM topics through different thematic lenses – so called “Topic Entry Points” – with links to relevant key resources and tools.
Preparedness
The process of anticipating and planning for the sanitation needs of populations at risk of…
Needs Assessment & Analysis
The process of identifying the immediate and longer-term sanitation needs of populations affected by emergencies…
Needs Assessment & Analysis
Strategic Planning
The process of developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to providing sanitation services and facilities…
Strategic Planning
Resource Mobilisation
The process of identifying, accessing, and leveraging resources that are needed to carry out sanitation-related…
Implementation & Monitoring
The process of putting into action the planned humanitarian sanitation interventions and activities, as well…
Review & Evaluation
The process of systematically analysing, critically reviewing and learning from current or previous humanitarian sanitation…
How to select appropriate technologies
Detailed information on how to select appropriate sanitation technologies including in-depth details on the necessary steps for technology selection, what…
Technology Overview
Systematic compilation of all relevant sanitation technologies that can potentially be implemented in different humanitarian and more longer-term transitional settings…
Technology Selection Tools
Overview of key sanitation technology selection tools, such as the "Compendium of Sanitation Technologies in Emergencies", "SaniChoice" and the "Arup/Oxfam…
Disaster and Crisis Scenarios
Broad categorisation of different disaster and crisis scenarios including information how they may impact sanitations services.
Challenging Climatic Contexts
Specific climatic challenges that may pose a challenge for sanitation service provision. These include, among others, flood-prone or water scarce…
Challenging Ground Conditions
Specific conditions where implementing underground sanitation infrastructure (such as pits or septic tanks) may be difficult. These include, among others,…
Challenging Settlement Structure
Specific local settlement conditions and structures that may pose a challenge for sanitation service provision. These include, among others, contexts…
Related Sectors
Various (sub-)sectors with linkages to sanitation where effective coordination among these sectors is critical to ensure that sanitation interventions are…
Enabling Environment
Set of conditions and factors that support the effective implementation of humanitarian sanitation interventions. These include, among others, legal frameworks…
Cross-Cutting Issues
Factors that have to be considered, integrated and mainstreamed in humanitarian sanitation interventions. These include, but are not limited to,…
Emergency Environmental Health Forum (EEHF)
Presentations, video recordings and abstracts on latest research, evaluations and learning presented at the EEHF with a focus on humanitarian…
GWC FSM TWiG - FSM Lessons Learned Events
Proceedings from the online events organised by the Global WASH Cluster Technical Working Group on FSM summarising the learnings from…
German WASH Network - WASH Sessions on FSM
Proceedings from the virtual "WASH Sessions" learning event series of the German WASH Network with a particular focus on sanitation…
Reinvented Toilet
In 2011, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation initiated the Reinvent the Toilet Challenge to spur the creation of new…
Still have questions?
You could not find the information you were looking for? Please contact our helpdesk team of experts for direct and individual support.
