1. Creation of spaces that promote protection, health and community development in the rural municipalities of Tumaco
Location
Municipalities Alto Mira y Frontera, Tumaco, Nariño
Partners
ActionAid USA, Alianza por la Solidaridad
Objectives
Promote access to safe recreational spaces and basic sanitation facilities in rural areas of Tumaco.
Activities
Construction of a playground and exercise area with the community.
Training of community members responsible for the maintenance of the infrastructure.
Design of a childhood safeguarding strategy using activities in the playground.
Selection and training of community promoters.
Development of sports and recreational activities and initiatives with children and young people that promote the development of individual and collective capacities.
Construction of the water and basic sanitation system.
Selection and training of water, sewage and hygiene promoters.
Development of workshops and activities with teachers, parents and leaders for the promotion of hygiene practices.
Results
In progress.
2. ¡Ponte Pilas! Promoting Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Wayuu Schools
Location
Manaure, Guajira
Partners
WaterAid Colombia, WaterAid USA
Objectives
Improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene practices in Wayuu schools in the community of Merrattashi in the municipality of Manaure, La Guajira.
Activities
Socialization with traditional authorities and community.
Participatory diagnosis of the system and design of the solution.
Adaptation of initial designs to the specific conditions of the Merrattashi school
Production of a song for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19.
Training and delivery of basic supplies for the construction of simple hand washing stations (Tippy Taps) in homes.
Dissemination of messages in key areas of the community and school
Improvement of community water systems.
Organization of a community association or committee to manage the system.
Definition of the financial scheme and operations manual
Training workshops.
Results
In progress.