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Title:

Improving Women-Led Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Healthy Homes

Agreement Number:

7435250 P007987001

Agreement Value:

$1,901,441.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 28, 2022 - Jun 30, 2026

Description:

This project aims to improve the health and wellbeing of 77,348 women, girls, men, and boys in eight districts of Abeshege and eight districts of Woliso in Ethiopia. Project activities include: (1) conducting formative research in project areas to identify and prioritize motives for key healthy household behaviours; (2) conducting behavior change campaigns, education, training, and awareness-raising; (3) empowering women health practitioners with relevant knowledge and skills; (4) providing training to key influential community, religious, political and traditional leaders on healthy water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices; (5) providing skills and development training to women health extension workers, community health agents, and members of the women’s development army; and (6) hosting marketing campaigns for WASH projects and services.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased participation by women and men in gender-responsive, healthy household practices and decision making; (2) increased access to inclusive, gender-responsive WASH products in marginalized and vulnerable communities; and (3) decreased barriers to participation in education for girls and boys, including those with disabilities, in 16 schools in the Abeshege and Woliso districts.

Location:

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2A 6K4

Reference Number:

064-2021-2022-Q4-00022

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

863751616

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology

Federal Riding Name:

Calgary Forest Lawn

Federal Riding Number:

48006

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.