What is wash splash?

A behavior change campaign made up of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and activities.

Who: A number of development partners and government agencies including EHSD, CWSA and SHEP

What is wash splash ?

Targeted Behaviors:

• Hand washing with soap

• Household water treatment and safe storage

• Safe excreta disposal

Target Groups

Target groups: Schools and communities

Works through School Health Clubs and Natural Leaders in the communities

Children as agents of change - will teach other students and communities

Natural Leaders in the communities

‘My wash splash journal’

School Materials

Teacher’s Guide

School Materials

School Materials and Activities

Snakes and Ladders board game

The ‘Get Bubbly’ Game

School Materials and Activities

The String Game Story

School Materials and Activities

Media workshops - photography

School Materials and Activities

School Materials and Activities

Media workshops - video

Media workshops - animation

School Materials and Activities

Other activities:

- Drama/role play scripts

- Quizzes

- Games

School Materials and Activities

Action Plans

Community Activities

Soap workshops

Community Activities

1) Run a baseline study

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2) Identifying natural leaders – Social Network Analysis

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QUESTIONS:

1. Whom do you typically turn to for advice when trying to solve a problem?

Spouse Father in-law Mother in-law Friend Child

Parent Pastor / imam Village chief Neighbour Other, whom?

Position/ title of person/s:________________________________________

2. With whom are you most likely to discuss a new idea or piece of information?

Spouse Father in-law Mother in-law Friend Child

Parent Pastor / imam Village chief Neighbour Other, whom?

3) Identify or establish school health clubs

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4) Assist with the facilitation of the training for teachers and natural leaders

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5) Distribute teaching materials to school health teachers

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6) Follow up on progress in schools and communities

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7) Facilitate a meeting for children to present their findings and what they have learnt to the community

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8) Carry out evaluation and assessment of the most significant change

Most Significant Change is a process of collecting stories of what has happened as a result of the program and what the most significant changes in the community have been.

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Any Questions?