Stone Family Foundation and WaterSHED partner to speed sanitation coverage in Cambodia
Despite decades of effort to overcome Cambodia’s lack of improved household sanitation, more than 70 percent of the rural population is still without access to sanitary latrines. To confront this public health challenge, support from the Stone Family Foundation is enabling significant expansion of WaterSHED’s innovative Hands-off sanitation marketing program in Cambodia.
Cambodia sanitation consumer demand behavior qualitative study: Highlights of key findings
Download the Synthesis Report (pdf) Overview An in-depth qualitative analysis was undertaken across three provinces in rural Cambodia to investigate what... Read More
Handwashing enabling products for developing countries: Design features, preferences, and behavior change from an in-depth product trial in Cambodia
Download the Study Presentation (pdf) Overview This poster featuring the HappyTap handwashing device was presented by Dr. Mimi Jenkins (WaterSHED – The... Read More
Development and evaluation of improved household water filters in Cambodia
Publication in Review Authors: Mark D. Sobsey, Joe M. Brown, Amanda Kaufman, Lisa Casanova, Chai Ratana, and Alice Wang Abstract Three... Read More
The trouble with subsidized sanitation: blog post highlights need to promote sanitation businesses
In a recent blog post titled "Dirty Dilemma", Public Health practitioner, "the chronicole", touched upon the problems of subsidizing the cost of latrines in the villages where she works.
WaterSHED laboratory presents water filter study results to Water & Sanitation (WatSan) sector group
On 03 July 2012, WaterSHED-Cambodia's Lab Supervisor, Chai Ratana, presented findings from an evaluation of microbiological effectiveness of Mineral Pot Filters (MPFs) during a monthly WatSan
WaterSHED hosts Chinese delegation for sanitation field visit and knowledge exchange
This week WaterSHED hosted a Chinese delegation organized by the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council's (WSSCC) Global Sanitation Fund team. The Geneva-based WSSCC staff joined representatives from China's sanitation sector, including provincial government officials and sector experts, to see
Southeast Asia Globe features WASH in Cambodia
The June edition of Southeast Asia Globe features the current water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) situation in Cambodia. Referencing the country's recent efforts to provide clean water and improved sanitation, as well as the experience of
WaterSHED hosts Nepal delegation visit to Cambodia
On 23 May, WaterSHED and Plan International hosted a Global Sanitation Fund (GSF) learning exchange in Kampong Cham Province Cambodia for Nepalese government officials and representatives of NGOs working in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
WaterSHED Projects Spotlighted in Berlin TEDxChange Talk
On 05 April 2012, WaterSHED’s innovative sanitation marketing and handwashing programs were highlighted at an internationally broadcast TEDxChange event in Berlin, Germany. Award-winning IDEO product designer Jeff Chapin presented his experience