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A Pilot Project and a Personal Story; Being a Mother and a Scout Leader

Diorano-WASH
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Madagascar
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2009
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Summary

In 2009, Diorano-WASH launched a pilot project in collaboration with the Scouting Federation of Madagascar (SFM) to develop an innovative hygiene promotion project led by young people. SFM’s wealth of experience in community mobilization and youth engagement coupled with support from Diorano-WASH made this project an exceptionally rich social marketing and learning experience. A young mother and scout leader shares her experiences with the Diorano-WASH project.

About the author

Called Diorano-WASH, Madagascar’s WASH Coalition includes members from myriad groups. It focuses on improving hygiene behaviour three key messages: wash your hands with soap; use hygienic latrines; and transport and store water safely. The coalition also works alongside the government: it contributed to the Madagascar Action Plan, National Sanitation Policy and Strategy, and the National Programme of Access to Potable Water and Sanitation.

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