Resources / Technical Report of WSSCC-B. Grassroots in Bangladesh: targeting space for the marginalized in sanitation movement in Bangladesh

Technical Report of WSSCC-B. Grassroots in Bangladesh: targeting space for the marginalized in sanitation movement in Bangladesh

Bangladesh National WASH Coalition
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Bangladesh
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2009
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Summary

The Bangladesh Coalition worked to ensure grassroot participation in order to achieve 100% sanitation throughout Bangladesh by 2013. Part of this initiative included consolidating grassroots mechanism at the local and national level. It helped to organize and conduct 78 grassroots consultations in October and November 2009. The coalition also continues to work to campaign for sanitation services for women from marginalized sections, to facilitate advocacy campaigns in support of sanitation promotion, and to facilitate dissemination of new approaches and technology transfer.

About the author

The Government of Bangladesh aims to provide universal sanitation to its citizens by 2013 in addition to reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for sanitation and water. To assist this effort, the Bangladesh WASH Coalition, comprising national and international NGOs, government departments, development partners and academia, organizes grassroots consultations with community members (particularly those marginalized). These consultations give voice to the poor, and also raise their awareness of WASH issues. Through 2009, the coalition organized 556 meetings, reaching over 11 000 people.

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