WASH REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

	WASH in Schools for Girls E-Course This publication provides a summary of the 12 modules of the WASH in Schools for Girls E-Course developed by Emory University and UNICEF. Categories: WASH Research Documents.
	Tools for Assessing Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools These tools for assessing menstrual hygiene management in schools were developed by Emory University and UNICEF in 2012 and are meant to be used and adapted for MHM assessments in schools around the world. Organisations: Emory University, Emory University, UNICEF, and UNICEF. Categories: WASH Blank Forms.
	Container-based Toilets with Solid Fuel Briquettes Guidelines These Best Practice Guidelines were developed by Sanivation, a private sanitation company based in Kenya under UNHCR’s “Waste to Value” Project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Guidelines are based on ongoing operational research in Kakuma Refugee Camp in partnership with UNHCR and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and will be update at the end of the Project in 2019. Organisations: Sanivation.
	Tiger Worm Toilet Guidelines These Best Practice Guidelines were developed by Oxfam under UNHCR’s “Waste to Value” Project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Guidelines are based on operational research conducted in 2016 and 2017 in Jewi Refugee Camp in Ethiopia, where the Tiger Worm Toilets remain in operation and under regular monitoring. Tags: Value for Money.
	UNHCR WASH Equipment Specifications This WASH Equipment Specifications Catalogue has been produced by UNHCR’s WASH and Procurement Departments to improve the acquisition and effective procurement of WASH relief items. The catalogue includes specifications and quality requirements for standard WASH equipment items such as pumps, tapstands, water tanks and water testing equipment. Tags: Hygiene Promotion, WASH Programme Management, and Water Supply.
	UNHCR Urine Diverting Dry Toilet (UDDT) Standard Operating Procedures Double vault Urine Diversion Dry Toilets (UDDT) can be used as an alternative to pit latrines in refugee camps. They utilise two chambers for faeces, one of which is in use whilst the other is full and drying so that it can be safely disposed of after an appropriate period of time. These Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were developed by Oxfam under UNHCR’s “Waste to Value” Project, which was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They are largely based on UDDTs developed under the Waste to Value Project in Ethiopia. Tags: Excreta / Urine ReUse, Excreta / Urine ReUse, Excreta / Urine ReUse, Excreta Composting, Excreta Composting, Excreta Management, Excreta Management, Excreta Management, Excreta Management, Excreta Treatment, Household Toilets, Household Toilets, and Household Toilets. Locations: Ethiopia. Organisations: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, OXFAM GB, and OXFAM GB. DatabaseDocTypes: WASH Design Documentation. Categories: WASH Design Guidelines, WASH Guidelines, WASH Guidelines, WASH Guidelines, and WASH Technical Designs.
	Urban WASH Planning Guidance and Case Studies These brief guidelines are prepared primarily for UNHCR WASH staff and partners in response to refugees living “out of formalised camps” in urban areas, though have applicability to those in camps in urban areas too. Tags: Cross Cutting, Humanitarian to Development, and Urban.
	WASH Country Strategy / Operational Plans Template (UNHCR, 2020) Where required, UNHCR and WASH actors should work together to develop a country level refugee WASH strategy document that clearly describes the refugee context and the baseline WASH situation, along with short, medium and long-term strategies for each of the WASH sub-sectors. This template can be used to help produce a short and concise Country level WASH Strategy. It includes a phased approach, HR requirements and site-level Operational Plans. Tags: WASH Strategy Development. Organisations: UNHCR, UNHCR, UNHCR, UNHCR, and UNHCR. Categories: WASH Operational Guidelines, WASH Operational Guidelines, WASH Policy Guidelines, WASH Policy Guidelines, and WASH Policy Guidelines.
	MHM in Emergencies Toolkit – Mini Guide This adjoining document provides a brief summary of the key actions necessary for addressing MHM during emergencies. It serves as a quick read to gain a basic understanding of a complete MHM response. However, it is advised to review the complete guide when designing programs or developing response activities. Tags: Menstruation Hygiene Management, Menstruation Hygiene Management, Menstruation Hygiene Management, and Protection. Languages: English, English, English, English, English, English, English, English, English, French, French, and French. Organisations: Columbia University and IRC (International Rescue Committee). Categories: WASH Emergency Guidelines, WASH Reference Documents, WASH Reference Documents, WASH Reference Documents, WASH Reference Documents, WASH Reference Documents, and WASH Reference Documents.