Water, sanitation, and hygiene

Tippy Taps to Enhance Hygiene and Nutrition in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, absent or inconveniently located handwashing stations hinder the uptake of handwashing practices at the household level, which are important for preventing illnesses that affect nutritional status. In response, SPRING has introduced household "tippy taps" to rural Bangladesh. A tippy tap is a simple, water-saving handwashing device that increases the availability of clean water for handwashing at significant points around the household.

The Nexus of WASH & Nutrition Community of Practice Literature Update

WASHPlus (February 2014)

The Nexus of WASH & Nutrition Community of Practice January Literature Update

WASHPlus (January 2014)

Multi-sectoral Engagement to Address the Multiple Causes of Anemia

“Addressing anemia really is a multisectoral challenge,” remarked BethAnne Moskov, Deputy Director of the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition in USAID’s Global Health Bureau in her opening speech to the participants of the Multisectoral Anemia Partners Meeting. Recognizing this challenge, and the need for a multisectoral approach, USAID created a Multisectoral Anemia Task Force Secretariat comprised of five partners: USAID, CORE Group, MCHIP, FANTA, and SPRING.

Positive Unintended Consequences in Programs for Women’s and Children’s Nutrition in Bangladesh: Scaling-up Tippy Taps

Authors: Arafat, Y; Guyon A; Williams T

Community Video (India): Benefits of Hand Washing with Soap

This video was produced by and for local communities in Keonjhar district of Odisha, India and is intended for local use only to showcase recommended nutrition practices. It is not intended for mass distribution.

This video is about benefits of hand washing with soap. Emphasis has been given on importance of washing hands with soap using clean and running water, as it minimizes the risk of infection. There is also discussion about the most important times to wash hands with soap.