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Market-based sanitation is transforming the way Ethiopian households build and upgrade their toilets. Follow the learning of PSI and USAID Transform WASH.

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Our business partners are helping us make a massive difference in sanitation sales at @USAID Transform WASH. With 101,148 households upgraded & over 155K products sold, Transform WASH is paving the way for better WASH access, one toilet at a time!

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Presenting the fifth edition of @USAID Transform WASH's Monthly Bulletin, 'WASHing Up August.' In this edition, you will find articles regarding key events & upcoming activities led by Transform WASH.

Read here: https://t.co/1jE7EYXAS3

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🌻 Happy Ethiopian New Year from us to you!  

We are bringing you the New Year's edition of @USAID Transform WASH's Monthly Bulletin, 'WASHing Up July!'

Read 'WASHing Up July' now!
 
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Look at our video, which secured a place among the top 3 finalists in the @USAIDEthiopia video contest. Titled "A Glimpse into Tigist's Impactful Journey with USAID Transform WASH," this video chronicles Tigist Tafesse's story as a WASH business partner.

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Excited to share that @USAID Transform WASH Activity's photo secured an honorable mention in the USAID Water-Secure World Photo Contest 2023. Capturing Safiya Ahmed, an entrepreneur from 🇪🇹, immersed in training on flooring solutions & SATO pan installation.

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Fresh off the press! @USAID Transform WASH Monthly Bulletin, WASHing Up June is out now!

We are pleased to present the third edition of "WASHing Up," a concise bulletin with updates & news about Transform WASH.

Read "WASHing Up June" now: https://t.co/dayGG7tY0e

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It is to be recalled that @USAID Transform WASH has been working to make sanitary products accessible & affordable for girls & women in Ethiopia. In just 3 years, T/ WASH & its business partners have distributed over 13,000 sanitary pads. 2/2

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Happening now: a high-level workshop is underway to accelerate action on menstrual health and hygiene. During the workshop, the "Inclusive Menstrual Hygiene & Health in Emergency Toolkit" was introduced. This resource contains valuable guidelines to promote MH in emergencies. 1/2

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Following the visit, a consultative meeting was held with MoH & Health Bureau teams, where consensus was reached to incorporate MBS approaches to demand creation in the government's "Integrated Refresher Training" Manual & Guide for HEWs.

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@USAID Transform WASH hosted a site visit to Amhara! The visit observed the effective implementation of market-based sanitation interventions by trained health extension workers & mason installers in the presence of representatives from @FMoHealth & Amhara Region Health Bureau.

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Institutionalzing market based sanitation for sustainable access to WASH!

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This remarkable achievement highlights the effectiveness of our market-based approach in driving positive change. By empowering and supporting our business partners, we are making significant strides in improving access to sanitation products. 2/2

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Exciting News!

We are thrilled to witness an extraordinary performance in sales, showcasing the power of our business partners supported by @USAID Transform WASH. We have successfully supported businesses to sell a staggering 9,548 Sanitation products in June. 1/2

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The @Jobs_FDRE will oversee the nationwide distribution of these materials, which were developed in collaboration between TVET institutions, the @FMoHealth, & @PSIEthiopia. 3/3

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The launch of educational resources and training modules for manufacturing sanitation products is currently underway.
This occasion is graced by the presence of representatives from the @FMoHealth, @Jobs_FDRE, @PSIEthiopia, and other distinguished guests. 1/3

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Aligned w/ @USAID Transform WASH's commitment to institutionalizing market-based sanitation, the resources offer a comprehensive overview of sanitation products manufacturing process. They’ve been crafted leveraging the knowledge accumulated by T/WASH through its work in MBS. 2/3

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A stimulating group discussion was held focusing on the journey of SMEs in the WASH sector & outlining the next steps to further enhance their impact. We're delighted to contribute to these collaborative efforts &look forward to fostering positive change in the sector. 4/4

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@USAID Transform WASH is sharing its expertise in the WASH sector and its innovative work in market-based sanitation. Our dedicated team & our esteemed business partners are actively participating in the USAID WASH Experience Sharing Workshop organized by @PalladiumImpact. 1/4

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During the workshop, participants engaged in insightful discussions about the WASH business landscape. Transform WASH had the opportunity to share its business development services and capacity-building initiatives. 3/4