Start Date: 2013-10-01

Completion Date: 2014-10-31

Technology Used:

APS has been working with peace Corps since 2000 to provide facilities mentioned above to create in the school the means to the stated goal of washing hands and thus breaking the cycle of infection.
Aps has proved utility and sustainability of the structures over the last 13 years with projects funded by Peerwater Exchange, Rotary, Global Water, and Save The Children.

Phases:

The first stage of the project is proposed to begin in October 2013 and end in October 2014. The second stage of monitoring the maintenance contract will be done during 2015-2016 as the schools reach Healthy Schools status.

Community Organization:

The Peace Corps volunteers are responsible for organizing the communities in conjunction with APS. The schools will sign a maintenance agreement; a materials donation agreement; and a non-skilled labor agreement.

Government Interaction:

We have found that the best time to involve the local government is from a position of strength. If the project is approved the volunteer, the school committee, and the village committee will approach each mayor for assistance with funding some of the materials.
We have found in the past that mayors usually are not interested in participating or writing agreements unless the NGO (APS) has the funds in hand.
This is the result many previous NGOs promising projects and not preforming.

Ancillary activities:

The Peace Corps volunteers are on school site for extended periods of time. This can last from 2-6 years depending upon the school reaching healthy schools status and being certified as such. The main dynamic is to teach the school teacher and directors in the hygiene process.

Other Issues:

All of the schools in the program have requested the help of the peace Corps in this program and are motivated to improve the hygiene habits of their school children.

The Peace Corps volunteers have identified the schools that are most likely to reach healthy schools status in the next three years provided they have the facilities identified in the summary of of projects.