WASH kits for island relief work
NINE health facilities on Kadavu have received 21 5000-litre water tanks from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support TC Harold relief efforts on the island.
According to the United Nations (UN) Pacific, the tanks will serve a population of 8946 indirectly while directly benefiting 25 staff members.
UN Resident Coordinator Sanaka Samarasinha and UNICEF Pacific representative Sheldon Yett are on a tour of Kadavu visiting existing programs and visited the Vunisea Hospital on Tuesday.
“UNICEF, together with the Fijian Government, is reaching children and families in Kadavu affected by TC Harold with the supply of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) kits, water tanks, soaps and sanitation facilities to ensure access to safe, clean water, proper sanitation and hygiene,” UN Pacific stated.
“UNICEF’s activities in TC Haroldaffected areas cover installation of toilets and water tanks, increasing resilience through a system-strengthening approach by training community members on risk management and assessment of WASH facilities using drinking water safety and security planning approach, heightening awareness and education around behaviour change practices.
“With the Ministry of Health and Medical Services in the lead, local partners are engaged not only in Kadavu (Habitat for Humanity) but also in Vatulele (Partners in Community Development Fiji).”
Meanwhile, 248 people on the island benefited from the distribution of 62 toilets in the villages of Etika, Malotu, Natokalau, Muaniso and Mokoisa.
The assistance also included 906 people from 296 households from the communities of Vunisei, Drue, Navuatu, Naikorokoro, Nabukelevu-i-ra and Daku, who received 96 WASH kits.
Sixty-six toilets will also be installed in the villages of Drue, Nacucuwai, Nakorokoro and Navuatu which will benefit 264 people.
The support provided by UNICEF is facilitated by the One UN Response for the emergency.
UNICEF, together with the Fijian Government, is reaching children and families in Kadavu ... – UN Pacific