Delivering safe water in Gaza
Access to safe drinking water in Gaza is critical to prevent diseases and protect public health. To address the urgency, MENTOR delivered drinking water to around 9,000 displaced people across three shelters and displacement sites in Khan Younis last month. Our teams worked alongside camp committees and humanitarian partners to ensure regular access to 6 […]
Training to reduce breeding sites and risk of diseases in earthquake-affected Venezuela
Last Friday, MENTOR delivered training on reducing vector breeding sites and the risk of diseases for shelter managers in Miranda State where people affected by the earthquakes are temporarily living. The training focused on how community awareness and engagement are key to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in emergency settings. MENTOR and the WASH […]
World Dengue Day
Urgent action is needed to stop the spread of dengue – especially in humanitarian settings where inadequate waste management and poor sanitation increase the risk of transmission. This World Dengue Day we are calling for sustained, resourced programmes integrating vector control; water, sanitation and hygiene; and community-based healthcare to reduce the suffering caused by dengue […]
Sanitation improvements for schools affected by Cyclone Chido
Last December Cyclone Chido caused widespread damage in Mozambique, destroying homes, roads and health facilities. In Cabo Delgado Province an estimated 272,000 people were affected. Sanitation facilities in schools were severely impacted, leaving children with virtually no latrines or ones that were partially destroyed. A student from Sambene School said: “When we went back to […]
Strengthening health systems through WASH improvements
MENTOR is supporting District Health Services to strengthen health systems in northern Mozambique by implementing the WASH Facility Improvement Tool (WASHFIT) in 15 health facilities. Safe water, sanitation, and hygiene are critical to quality healthcare. In partnership with UNICEF Moçambique, we are working together with facility teams in Cabo Delgado and Nampula Provinces to: – […]
Waste Management
Good waste management is essential for maintaining a clean and healthy environment and to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Waste management strategies are implemented that promote safe disposal practices and removal of waste, in partnership with local stakeholders. Activities focus on raising awareness, training local health workers, and establishing waste collection and disposal systems.
Cholera threat rises after third cyclone in four months hits northern Mozambique
On 10 March Cyclone Jude made landfall in Nampula Province, Mozambique devastating communities already struggling to rebuild their lives after cyclones in December (Chido) and January (Dikeledi). High winds and heavy rain have made roads inaccessible, damaged infrastructure such as schools, water systems and health units, and led to power outages across the area. The […]
Community-Led Total Sanitation
Empowering and engaging communities to take ownership of their sanitation and hygiene solutions, to create lasting changes in sanitation behaviours, reduce open defecation and contribute to overall improvements in health.
Safe Water
Simple, cost-effective water purification to make drinking water safe is essential to protect communities from water-borne diarrhoeal diseases. MENTOR supports emergency supply of safe drinking water as well as sustained systems for water purification.
Infrastructure Development
Working with local authorities and other agencies to improve water supply systems, build or repair sanitation facilities, and establish safe and sustainable hygiene infrastructure.