Mandate
Engineering climate-resilient water distribution networks, sanitation plants, and environmental health systems.
WASH and Climate Infrastructure
Ensuring universal access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene practices
Water is Life
At THESO, we are committed to ensuring universal access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene practices. Our comprehensive WASH initiatives aim to improve health, reduce poverty, and foster resilient communities across Africa.
Access to clean water and sanitation is not just a basic human right; it is the foundation for health, education, and economic prosperity. Through innovative approaches and community engagement, we're working with institutions and partners to strengthen sustainable WASH systems.
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Clean Water
Developing sustainable water sources and treatment systems
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Sanitation
Building adequate sanitation infrastructure and systems
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Hygiene
Promoting behavior change for improved hygiene practices
Key Initiatives
Our WASH initiatives take a comprehensive approach to water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges.
Water Resource Management
- ✓Integrated planning: Water-resource priorities are assessed with responsible authorities and partners against local evidence and system capacity
- ✓Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Developing systems for water harvesting and storage ensures communities can adapt to changing climate conditions
Expanding Sanitation Coverage
- ✓Community-led approaches: Sanitation priorities are developed with communities and responsible institutions using documented local needs
- ✓Circular Economy Models: Supporting waste management innovations transforms waste into resources, fostering environmental sustainability
Promoting Hygiene Behavior Change
- ✓Context-specific communication: Hygiene messaging is adapted with local institutions and reviewed against available evidence
- ✓Institutional integration: Where appropriate, hygiene practices are incorporated into existing education and health systems
Leveraging Technology
- ✓Monitoring and verification: Appropriate monitoring tools support evidence-based oversight of water quality and distribution.
- ✓Information governance: Clear records and documented decisions support accountable water-resource management and allocation.
Strengthening Institutions
- ✓Policy Development: We assist in creating robust WASH policies and regulatory frameworks for sustainable governance
- ✓services
Our Impact
THESO supports approved WASH programmes through documented delivery arrangements, maintenance planning, verification and institutional capability support.
Water systems
Access, quality, maintenance and utility performance where approved
Sanitation and hygiene
Community-led practice, safeguarding and service continuity
Climate resilience
Adaptation, environmental health and risk-informed infrastructure
"Before THESO's intervention, I spent hours each day collecting water from a distant, contaminated source. Now, with the new water point in our village, I have time to attend school and help my family. The hygiene training has also helped us prevent diseases that used to affect our community regularly."
Illustrative community perspective
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Learn More
Explore additional resources to learn more about our WASH initiatives and impact.
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WASH Impact Report
Download our comprehensive report on the state of WASH in Africa and our approach to transformation.
Published to the Documents section when available📚
WASH Technology Solutions
Learn about innovative technologies we're using to improve water access and sanitation.
Published to the Documents section when availableWASH & Municipal Hydraulic Infrastructure
Institutional Framework
Integrating global top-tier water management strategies enforcing rigorous standards for municipal water safety.
Execution Focus
Financing smart water metering systems, community water governance boards, and transparent resource allocation.
Physical Infrastructure Focus
Constructing large-scale water treatment plants, piped municipal distribution mains, solar borehole networks, and modern urban wastewater treatment facilities.