{"id":42518,"date":"2026-01-29T15:53:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wearewater.org\/projects\/clean-hands-in-amazonian-schools\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:11:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:11:37","slug":"clean-hands-in-amazonian-schools","status":"publish","type":"waw_project","link":"https:\/\/www.wearewater.org\/br\/projects\/clean-hands-in-amazonian-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean Hands in Amazonian Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On the ground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A territory marked by weak infrastructure, climate vulnerability, and waterborne diseases.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anam\u00e3 and Careiro Castanho are two small municipalities located in the interior of the state of Amazonas, relatively close to Manaus but deeply affected by geographic isolation and the lack of basic infrastructure. Their populations live surrounded by rivers and rainforest, in a territory where mobility depends almost entirely on river transport and where extreme climatic conditions\u2014torrential rains, sudden floods, and prolonged inundations\u2014shape daily life and the functioning of public services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this context, both localities face similar challenges related to access to clean water, including inadequate infrastructure and limited or nonexistent water supply and sanitation systems. Adverse climatic conditions worsen the situation: frequent flooding damages existing facilities and further reduces the efficiency of water and sanitation systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These challenges create a chain of impacts on local health, education, and the economy. Limited access to safe drinking water increases the risk of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid fever, which can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and even death. The lack of water also directly affects municipal public schools: it hinders regular student attendance, compromises educational quality, and puts the health of the entire school community at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this reality, very few water\u2011related projects are implemented in the Amazon region, leaving these communities in a situation of persistent vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Project actions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The project is implemented through four complementary lines of action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. \u00a0Mapping the most vulnerable schools to identify those with the greatest difficulties in accessing water and to prioritize the installation of portable sinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. \u00a0Installation of portable sinks in the selected schools and distribution of hygiene materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. \u00a0Training for the school community on the operation, maintenance, and daily monitoring of the sinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. \u00a0Educational workshops for children and adolescents on the responsible use of water and the importance of proper and frequent handwashing to prevent disease.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2. Methodology and community participation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The project is carried out in coordination with public schools and the Social Assistance Reference Centers (CRAS). These local partners contribute to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Identifying the schools with the greatest needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Raising awareness among students and families about hand hygiene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Operating, maintaining, and monitoring the installed sinks daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Implementation method<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The project combines light infrastructure with community education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • The portable sinks, successfully used during the COVID\u201119 pandemic in the Amazon region, are an affordable, easy\u2011to\u2011install, and low\u2011maintenance solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Each unit is built with recycled wood and equipped with a basin, tap, detergent dispenser, and paper towels. It operates with a manually refilled water tank that is refilled twice a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Each tank accommodates approximately 75 handwashes, totaling 2,250 per month per unit. With 50 sinks installed, the estimated capacity over six months reaches 675,000 handwashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The educational component reinforces the impact by promoting responsible water use and disease prevention through proper hygiene habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Active community participation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        The involvement of the school community is essential to ensure the project’s relevance and continuity. To support this, the project establishes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Monitoring committees are made up of members of the school community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Regular follow\u2011up meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Field visits and data collection on the use and condition of the sinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The entire process is supported by a World Vision specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Monitoring and evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          The project uses several tools to ensure rigorous monitoring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Participant intake survey to identify the most vulnerable population.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Routine monitoring (RM) records activities, participants, immediate results, and progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Outcome monitoring, through baseline and endline assessments, Beneficiary\u2011Based Surveys (BBS), and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Post\u2011distribution monitoring (PDM) evaluates participant satisfaction and the effectiveness of distributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Prospectives for Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            The sustainability of the project is built on three pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Technical and economic viability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Portable sinks are cost\u2011effective, require no electricity or fuel, and need minimal maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • They are durable and available in models adaptable to local conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • In areas without piped water systems, they offer a realistic and effective solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Community ownership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Schools and local partners receive training to operate and maintain the sinks, ensuring continued use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Active participation in installation, supervision, and care strengthens long\u2011term sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Continuity of impact<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • The combination of infrastructure and education helps consolidate hygiene habits beyond the project\u2019s duration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • The technology is easily replicable in other Amazonian and inland Brazilian communities facing similar conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":42479,"template":"","class_list":["post-42518","waw_project","type-waw_project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nClean Hands in Amazonian Schools - We Are Water<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We improve the health, education, and well-being of school communities by ensuring access to proper hand hygiene.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wearewater.org\/br\/projects\/clean-hands-in-amazonian-schools\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Clean Hands in Amazonian Schools - We Are Water\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We improve the health, education, and well-being of school communities by ensuring access to proper hand hygiene.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.wearewater.org\/br\/projects\/clean-hands-in-amazonian-schools\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"We Are Water\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wearewaterfoundation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-01-29T14:11:37+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.wearewater.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-20251031-WA0016.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@wearewater\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.wearewater.org\/br\/projects\/clean-hands-in-amazonian-schools\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.wearewater.org\/br\/projects\/clean-hands-in-amazonian-schools\/\",\"name\":\"Clean Hands in Amazonian Schools - 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