WASH Response for High Returnee Communities in Herat Kandahar Provinces, Afghanistan

About this project

ltpgtThe proposed project will provide WASH response with elements of immediate and durable solutions in high return areas in Kandahar city, Daman of Kandahar, and Herat city, Enjil Guzara of Herat.ltbrgtThese districts and locations are among the districts identified by the WASH Cluster that have the most need for WASH response support. Under the project 4 new Water Supply Networks (WSNs), will be installed, while 6 more WSNs will be rehabilitated, 290 gender friendly and disability inclusive latrines will be constructed. 160 hygiene promotion sessions will be conducted, and 2496 Hygiene Kits will be distributed to the most vulnerable households among the returnees from Iran and Pakistan in the targeted locations.ltbrgtThe project will directly support 5,357 household (an estimated 37,502 individuals) comprising 8,453 women, 9,922 girls, 8,794 men, and 10,333 boys including 6001 (16%) persons with disabilities. The project will actively engage Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and community members with disabilities in the design, site selection, and monitoring of all WASH facilities to ensure accessibility and usability for all. All new and rehabilitated latrines and water points will comply with universal design standards, incorporating accessible pathways, handrails, and appropriate signage.ltbrgtProject staff, contractors, and WASH committees will receive training on disability inclusion and accessibility standards. Hygiene promotion and awareness materi…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Afghanistan

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Accountable

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 11 Dec 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-AFG-25-R-INGO-37540.

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