GER WASH Project – Sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services in a Ger area of Ulaanbaatar

Project completed

More than 25% of Mongolia’s population lives in the ger districts of Ulaanbaatar, where access to drinking water is limited and the overall hygienic conditions are bad. The GER WASH Project of Action Contre la Faim will improve access to safe water, sanitation and the knowledge on proper hygiene practices for the population of the Songino Khairkhan district, by strengthening the local authorities, CBOs, as well as the public and private institutions at all levels, and working together with all of them on innovative solutions.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Mongolia
Water
Drinking water and basic sanitation (WASH) (til 2016)
Water sector policy
Water resources conservation
01.07.2012 - 30.03.2015
CHF 930'000
Background

Most diseases that affect people living in Mongolia’s poor outer districts (diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A) are due to unsanitary conditions, coupled with poor hygiene practices and low water consumption. They contribute to a rapidly deteriorating public

Objectives

Improving access to safe water, improved sanitation and knowledge on proper hygiene practices for the population of the Songino Khairkhan district, Ulaanbaatar.

Target groups

The project will be implemented in all ger Khoroos (district sub division) of Songino Khairkhan and will benefit at least 45,000 people

Medium-term outcomes
  1. A legal and operational framework governs both the water and sanitation sectors.
  2. At least 600 households benefit from the provision of safe water supply services.
  3. 250 households and 10 schools and kindergartens benefit from the provision of sanitation facilities.
  4. 45,000 persons consciously adopt proper hygiene behaviour and practices.

 

Results

Results from previous phases:  

The project structure is designed on the basis of the pilot project (and its findings) which took place in 2009-2012. Since 2009, ACF has designed and experimented with models of latrines based on 2 main technologies: urine diversion and the development of a faeces collection service. Furthermore, ACF develops an innovative concept of “multiservice water kiosk”(larger building than traditional water kiosk, including other public services like laundry, bathhouse, etc.).


Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Development cooperation
Project partners Contract partner
International or foreign NGO
  • Action Against Hunger


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF   930'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF   930'839
Project phases

Phase 1 01.07.2012 - 30.03.2015   (Completed)