Sanitation, Hygiene, Infant Nutrition Efficacy Project (SHINE)
The Sanitation, Hygiene, Infant Nutrition Efficacy Project (SHINE) intents to reduce infant mortality and improve primary health care in rural Zimbabwe. Four different types of public health programs will be compared in two districts of the Midlands province in order to identify the most effective in combating child stunting and anemia. SOC's earmarked contribution to this project will benefit 2,400 households with pregnant women and focus on delivering soft component (knowledge and best hygiene practices) of the WASH module.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Zimbabwe |
Health Water
Health systems strengthening
Drinking water and basic sanitation (WASH) (til 2016) Primary health care |
01.12.2012
- 31.12.2013 |
CHF 800'000
|
- Zvitambo (locally registered NGO)
-
Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation HEALTH
WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION
HEALTH
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Health policy and administrative management
Basic drinking water supply and basic sanitation
Basic health care
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Tied/untied aid Untied aid
Project number 7F08638
| Background |
Throughout the world, healthy children grow at a remarkably similar rate during the first two years of their life and this regardless of their race, nationality, or environmental climate. However, 33% of Zimbabweans are stunted and 8 cm shorter than the standard at the age of two. This lost growth is permanent and also affect the cognitive development. The underlying causes of stunting remain unknown. However, evidence suggests that poor WASH is an important contributing factor. Consequently the testing of the impact of different public health and WASH interventions on stunting is expected to help improve infant health and avoid stunting in future. |
| Objectives |
Contributing to improved infant health and survival in rural Zimbabwe by 2015. |
| Target groups |
2400 households with pregnant women in Chirumanzu and Shurugwi districts, Midlands Province. |
| Medium-term outcomes |
Increased WASH knowledge and practices of 2400 households with pregnant women in two rural districts of Zimbabwe. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 800'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 759'197 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.12.2012 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) |