Improved WaSH practices in Kannagi Nagar, Chennai, through community engagement and youth empowerment

Start Year

01/01/2024

End Year

31/12/2025


overview

IIHS, in partnership with HCL Foundation, promoted improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices in Kannagi Nagar, Chennai, through behaviour change initiatives, community outreach, youth leadership and awareness sessions. Approximately 2,500 residents were engaged with key messages on hygiene, menstrual health and clean water. Youth and women have been trained as peer educators and WASH Warriors, fostering community-led advocacy. Community events, water testing, and stakeholder meetings have further strengthened engagement. Plans are underway to reinforce and expand these initiatives in the following year.


PROJECT Team
Niladri Chakraborti (Lead)

Themes

School, Programme & Lab
SCHOOL(S)
  • School of Systems & Infrastructure
PROGRAMME(S)
  • Practice

DONORS & CLIENTS

HCL Foundation.


Partners

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
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