PPTS y Grabaciones
de las reuniones de WASH LAC en Inglés y Español, disponibles en el siguiente enlace>>
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Contacto y lista de correo
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Por favor, difundir ampliamente este boletín WASH en su país.
¡Muchas gracias, animo en la respuesta y cuenten con nosotros para apoyarles!
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Saludos cordiales,
El Grupo WASH-LAC
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Dear WASH Actors in LAC
We appreciate your continuous and active participation in the different initiatives promoted by the WASH LAC Regional Group. In this bulletin, we will share with you a compilation of the GHD21 Event, news, new courses, upcoming events, learning tools and knowledge reinforcement.
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Upcoming highlight Events from the WASHLAC Group
- Planning of the next meeting with updates from the Governance of the WASHLAC Group (Dates to be confirmed)
- Global Launch of the RMRP on 9 December.
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Global Handwashing Day 2021
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On behalf of the WASHLAC Regional Group, we would like to thank you for your attendance at the regional webinar held this October 13 "The Hand Hygiene in the safe return to schools: Challenges and Learning" for decision makers, WASH actors, government officials, international cooperation and civil society.
With an attendance of 460 participants, we confirm the interest and commitment of the WASH Sector to provide hygiene services for the safe return to school and educational centers in our region of Latin America and the Caribbean.
To access the recording in different languages click here >>
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En el marco de la iniciativa global Higiene de Manos para Todos desde la oficina de UNICEF Venezuela, los equipos de Agua, Higiene y Saneamiento (WASH), Comunicación para el Desarrollo (C4D), con el apoyo de Comunicaciones externas, movilizaron a los diferentes sectores con los que trabaja UNICEF que incluyen socios implementadores, aliados, entes gubernamentales y staff de UNICEF. Entre ellos, podemos destacar la participación del Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Salud, Educación y Aguas, 21 organizaciones pertenecientes al Cluster de Agua, Higiene y Saneamiento y otras organizaciones socias y aliadas de UNICEF.
Entre los logros más destacados, estuvo por segundo año consecutivo la mesa técnica de trabajo entre los tres ministerios dando como resultados destacados la publicación de una instrucción viceministerial emitida por el Ministerio de Educación que permitió la difusión de mensajes de promoción a la higiene para este día en todas las escuelas a nivel nacional, incluyendo la difusión, a través de sus canales, de materiales elaborados por UNICEF. La ministra de Educación también se unió a la campaña a través de su participación en un acto público en el Estado Monagas. Este año la participación del Ministerio de Aguas y estuvo dirigida a medios masivos y el Ministerio de Salud adicionalmente promovió actividades de participación comunitaria. Del total de organizaciones participantes, 17 de ellas reportaron la movilización de 38.346 personas en actividades de participación comunitaria en centros educativos, establecimientos de salud y comunidades, que incluyó concursos, elaboración de videos, obras de teatro, presentación de títeres, carteleras, canciones. En medios masivos, tuvimos un alcance de 3.160.172 de personas en radio y WhatsApp, 10.000 en mensajes de texto y 85.140 personas en RRSS. Cabe destacar que el Staff de UNICEF también se unió al Día Mundial del Lavado de Manos promoviendo actividades desde la oficina nacional y en las oficinas de terreno
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From the community of El Baul in the Cojedes state, Venezuela they share this important message 🎵 #ManosLimpiasSalvanVidas stopping the contagion is in your hands. If you want to remove COVID, you must wash your hands 🎶 Song video here>>
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The Urban Sanitation Program together with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Environment and Water and UNICEF, developed interviews in the media, a seminar and an educational fair with young and adolescent students to promote the valuation and adoption of hygiene practices of hands. For more information about the fair enter the following link>>
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Nicaragua was present on this day, celebrating at the ADIACT School in the Community of Leon, with the support of Save the Children and the government, through contests, recreational activities and dances in commemoration of the Global handwashing day. link of video>>
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On October 15, UNICEF El Salvador and the Association for Humanitarian Aid PROVIDA, spread the following four messages through our social networks (IG / FB / Twitter). Find here the link to the video>>
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UNICEF Haiti Goodwill Ambassador Jean Jean Roosevelt urges you to regularly consult with the sector to tackle bad news like cholera or COVID-19, Find here the link to the video>>
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GWC Mid-Year Report 2021
We are pleased to share with you the 2021 Mid-Year Report of the Global WASH Cluster. Feel free to share widely among your networks and colleagues.
This document summarizes the progress made by the Global WASH Cluster (GWC) for the first half of 2021, it includes key results achieved and challenges faced. It also highlights key recommendations and outlines major ongoing initiatives and collaborations.
To access the report in Spanish, enter the following link>>
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RMRP2021 Mid-Year Report 2021
Report on progress made by R4V partners from January to June implementing the RMRP 2021, including people reached per sector and national and sub-regional platform, as well as areas of critical under-funding affecting the response for refugees and migrants from Venezuela.
To access the report, enter the following link>>
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‘Gaps in WASH in Humanitarian Response: 2021 Update’
GWC, Elrha and OXFAM joined forces to produce this 2021 update - the most comprehensive global data collection of its kind. More than 1,700 people affected by crisis along with 700 in-country and global WASH practitioners have contributed views and experiences to this gap analysis, providing an important evidence base from which to set priorities for future WASH research, innovation, coordination and delivery
To access the update in English enter the following link>>
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"How young advocates advise on Climate Action in Latin America and the Caribbean."
As part of the report, young people propose strategies to generate a political, legislative, cultural, and social environment favorable to climate action. These proposals include environmental education and political will to enforce climate laws and international agreements. This document will support advocacy and action by youth advocates related to climate and the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Read the report in the following link>>
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"Why Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Must be Top of the Climate Agenda"
Just at the verge of COP26, UNICEF has issued this briefing note aiming at planners, policy makers and experts in both the climate sector and the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector. It looks at the links between the two sectors, considers how both can benefit from closer integration, and highlights why an increased focus on climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene is a critical element of taking action on climate.
Read the briefing note in English in the following link >>
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Climate-resilient WASH for climate action | UNICEF
Learn how the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector can contribute to both climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.
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Technical Resources and Tools
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"CAWST - Virtual learning and practical guides"
CAWST - It is important to keep your WASH skills up-to-date in order to respond during humanitarian crises in a technically competent manner and with great impact. But it can be difficult to find agile and practical resources to keep up. The latest CAWST e-learning modules and how-to guides can help you update your skills and teach you new skills in minutes. They are now available in Spanish, French and English. Visit the CAWST Library to learn now about the following topics:
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"Market-BaseMarket-Based Programming Webinar "
GWC - With the participation of Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela, this webinar was presented on October 6, the objective is to support national WASH coordination teams and key implementing partners to develop market-based approaches as part of the WASH Strategic Plans y Reflect on the challenges and enablers of market-based programming in their countries and improve understanding of existing projects.
To see the recording, access the following link>>
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"Solar Powered Water Systems – Online Training"
The Solar Hub - About this online course, The course is an in-depth introduction to solar-powered water systems for humanitarian and development projects. The course is online (self-paced training) with asynchronous tutorials and tests (continuous evaluation) on the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV) training platform.
For more information and register for the next course, enter the following link>>
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Upcoming Conferences 2021
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26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties -
Water for Climate Pavilion
COP26 is being held in Glasgow between 31 October to 12 November 2021. The summit will bring together decision-makers to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
One of the key attractions of COP26 is the Water for Climate Pavilion, a multimedia pavilion located in the Blue Zone that will curate a wide-ranging and inclusive series of events demonstrating the numerous ways that water is enabling transformative climate action
For more information and registration use the following link>>
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PPTS and recordings
WASH-LAC group meetings can be found here>>
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Contact and Mailing list
Join othe WASH-LAC group mailing list or update your data here>>
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Please disseminate this WASH update widely.
Thank you very much and count on us for support!
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Best regards,
The WASH-LAC group
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