Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Guidelines

These guidelines act to provide context, a toolbox and a how-to manual for Mercy Corps program managers looking to implement water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects or programs, regardless of previous experience. They combine theoretical knowledge with practical information to provide readers with an overview, while also making references to more specific literature for additional information. The contents focus on regular, longer-term programming and, to a lesser extent, needs in emergency or crisis situations. These guidelines combine input from Mercy Corps colleagues at country offices and HQs, as well as information gathered from peer development agencies, universities and research institutions.