Water, Sanitation and Hygiene ( WASH) and Shelter

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Shelter are two critical, interlinked sectors in humanitarian and development contexts. Together, they address fundamental human needs for safety, dignity, health, and resilience—particularly in crisis-affected, disaster-prone, or low-income settings.

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects are vital public health interventions that aim to improve quality of life, particularly in underserved and vulnerable communities. These initiatives focus on ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation facilities, and the adoption of essential hygiene practices.

The importance of WASH interventions cannot be overstated. They are foundational to preventing waterborne diseases, reducing child mortality, promoting dignity, and enabling educational and economic participation—especially for women and girls. By improving basic services and promoting behavioral change, WASH projects contribute significantly to health outcomes, resilience, and sustainable development.

A robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework is essential for the effective implementation and sustainability of WASH and Shelter programs. It provides a structured approach to systematically collecting, analyzing, and using data to assess performance, inform decision-making, ensure accountability, and enhance learning across project cycles.

ADRT Consulting specializes in designing tailored MEAL frameworks for WASH and Shelter interventions. Our services support organizations in ensuring that their programs are evidence-based, responsive, and results-driven.

Our key consultancy services for WASH and Shelter projects include:

  • Design of MEAL frameworks and results monitoring systems
  • Rapid and in-depth WASH and shelter assessments
  • Baseline, midline, and endline surveys
  • Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) surveys
  • Mid-term and final evaluations of WASH and shelter projects
  • Accountability system design, including community feedback mechanisms
  • Learning reviews, lessons learned synthesis, and adaptive management support
  • WASH and shelter related operational research and special studies