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Handwash Program ( Hygiene & Sanitation ) - 2022
Year: 2022
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Health & Wellness
Programme at a Glance
₹
97,250
Budget Used
4,158
Total Reach
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693
Direct Beneficiaries
3,465
Indirect Beneficiaries
↗
1 : 5
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Handwash Programme (Hygiene & Sanitation) 2022, implemented by The Dream Welfare Society, addressed post-pandemic hygiene fatigue by embedding sustained handwashing behavior within underserved communities. With an investment of ₹97,250, the programme reached 1,200 individuals—primarily children and women—achieving a cost efficiency of ₹81 per person. A verified 693 participants adopted regular handwashing practices, indirectly influencing 3,465 household members and creating community-level “herd protection” against water-borne and communicable diseases.
Key Findings
- Children are the most effective agents of hygiene behavior change
- Access to soap and water is as important as awareness
- Low-cost hygiene infrastructure significantly increases adoption rates
- Hygiene education delivers high social return on investment (SROI)
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Handwash Program ( Hygiene & Sanitation ) - 2022 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Budget | ₹ 97,250 |
| Direct Impact | 693 |
| Indirect Impact | 3,465 |
| Total Reach | 4,158 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Water scarcity during summer months
- Theft or misuse of communal soap at public stations
- Perception of soap as a luxury among poorest households
- Difficulty in sustaining behavior without continuous reinforcement
Learnings
- Personal ownership of soap increases consistent usage
- Low-cost “Tippy Tap” solutions address water scarcity
- Child-led behavior change is highly effective
- Infrastructure combined with education ensures sustainability
Methodology
- Review of attendance sheets and hygiene supply registers
- Invoice verification for soap procurement and station setup
- Field verification of 10% households post-intervention
- Interviews with teachers, mothers, and community members
- Analysis of adoption vs reach conversion rates
Impact Analysis
- Reduced incidence of water-borne and seasonal diseases
- Improved handwashing frequency (5+ times daily)
- Safe disposal and grey-water management preventing mosquito breeding
Conclusion
The Handwash Programme (2022) demonstrated that hygiene education, when combined with access to basic infrastructure, can produce profound public health benefits. By converting 693 individuals into lifelong hygiene adopters and indirectly protecting 3,465 people, the programme delivered exceptional social returns on a modest investment—laying a strong foundation for healthier, more resilient communities.
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