Low tech and low cost solutions developed by local communities or creative individuals for water-sanitation, handwashing, sanitization, protection.
Pedal Handwashing System
The tech lab BabyLAB developed a pedal handwashing device for public spaces.
SELF-MADE HANDWASHING CHECKPOINT
An easy and low-cost handwashing checkpoint from Ethiopia: a bike supports a long palm leaf
SOLAR POWERED HANDWASHING DRUM
An handwashing sink with sensor powered by solar energy and the structure made by a recycled oil drum.
SELF MADE CONVEYOR BELT FOR SHOPS
A self made conveyor belt to deliver products and receive money mantaining social distance in small shops.
PROTECTIONS METHODS FOR MOTOTAXI
Some Ugandan mototaxi owners developed an effective way to avoid direct contact with clients during the ride.
AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SYSTEM – SENEGAL
Projet kayy Rakhassou is an automatic handwashing system working with solar energy developed by two young senegalese ideators.
HOME MADE HANDWASHING SOAP
Ni mama program trains women communities from Kenya to produce home made handwashing soap with local products.
SHOP SOCIAL DISTANCING – ETHIOPIA
A creative way to reduce contacts and mantain social distancing with shop owners from Ethiopia
HANDWASHING WITH RECYCLED BARREL – BURKINA
A Burkinabè inventor produced a prototype of handwashing machine with sensors alimentated by solar energy.
SCRAP METAL TIPPY-TAP – NAMIBIA
A solution developed by an NGO in Windhoek’s slum Ombili uses scrap metal elements to create a Tippy tap.
HANGING TIPPY TAP SOLUTION
An interesting tippy tap solution made just with ropes.
PEDAL HANDWASHING – BURKINA
A simple solution for a Veronica Bucket with pedal tap made in Burkina Faso.
SOCIAL DISTANCING METHODS – RWANDA
Some shop owners in Rwanda developed smart and efficient strategies to allow their customers to keep a proper social distancing.
LOCAL MADE TIPPY TAP – KENYA
An example of a really simple Tippy Tap system made by a rural community in the Turkana county, Kenya.
ECOWATER HANDWASHING SOLUTION – SIERRA LEONE
A cost effective handwashing system made with recycled components with touch free regulatory system.
HANDWASHING STATION – BURKINA
Some youth in Bobo Dioulasso developed an elaborated handwashing station with pedals
HANDWASHING STATIONS – LESOTHO
Simple handwashing stations have been produced and distributed by Sepheo organization in some villages in Lesotho.
HANDWASHING WITH WATER SAVING
Communities in Mauritania created and handwashing basin from a recycled barrel and a plastic tank in order to save used…
HANDWASHING SOLUTIONS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Creative and interesting solutions developed by moto-taxi and taxibrousse owners to allow their clients to wash hands before boardin
TIPPY TAP LOW-COST HANDWASHING SYSTEM
Tippy tap is an interesting idea for a low cost and low tech handwashing system that can work without touching…
SOLUTIONS FOR HOMEMADE VERONICA BUCKETS
An easy and cost-effective system that allows to make a Veronica bucket from ordinary plastic tanks.
WI YON BOKIT RECYCLED HANDWASHING TANKS
Wi Yon Bokit is an initiative of Girlz Empowered Sierra Leone & Le Plastics to recycle and sell affordable hand…
VERONICA BUCKET
The veronica bucket is a simple and popular tool for washing hands.
STREET HANDWASHING IN NIGERIA
In Onitsha area some street traders reconverted their business in handwashing along the main roads or near the markets. Prices…
PORTABLE HANDWASHING SINKS
s preventive action Rwanda government distributed several portable handwashing sinks in bus stations and in the main markets.
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