With the global epidemic of COVID-19, the emphasis on hygiene is more important than ever. In response to this, this platform collects hygiene awareness tools created in the activities of the technical cooperation projects implemented by JICA and the activities of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV)s, including the "the Water Security Action Team (W-SAT) (Note 1)". We hope that these tools will be useful for hygiene awareness activities such as handwashing.
We will continue to update the tools.
[Disclaimer]
Although we pay close attention to the tools on this page, we are not responsible for the content of the tools or for any damage or trouble that may occur when using them.
Tools
Handwashing
Found the bacteria here!
Photo showing many bacteria on the hand
[Created by JOCV]
Handwashing method poster (English)
A poster explaining in simple terms how to wash your hands with soap
[Created by JOCV]
Recipe for the creation of liquid hand soap (English)
How to make liquid hand soap using everyday ingredients
[Created by JOCV]
Hygiene awareness materials for cooks (English)
Hygiene awareness presentation materials primaril aimed at culinary workers
[Created by JOCV]
Picture storytelling about handwashing method (French)
Hand-drawn illustrations of how to wash your hands
[Created by JOCV]
Handwashing method poster (French)
A poster with illustrations on how to wash your hands with soap
[Created by JOCV]
Handwashing method awareness stickers (Spanish)
Stickers with illustrations and photos to explain how to wash your hands in an easy to understand manner
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
[Handwashing videos]
You can find here the "Handwashing Song" created 10 years ago in Madagascar and still popular today, as well as hand washing videos created by JOCVs, who have been forced to return to Japan temporarily due to COVID-19.
These tools are also freely available for translation into other languages.
Madagascar
Mongolia
Created in collaboration with JOCVs of multiple countries
Toilets
Picture storytelling about the use of a toilet (French)
Picture Storytelling with Illustrations on how to use a toilet
[Created by JOCV]
Toilet use manual (Spanish)
A manual summarizing the dangers of not using the toilet outdoors
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Toilet operation and maintenance manual (Portuguese)
A manual with pictures to explain the process from construction to operation of the toilet
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Water Quality Management
Water filtration methods (English)
A manual explaining how to filter water with everyday materials
[Created by JOCV]
Health and environmental education textbook (Awareness of water) (Spanish)
An illustrated text explaining issues on water from drinking water to water pollution
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Health and environmental education textbook (Health and safe water) (Spanish)
An illustrated text explaining the risks of using unclean water
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Manual for chlorination unit Installation (English)
A text explaining how to install a chlorine unit to disinfect water for drinking, mainly installed in provincial rural areas
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
List of water quality tests (English/Japanese)
Tools to help non-experts understand the possible causes of poor water quality, possible health hazards, and methods for protecting water sources, based on test results
[Created by JOCV]
Water Supply Facility Maintenance
Adam's community water (English)
Cartoon about safe and hygienic water supply and water supply management in an easy to understand story
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Water supply facility management and sanitation awareness manual (French)
A manual with illustrations on how to involve people in maintaining and managing the water supply facilities in their villages
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Assessment of sanitation around water supply facilities (English)
Learn the importance of maintaining a sanitary environment around water supply facilities by using cards
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Sanitation improvement measures around water supply facilities (English)
Learn about the importance of installing fences and drainage systems around water supply facilities, and the types of equipment, by using the cards
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
"We should not underrate"
Sanitation improvement promotion song around water supply facilities
(The song is in Malawi's Chewa language, but the English translation lyrics are in the summary section)
Promotion of improved sanitation around water supply facilities (English)
A tool to utilize the above promotional song
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
"What is Life"
Promotion song to promote the payment of maintenance fees
(The song is in Malawi's Chewa language, but the English translation lyrics are in the summary section)
Promotion of the payment of maintenance costs (English)
A tool to utilize the above promotional song"
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Rural water supply operation and maintenance training manual (English)
Training manual for water utilities to perform operational management and maintenance
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Rural water supply operation and maintenance tool kits (English)
Tool kits for use with the above training manual
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Educational community radio programme for enhancing O&M for rural water supply (English)
Radio awareness program. A program for use with the above O&M training and can be an effective tool in rural areas where literacy rates are low
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Others
General Hygiene
PHAST cards for hygiene awareness (Note 2)
Illustrated cards with pictures of daily hygiene practices
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Inspection for sanitation in public place (English)
A checklist mainly used for sanitary inspections in public places
[Created by JOCV]
Let's make lye soap from ash! (English)
Manual explaining how to make laundry soap with everyday ingredients
[Created by JOCV]
Let's learn how to wash jerrycans! (English)
A manual explaining how to effectively wash jerrycans (plastic carrying cans) for drinking water, which tend to get dirty inside
[Created by JOCV]
A Manual for implementing appropriate approaches to rural hygiene and sanitation promotion (French)
A manual explaining the proper approach to promoting sanitation in mainly rural areas, with pictures and illustrations
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Community Activities
Manual on the participatory approach to the conduct of community activities (French)
A manual explaining the roles and responsibilities of people in community activities
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Community Activities Fact Sheet (French)
A manual explaining the actual challenges of conducting community activities and how to solve them
[Created by the technical cooperation project]
Garbage disposal
Garbage disposal awareness poster (French)
Posters to prevent littering on the side of the road
[Created by JOCV]
Nutrition Management
Obesity risk awareness material (English)
Presentation material explaining the risks associated with weight gain using BMI values
[Created by JOCV]
3 food groups poster (French)
A poster of nutritious foods you should consume, divided into three colors: yellow, red, and green.
[Created by JOCV]
Contact Information
For general information on the JICA Platform for the introduction of hygiene awareness tools, please contact the secretariat below.
Water Resources Group, Global Environment Department, JICA
Email: jicage-water@jica.go.jp
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