Embracing water, sanitation, and good hygiene practices is what WASH continuously strives for. Every part of this project has a special contribution for creating a safer and better environment for Syrian refugees to live in. WASH not only benefits refugees, but it also thrives for mitigating environmental drawbacks upon the hosting community. These are the main initiatives that the Lebanese Organization for Studies and Training (LOST) is trying to implement in partnership with UNICEF throughout the WASH team in nine areas of Baalbeck-Hermel governorate: Ersal, Iaat, Taybet Baalbek, Yammouneh, Beshwat, Younine, Maqne, Howsh El Dahab, and Nahle.
This year’s challenge was working in new areas where there were no interventions for the past two years, such as Younine. WASH is targeting 14,941 Syrian refugees residing in informal settlements in the above nine mentioned areas. These refugees are benefiting from water trucking and desludging services, in addition to hygiene sessions. To date, 9,712.19 m³ of safe drinking water were provided, and 5,577 m³ of sludge were removed. 5,700 displaced Syrian refugees have experienced a WASH behavior change session/activity. WASH is more than a service provision; it is a behavioral change technique, which aims to provide a dignified way of living for Syrian refugees
