A long-standing belief in the WaSH sector has been that the solution to the world’s water and sanitation crisis either involves more money, more effective technology, or better education. However, based on the WaTER Center’s experience and the findings of others, we have identified this belief as a significant misconception that has continually failed to produce sustainable WaSH solutions. Instead, we believe the long-term adoption and sustainability of a proposed WaSH solution is dependent upon the consideration of the local economy, site-specific technology and effective education practices as well as concern for the community’s religion and culture.
The WaTER Center is actively incorporating an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural and anthropological context for each of its projects. Read more on how the WaTER Center is implementing these goals.
