IES-WASH.1. - # of people accessing safe water

WASH.1. refers to the number of people accessing sufficient and safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene use. When in-kind water sources are provided, only WASH.1. should be used. With WASH.2 used with projects that focus on infrastructure. If a project includes both infrastructure and in-kind components, then both WASH.1. and WASH.2. should be used.

It is essential that project proposals clearly demonstrate how sector standards, which for this indicator both SPHERE and CPMS are the sector leads. Proposals should look to include how SPHERE, Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), and Child Protection Minimum Standards (CPMS), are integrated into the project design and implementation.

SPHERE and CPMS

SPHERE Standards:

Water Supply Standard 2.1: Access and water quantity.

Water Supply Standard 2.2: Water quality.

CPMS Standards:

Standard 26: Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and child protection.

Commitment 2: People and communities in situations of crisis and vulnerability access timely and effective support in accordance with their specific needs and priorities.

Commitment 3: People and communities in situations of crisis and vulnerability are better prepared and more resilient to potential crises.

Commitment 4: People and communities in situations of crisis and vulnerability access support that does not cause harm to people or the environment.

Commitment 6: People and communities in situations of crisis and vulnerability access coordinated and complementary support.

Commitment 9: People and communities in situations of crisis and vulnerability can expect that resources are managed ethically and responsibly.

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.