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Myanmar/Kachin: WASH Cluster Snapshot, May 2014

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Highlights of the month

  • WASH emergency response in North Shan and South Kachin:

 WASH assessment,
 Coordination meetings,
 Distribution of 500 Hygiene Kit in 5 IDP locations
 50 emergency latrines constructed
 Installation of emergency water facilities

  • Delivery of 4000 HKs by UNHCR to the Wash Partners of Kachin to improve overall coverage

  • Finalisation of the CERF WASH / Shelter cluster implementation plan including joint monitoring field evaluation in Hpakan area

  • Finalization of capacity assessment and training development plan

  • Training of 9 technical NGO WASH staffs by the WASH cluster team on HP, PHAST and social marketing approach in a capacity building

  • Participation to inter-sectors assessments in one governmental permanent relocation site, leading to better inter-sectorial position toward durable solution integrated with governmental interlocutor