SPLASH Challenge

Together we are creating a wave of change
in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.
Deadline: Thursday, July 31st 2025, 23:59.

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Join the SPLASH Challenge - powered by WATER FOR WATER (WfW)

The SPLASH Challenge is designed to empower schools, health centres, community centres, childcare facilities, elder care homes, women’s shelters and other social institutions to take charge of their Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) conditions. Our key objectives are to:
Together, we can create healthier, safer environments for everyone.
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Eligibility Criteria

Institution Type

Schools, Women's Shelter, Orphanages, Youth Centres, Elder Care Homes, Health Care Facilities and other Social Institutions

Geopraphic Location

Social Institutions in the Maputo and Matola area

WASH commitment

Institutions committed to assessing and improving WASH facilities, including menstrual hygiene and waste management.

Active Participation

Willingness to complete the self-assessment, develop proposals, and implement practical improvements.
All institutions meeting these criteria are encouraged to apply. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact us.
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Benefits of the Challenge

Discover the key benefits of joining the SPLASH Challenge—empowering your institution to improve health, promote equity, and drive lasting community change through better water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Improved Health
and Hygiene

Improve water, toilets, and hygiene to keep your students and staff healthy.

Empowerment
and Ownership

Use the self-assessment to identify needs and lead your own improvements.

Capacity Building
and Collaboration

Receive training and support to develop project proposals and implement improvements.

Increased Access
and Equity

Make sure your facilities serve everyone, including girls and vulnerable groups.
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How to participate

Take the First Step Toward Improving WASH in Your Institution

Participating in the SPLASH Challenge starts with a simple but powerful self-assessment process. Your institution will form a diverse team to evaluate your current Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities and practices using our easy-to-follow self-assessment form. This process helps you identify key challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Once you submit your completed self-assessment, ApA will review all submissions and select a group of institutions to join a follow-up workshop. During this workshop, your team will receive hands-on guidance on how to develop a strong project proposal based on your self-assessment findings. These proposals will then compete for funding from the SPLASH initiative to help you implement meaningful WASH improvements.
Follow these simples steps to join:

1. Form Your Team
Assemble a group of at least 6 people from different roles within your institution—teachers, students, administrators, medical staff, or users. Aim for gender balance and diverse perspectives to ensure an honest and comprehensive assessment.

2. Complete the Self-Assessment
Together, walk through your institution’s facilities, observe water supply, sanitation, hygiene practices, and take photos as needed. Fill out the self-assessment form honestly and thoroughly. This process should take less than one hour.

3. Submit Your Form
Send your completed self-assessment to splash@aguaporagua.com by July 31st 2025, 23:59. Make sure your submission includes all required information and photos.

4. Attend the Proposal Development Workshop
If selected, participate in a workshop where you will learn how to turn your assessment into a compelling project proposal. This is your chance to secure funding and support for your WASH improvement project.

Challenge Stages

1

Self-Assessment Submission

Institutions complete a quick, guided self-assessment of their WASH facilities.
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July 2025
2

Proposal
Development

Teams develop practical project proposals to address key challenges.
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August 2025
3

Selection
and Award

Proposals are reviewed by a panel of experts, and successful projects receive funding.

September 2025
4

Implementation & Monitoring

Winning institutions implement their projects with ongoing guidance and monitoring.

October 2025
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About the SPLASH Challenge

The SPLASH Challenge is a dynamic initiative designed to empower institutions like schools, health centers, and social organizations to improve their Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) conditions. By participating, your institution will conduct a guided self-assessment to identify key WASH challenges and opportunities. This process helps build awareness and ownership of WASH improvements tailored to your unique context.

After submitting your self-assessment, selected institutions will be invited to a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to develop a project proposal based on your findings. These proposals will compete for funding and support from the SPLASH initiative, enabling you to implement practical solutions that improve health, hygiene, and learning environments.

Through this participatory approach, SPLASH fosters collaboration, promotes gender equity and inclusion, and helps create safer, healthier spaces for your community.

This initiative is inspired by and builds upon the methodological guidance from the Toilets Making the Grade project. For more information, please visit toilets-making-the-grade.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) of the SPLASH Challenge. Set yourself up for your application!
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Contact

Átila Cezar

Partnerships and Communications Lead in ApA Mozambique
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Átila is enthusistic about creating meaningful connections and sharing inspiring impact stories. He is deeply committed to empowering communities to take charge of their own development by finding innovative solutions and fostering collaboration. His work centers on building partnerships and crafting narratives that motivate and unite people around the shared goal of improving water, sanitation, and hygiene.
splash@aguaporagua.com