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WASH = water, sanitation, and hygiene.

In schools, that can mean:

Water to drink.
Soap for handwashing.
Safe toilets.
Menstrual health support.
Healthier routines.
More dignity during the school day.

At Splash, WASH is the foundation of our work because it supports the foundation children need to learn and thrive.

Clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene are not extras.
They are part of what makes school work.

Why Zambia, why now?

Because access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene still shapes the school day for too many children.

Across Zambia, 21% of schools lack basic water access and 17% lack basic sanitation. In households, the gaps are even wider: 27% lack basic water access, 63% lack basic sanitation, and 82% lack basic hygiene facilities.

For students, these numbers are not abstract. They can affect whether there is water to drink, a safe toilet to use, soap for handwashing, or a private place to manage menstruation with dignity.

That is why Splash is expanding Project WISE (WASH In Schools Everywhere) in Zambia.

Together with government partners, schools, and local organizations, Splash is working to strengthen school WASH systems across Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, and Chipata — reaching more than 700,000 learners across 400+ schools.

This is not only about installing infrastructure. It is about building school environments where clean water, safe sanitation, hygiene education, and menstrual health support are part of everyday learning.

When WASH works in schools, children have more than access.
They have a healthier foundation for opportunity.

Lasting impact starts with systems that keep working.

In school WASH, reliability matters. A water system can be installed. Tanks can be full. Filters can be working. But if a tap fails, access stops.

That is why durable design matters.

Through Splash Social Enterprises, Splash develops handwashing stations and tap systems designed for real school environments: high daily use, water conservation, easier maintenance, tamper resistance, and child-friendly use.

Because schools need more than short-term solutions. Children need systems built for daily use and designed for long-term impact.

Stories have the power to inspire action, build partnerships, and drive lasting change.

We're looking for a Manager, Brand & Digital Engagement to help tell Splash's story across digital channels, donor communications, campaigns, website content, and social media.

If you're a creative storyteller, strategic communicator, and organized project manager who loves turning complex ideas into compelling content, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Remote position

💧 Help connect more people to a future where every child has access to clean water, safe sanitation, and menstrual health resources.

👉 Apply here: https://ats.rippling.com/splash-international/jobs/4faabea9-5e89-4e6c-89a1-c2c69f657c79?jobSite=LinkedIn

Big impact requires strong leadership behind the scenes.

We're hiring a Chief Financial Officer to help guide Splash's next chapter of growth, sustainability, and scale.

This role will help shape the financial strategy behind citywide WASH programs, government partnerships, multi-country operations, and the systems that make long-term impact possible.

We're looking for a strategic, collaborative leader who can translate financial complexity into clear decisions that strengthen programs and help more children access clean water, safe sanitation, and menstrual health resources.

📍 Remote (United States)

Ready to help build the future of impact?

👉 Apply here: https://ats.rippling.com/splash-international/jobs/0f45a207-e836-4932-92d9-232b877e05c3

Healthy habits do not happen in isolation.

In schools, handwashing depends on the environment around students.

Is there clean water?
Is there soap?
Is the handwashing station easy to access?
Are teachers reinforcing the routine?
Are students seeing their peers participate?

Splash’s behavior change work focuses on the daily routines that help healthy habits stick.

Clean water, safe sanitation, handwashing stations, reminders, routines, and teacher support all work together to create healthier school days.

Healthy habits are built, not assumed.

In Kolkata, Splash studied how handwashing behaviors changed in schools over time through Project WISE.

After the intervention:
• 79% of students washed with water and soap
• 87% washed both hands
• 90% were still washing with water and soap before eating after 18+ months

The takeaway: behavior change takes more than a message.

It takes water, soap, stations, routines, reminders, school leadership, and repeated reinforcement.

Read the full learning brief:https://splash.org/assets/Changing-Handwashing-Behaviors-in-Schools-Longitudinal-Lessons-from-Kolkata.pdf

Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day.

Periods should never be a source of fear, shame, or missed opportunity.

That’s why Splash works with schools to support menstrual health through clean water, safe sanitation, hygiene education, emergency materials, and supportive school environments.

And today, we’re sharing a free resource you can use at home, at school, or in your community:

The Period Kit Starter Guide

Inside, you’ll find:
• A period kit checklist
• First-period preparation tips
• Conversation starters
• Donation and supply drive ideas

Whether you’re helping a child feel ready, stocking a classroom, or organizing a community drive, this guide is a simple way to support menstrual dignity.

Download the free guide: https://give.splash.org/free-period-kit-guide

Tomorrow is Menstrual Hygiene Day.

Stigma does not disappear because one person gets a pamphlet. It changes when the people around girls — peers, teachers, parents, boys, and school leaders — understand that menstruation is normal and support matters.

That is why Splash’s menstrual health work includes the broader school and social ecosystem, not just individual students.

In Splash-supported schools in Addis Ababa, the average belief in menstruation-related myths decreased from 50% to 8%.

When schools create space for honest education and support, periods become easier to manage — and less difficult to talk about.