What is the WASH Sector?
Priority Needs
Access to water, basic sanitation and improved hygiene conditions in households, educational institutions, informal settlements, community kitchens, border crossings, collective and individual shelter solutions, health centers, and Support Spaces are amongst the most crucial needs of refugees and migrants from Venezuela as well as affected host communities. These needs have become further exacerbated as a result of the dramatic impact of COVID-19.
Joint Needs Assessments indicate that there is a significant need for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in all areas hosting Venezuelans.
Access to sufficient and clean water is fundamental for drinking, domestic purposes and hygiene. In the context of COVID-19, water is also fundamental for infection prevention and control (IPC) when it comes to handwashing.
Sanitation is also a key need, as inappropriate sanitation services led to unhygienic conditions in many facilities hosting refugees and migrants from Venezuelan in the region. Sanitation facilities need to be gender segregated and in well-lit areas to ensure prevention of protection risks. Women and girls also highlight the need to continue receiving sanitary pads and menstrual hygiene management kits to ensure appropriate menstrual hygiene management.
Response Strategy
The main priorities and strategic areas in the field of WASH for 2021 include:
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Provision of safe and quality WASH services that are sensitive to gender and age needs as well as inclusive to people with disabilities.
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Provision of hygiene services including menstrual hygiene management, supplies and messages.
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Strengthen environmental and public health measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
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Strengthen national WASH sector governance to embed the needs of refugees, migrants and affected host communities in the national and local policies, plans, budget and monitoring.
To address these needs, the WASH Sector will:
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Support sectoral and inter-agency coordination to target and prioritize the most at-risk settlements / collective shelters / reception centers / transit sites and host communities.
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Support national governments with WASH and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) supplies, equipment and capacity-strengthening efforts to ensure access for refugees and migrants.
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Continue the regional mapping of WASH public policy measures to share good practices on governance, resilience, public & environmental health.
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Provide technical guidance to ensure climate resilience is integrated in WASH responses and with the participation of children & adolescents
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Develop a platform for exchange of technical and educational materials on WASH and communication strategies that are inclusive of persons with disabilities and special needs.
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Provide capacity development efforts to ensure scale and quality of the WASH response.
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Integrate cash and voucher assistance to support local markets and recovery efforts.
Due to the cross-sectoral nature of the WASH Sector, the holistic nature of the challenges raised by the migration flow, and the COVID-19 pandemic, WASH Sectors throughout the region will adopt a multisectoral approach, in collaboration with the Education, Shelter and Health Sectors, as well as with inter-sectoral groups such as the CwC/C4D and CVA Working Groups and Gender focal points.
Documents
Sitrep Enero-Febrero (2025)
Este informe situacional ofrece una visión integral de las actividades llevadas a cabo mensualmente por los socios de R4V en Chile. Destaca las principales iniciativas, intervenciones y resultados orientados a satisfacer las necesidades de refugiados y migrantes, con un enfoque en sectores como seguridad alimentaria, integración, protección, salud, alojamiento, entre otros. El informe también refleja los esfuerzos de colaboración entre los socios para garantizar una respuesta coordinada, así como los desafíos y logros encontrados durante la implementación de estas actividades.
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Joint Needs Assessment - Panama
This is the first joint needs assessment with in-destination Venezuelans in Panama to identify the needs of Venezuelan refugees and migrants. This exercise supports the planning process for the Refugee and Migrant Response Plan RMRP 2025-2026 and channels resources for the response to refugees and migrants of Venezuela. Some of these results are incorporated in the regional Refugee and Migrants Needs Analysis, launched on the 5th of September 2024. The data collection was jointly conducted with Activados Panamá.
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Sitrep December
This situational report provides a comprehensive overview of the activities carried out by R4V partners in Chile monthly. It highlights key initiatives, interventions, and outcomes aimed at addressing the needs of refugees and migrants, with a focus on sectors such as food security, integration, protection, health, shelter, among others. The report also reflects collaboration efforts among partners to ensure a coordinated response, as well as any challenges and achievements encountered during the implementation of these activities.
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Chile: Mixed Movements Monitoring Report - September/October 2024
Main findings of the first round of UNHCR-UNICEF Mixed Movements Monitoring Report in Chile.
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GIFMM Colombia: Evaluación Conjunta de Necesidades para Población Pendular 2024
Ante la necesidad de contar con información sobre las necesidades de la población pendular, el Grupo Interagencial sobre Flujos Migratorios Mixtos (GIFMM), capturó información de los perfiles en movimiento para contribuir a la planificación estratégica mediante el Plan de Respuesta a Refugiados y Migrantes - RMRP 2025-2026.El análisis que se recoge en este documento corresponde a la interpretación de los datos por parte de organizaciones miembros del GIFMM, así como de la experiencia y contribución de cada uno de los expertos de los sectores evaluados. Los gráficos presentados en el presente documento son de elaboración propia, con base en esta recolección de información.
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RMRP 2025/2026 - Plano Regional e Capítulo Brasil
O capítulo brasileiro do Plano de Resposta para Refugiados e Migrantes (RMRP, da sigla em inglês) é parte de uma estratégia regional estimada em US$ 1,40 bilhão para 2025 e US$ 1,29 bilhão para 2026, que será colocada em prática por meio de atividades desenhadas para apoiar as necessidades crescentes de refugiados e migrantes da Venezuela e suas comunidades de acolhida em 17 países na América Latina e no Caribe.
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GIFMM Colombia: Resultados Evaluación Conjunta de Necesidades para población con Vocación de Permanencia - Santander 2024
Esta infografía presenta los resultados para el departamento de Santander de la Evaluación Conjunta de Necesidades (JNA, por sus siglas en inglés) enfocada en la población con Vocación de Permanencia. Este esfuerzo, liderado de manera coordinada por el GIFMM en Colombia, busca identificar las condiciones, desafíos y necesidades específicas de las personas que se han establecido de manera más permanente en el país. A través de una encuesta multisectorial aplicada en puntos estratégicos, se recopilan datos sobre salud, educación, medios de vida, protección y acceso a servicios básicos. Los resultados permiten identificar brechas en la atención humanitaria y diseñar respuestas más efectivas y sostenibles, adaptadas a las características de esta población.
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