Who runs the Sanitation Workers Knowledge and Learning Hub??
The Sanitation Workers Knowledge and Learning Hub platform is hosted by the Sustainable Sanitation Alliance, which is located in Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (see imprint). The platform is supported by the Initiative for Sanitation Workers Project undertaken by the International Labour Organisation, WaterAid, the World Health Organisation, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, and the World Bank with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. For more details, please see the About section: https://sanitationworkers.susana.org/about
How to upload documents or add resources to the hub?
If you are not registered as a SuSanA member, or your organization is a SuSanA partner, please send your resources to info@susana.org requesting the resource to be included in the Sanitation Workers Platform. Provide the title, authorship, date and a short description.
What types of documents/resource can I upload in the library?
You can upload research publications (reports, papers, articles), policy briefs, case studies, session replays, guidelines, manuals, etc. related to sanitation workers. Please note that here sanitation workers are defined as those who are involved in various steps across the faecal waste management chain. The library does not feature resources related to solid waste collectors, masons, health workers, and other categories of workers.
Can I contribute a blog post?
Yes, you can contribute blog posts around sanitation workers’ rights, up to 1200 words, along with pictures. Please contact AndresHueso@wateraid.org
Does the hub provide funding to researchers on sanitation projects?
No, the hub does not provide funding for projects or researchers. Some of the partners might have funds available for researchers, students, interns or activities. Visit their websites or use the Forum to look for funding opportunities e.g. calls for proposals, tenders, applications and expressions of interest (projects and awards).
Does the hub provide consultancy service?
No, the hub does not offer consultancy services.
Does the hub have job vacancies?
No, the hub itself is not an employer and does not offer any employment opportunities.
What is SuSanA?
SuSanA stands for Sustainable Sanitation Alliance. It is an network of people and organizations who share a common vision of sustainable sanitation and who want to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG6. The SuSanA website – with its library, project database, and discussion forum – is an important resource for anyone wanting to explore the possibilities of sustainable sanitation, and hosts the Sanitation Workers Knowledge Hub. Learn more about SuSanA here: https://www.susana.org/en/about.