Safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in international development and humanitarian action
The Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) research group is dedicated to improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in the context of international development and humanitarian action.
Our team of interdisciplinary experts conducts impact-oriented research and supports implementing organizations in the development and evaluation of innovative WASH technologies and approaches.
Expertise
- WASH technology development and evaluation
- Local social innovation for WASH
- Interdisciplinary approaches to WASH including Health, Industrial and Social Design, Behavior Psychology, Information and Communication Technologies, Education, and Architecture
- System thinking approach to improve sustainability in humanitarian action
- Context-specific training for practitioners, teachers, and students
- Curriculum development with universities and applied research partnerships
Technical backstopping support for organizations working in international development and humanitarian aid.
Research focus areas
WASH innovations and impact evaluation
WASH in emergencies
WASH education and research partnerships
Geographical reach
News and stories
Story
A systemic approach to safe water
Maryna Peter and her project team are preventing disease through handwashing technology, behavioural science, effective management and long-term relationships.
- Date
- 30.4.2025
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- Institute for Ecopreneurship
Story
The influence of international cooperation on research and studies
An interview with Dr. Maryna Peter
- Date
- 23.4.2024
Story
A water filter for emergencies
Evaluation of 420 filters from five manufacturers in three different humanitarian contexts in Palestine, Somalia and Kenya
- Date
- 12.12.2019
- Institute
- Institute for Ecopreneurship
Projects
COP4WASH in Central Asia
Community of research and practice in water, sanitation and hygiene in Central Asia
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- Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Research field
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
Evaluation of household filters for emergencies
Testing 420 filters from five manufacturers in Palestine, Somalia and Kenya
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- Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Research field
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
Gravit`eau handwashing water recycling systems
Handwashing system that recycles water for emergencies
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- Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Research field
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
Hands4health
Systemic change for WASH in primary health care facilities and schools
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- Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Research field
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
Improving water security in Peru’s cities
Water security for climate resilient cities (PROAGUA 2025-2028)
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- Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Research field
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
PROAGUA
Cooperation for the protection of water resources and the strengthening of skills in sanitation – PROAGUA II
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- Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Research field
- Environmental and water technologies, Water, sanitation, and hygiene
Water4Injection
Online water quality and integrity control in membrane-based water-for-injection systems
- Institute
- Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Research field
- Environmental and water technologies, Water, sanitation, and hygiene
Publications
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