Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

The research group Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) 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.

The interdisciplinary team of experts conducts impact-oriented research and supports implementing organizations in the development and evaluation of innovative WASH technologies and approaches. 

Our areas of expertise include

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.