This guidebook provides information that every child needs to know about safe water, sanitation and hygiene behaviors that will help them to stay healthy and avoid life-threatening diseases. The guide gives ideas on how to promote and teach good practices in the school and the community.

The purpose of this compendium is to collate knowledge on emergency interventions that deliver WASH-related health benefits while minimizing disruption to education opportunities. The compendium describes preparedness activities and responses to past emergencies. The compendium also describes the planning process for a potential intervention and different WASH in emergency scenarios.