At MSH Peru, we work to ensure that more families in rural areas have access to safe, sustainable water and sanitation services managed by their own communities. We know that infrastructure alone is not enough: organisation, information and commitment from all stakeholders are also needed.

That is why we support water and sanitation projects by strengthening their social and communication components: we promote community participation, a sense of ownership of services, and responsible long-term management.

We develop training and support processes for:

• Families, so that they learn about the proper use of water, care of facilities, and hygiene practices.
• Sanitation Services Management Boards (JASS), to improve their organisation, administration and community leadership.
• Municipal Technical Areas (MTAs), so that local governments can provide ongoing technical support and supervision.

In this way, we contribute to ensuring that water and sanitation systems function well today and are maintained over time, improving the health and quality of life of rural communities.

Project executed by MSH Peru, with the Spanish company INCLAM and financed by the Ministry of Housing, through the National Rural Sanitation Programme (PNSR), which implemented the social component ‘Improvement of water and family hygiene’ and installed drinking water systems with water treatment plants and communal pools in 65 native communities in the Loreto region.

Consultancy process financed by the Ministry of Housing, through the Rural Sanitation Programme (PROCOES), with non-reimbursable financing from the IDB, aimed at strengthening the capacities of user families, JASS and Municipal Technical Areas for efficient, participatory and sustainable communal and local management of water and sanitation services, incorporating health and environmental education to guarantee the right to water and improve the quality of life in rural areas.

Consultancy funded by the Ministry of Housing, through the Comprehensive Rural Water and Sanitation Programme – PIASAR II, with support from the IDB, which designed the programme’s communications strategy and plan for 167 population centres and 96 local governments, ensuring clear and timely information for the population, local governments and the programme team throughout its implementation.