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Gestion de l'eau de pluie en milieu scolaire : diffusion des pratiques IRHA
A two-year project to collect, compare and share what IRHA and its Alliance members have learned about rainwater in schools.
Almost half of the world's schools have no place for washing hands with soap and water (WHO/UNICEF, 2020). This harms children's health, dignity and attendance, especially for girls. IRHA and its Alliance members have long experience of rainwater in schools, including Blue Schools. But this knowledge is scattered across organisations and countries. Few documents compare it or explain what can be repeated elsewhere.
Expected results: – A structured body of knowledge on rainwater education and management in schools. – Good practices turned into practical tools for teachers, schools and communities. – Tools shared across the IRHA and FGC networks, with a space for exchange and joint learning.
Progress so far: – In March 2026, the Fédération genevoise de coopération (FGC) approved the project for 24 months.
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The project is led by IRHA. A steering committee is chaired by Han Heijnen, President of IRHA. Alliance members are invited to take part as co-producers of knowledge. J'aime ma Planète and Terragir / Robin des Watts bring their teaching experience from Switzerland. Funder: Fédération genevoise de coopération (FGC), through its knowledge-sharing fund.
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