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  • Published research

    Sand barriers around latrine pits reduce fecal bacterial leaching into shallow groundwater: A randomized controlled trial in coastal Bangladesh

    Pit latrines are a common disposal system for feces in low-income countries, but there are concerns of leaching into groundwater used for drinking. The authors evaluated the effectiveness of a sand barrier around pit latrines to reduce fecal contamination. The data indicates that a sand barrier can modestly reduce the risk.
  • Feature

    SHIKHA project improves nutrition for millions of mothers and children in Bangladesh

    To improve the health of pregnant women and children under 2 in Bangladesh, SHIKHA scaled up behavior change communication activities in maternal nutrition and infant and young child feeding.
  • Publication

    SHIKHA Project: Final Report

    The final report for the SHIKHA project, conducted in southern Bangladesh from 2013 to 2016, describes how the project used a proven behavior change strategy to improve infant and young child feeding practices and maternal dietary diversity for...
  • Feature

    Water, sanitation and hygiene programs lead to healthier households and communities

    This summer, FHI 360 marked the close of the WASHplus project, which has been the U.S. Agency for International Development’s global flagship activity for environmental health since 2010.