OpenWASH is a set of innovative learning resources focused on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in urban areas. For more information on the OpenWASH programme, see the Open University (UK) website.

WASH: Context and Environment

Essential background to WASH. Ethiopia version

Urban Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

Importance of sanitation, the benefits, the methods and the main challenges. Ethiopia version

Urban WASH: Working with People

Social, cultural, financial and institutional issues of WASH. Ethiopia version

Urban Water Supply

Water service delivery in urban settings. Ethiopia version

Ethiopia's One WASH National Programme


Government of Ethiopia’s plan to radically improve the provision of safe water and sanitation.


OpenWASH Trainers’ Handbook


Guidance on using the OpenWASH modules in different teaching contexts