Program Name:

Neftaly Youth Sanitation Peer Mentorship Programs

Objective:

To empower young people to become sanitation champions in their communities through peer-to-peer mentorship, promoting proper hygiene, sanitation practices, and sustainable environmental habits.

Target Audience:

• Youth aged 12–25
• School and community groups
• Local youth leaders interested in sanitation advocacy

Key Components:

1. Peer Mentorship Training:
   • Equip youth mentors with knowledge on sanitation, hygiene, and community health.
   • Train mentors in leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
2. Community Engagement:
   • Mentors lead workshops, campaigns, and demonstrations on sanitation practices.
   • Activities include school visits, neighborhood clean-up projects, and public hygiene awareness drives.
3. Practical Sanitation Projects:
   • Implement projects such as building or maintaining public toilets, promoting handwashing stations, or water purification initiatives.
   • Encourage youth-led monitoring of local sanitation facilities.
4. Awareness Campaigns:
   • Use social media, posters, and community events to share sanitation tips and raise awareness.
   • Conduct competitions, quizzes, and peer challenges to increase engagement.
5. Impact Measurement:
   • Track improvements in local sanitation practices and facilities.
   • Collect feedback from participants and community members to refine program approaches.

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased youth leadership in sanitation initiatives.
• Improved hygiene and sanitation knowledge among community members.
• Sustainable behavior change in sanitation and hygiene practices.
• Stronger peer-to-peer support networks within communities for ongoing mentorship.

Partnership Opportunities:

• Schools and local educational authorities
• Community health organizations
• NGOs focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
• Local government departments