kit 1: WASH in school

Version 1- 11 April 2020

The following is a list of items that should be included in WASH in school kit according the identified needs.
The kit will be topped up with Kit 2: Essential COVID-19 WASH in school to respond to COVID-19 pandemic.

Unit cost
# Item Specification Quantity Unit Refilling1 Comments
(USD)

Drinking Water management

100 litres HDPE drum
Drum with tap and with lid and tap (with 2 The drum will be used to store
1 1 per class set
support washers) and support to drinking water in each class.
raise the drum (if needed)
450 tabs per 1 tab treats 20 litres of water.
Aquatabs 167 mg tabs or month per tab Monthly Quantities are calculated based on 3
100 persons litres per person per day.
Aquatabs for water 1 tab treats 200 litres of water (200
turbidity <20 NTU or 45 tabs per litres or bigger water container will
Aquatabs 1.67 g tabs month per tab Monthly be needed to use this tabs).
100 persons Quantities are calculated based on 3
litres per person per day.
2 1 sachet treats 10 litres of water.
4 gr sachet containing
Quantities are calculated based on 3
chlorine disinfectant
P&G purification sachet litres per person per day.
(calcium hypochlorite) for 900 sachets
(or similar coagulant and If P&G is used we recommend to
killing bacteria and an iron per month
disinfection product) for sachet Monthly distribute to each class a set of 2
salt coagulant (ferric per 100
water turbidity >20 NTU plastic buckets, 1 long
sulfate) persons
wooden/plastic stirrer/stick and 1 m 2
product specifications
of cotton cloth for filtering water, see
supplier
below.

1
Refilling frequency for non-consumable items should be adjusted depending on quality of product available in the market

1
 kit 1: WASH in school
Version 1- 11 April 2020

20 litres plastic bucket Every 6 To use if P&G is needed, for treating

3 Bucket  2 per class pcs   
with lid and handle months  turbid water.

Wooden or plastic
stirrer/stick (non-metallic)
Every 3 To use if P&G is needed, for treating
4 Stick for stirring long enough to stir the  1 per class pcs   
months  turbid water
P&G sachet content inside
the buckets
Will be used to filter
Every 3 To use if P&G is needed, for turbid
5 1 m2 cotton cloth coagulated flocs inside  1 per class pcs   
months  water
water after use of P&G
Every Flyer needs to be adapted based on
Flyer with instructions
distributio the specific water treatment product
6 for water treatment A4 flyer 1 pcs
n of distributes. Refer to examples for
chemicals use
chemicals aquatabs 167 mg and P&G.
250 ml plastic cup with
handle or
Students, teachers and non- teaching
1 litre drinking water
staff are advised to use reusable
bottle with lid
Cup with handle or drinking water bottles and avoid
Both food grade PP
7 reusable drinking water 1 per user pcs sharing cups or glasses. These should
material (for young
bottle be cleaned with soap and water at the
children, smaller bottle
end of each day at household level by
should be considered
parents or guardians.
easier to be handled: 500
or 600 ml)
Items and consumable for Hand Washing
8 Soap for handwashing Liquid soap - washing 10.5 Lt/100 Monthly Liquid soap quantity is calculated on
hands and body; contains person/mon a rate of 0,7 ml per use, 5
minimum of 65% of fatty th handwashing per day per person have
acid; contains maximum been considered.
0.5% NaOH (Sodium In case of budget constraints, soapy
Hydroxide); minimum 2 water can be produced (30 gr of
years shelf life. detergent in 1,5 litres of water).
2
 kit 1: WASH in school
Version 1- 11 April 2020

Particularly for shared

facility liquid soap
dispenser may be
preferred to solid soap as
not shared and less easy to
be stolen or
Solid soap - washing
hands and body; contains
minimum of 65% of fatty Kg/100 Calculated as above. As alternative
acid; contains maximum 10.5 person/mon Monthly to liquid soap and soapy water, solid
0.5% NaOH (Sodium th soap may be distributed.
Hydroxide); minimum 2
years shelf life
For small facilities or CFS, cheaper
tippy tap options could be
In case of absence of considered.
durable hand washing For handwashing facilities consider
1 per latrine
facilities, 200 litres drum also to build a grease trap (refer to
block2, 1 at
with pedal for water and page 415-416-417 of MSF public
9 Hand washing post entrance, 1 pcs    
soap dispenser may be health engineering) and/or a soak
in dining
provided. away pit (refer also to page 422-423
areas
See the video for of MSF public health engineering)
specifications. for drainage of waste water if this
can’t be disposed in latrine pits/septic
tanks.
Cleaning tools and consumables
Kg/100
10 Detergent Laundry powder  3   Monthly Used for cleaning soiled surfaces.
person 
Preferred model to be
agreed with users and  pcs/ 3 Every 3
11 Broom 1
according market classrooms months 
availability

2
Handwashing should be located within 5 meters fromthe toilets block
3
 kit 1: WASH in school
Version 1- 11 April 2020

The item may not be appropriated for

 pcs/ 3 Every 3 classes with compacted soil floor, in
12 Mops (stick) 1  
classrooms months  this case an additional local broom
may be preferred.

 pcs/ 3 Every 3 The item may not be appropriated for

13 Cloth for mops  Fabric cloth 10  
classrooms months  classes with compacted soil floor.

20 litres plastic bucket

For cleaning soiled surfaces (1
with lid and handle
bucket for soapy water and 1 bucket
(according users
for rinse solution). Refer to cleaning
preference, specifically  pcs/ 3 Every 6
14 Bucket 2   paragraph of Hygiene COVID-19
designed “2 buckets” mop classrooms months 
guidance for cleaning instruction and
model can be purchase, in
“2 bucket method”.
this case only 1 item will
be needed)
Cloths for other surfaces  pcs/ 3 Every 3 To clean other surfaces (desks, doors
15 Fabric cloth 10  
cleaning classrooms months  handles, taps…).
Tools for cleaning toilets3
Dedicated to toilet cleaning.
10 per  toilet Every 3 The item may not be appropriated for
16 Cloth for mops Fabric cloths  pcs  
block months  latrines with no cemented/plastic slab
and just compacted soil.
20 litres plastic bucket Dedicated for toilets. For cleaning
with lid and handle soiled surfaces (1 bucket for soapy
(according users water and 1 bucket for rinse
preference, specifically  2 per toilet Every 6 solution). For latrines with no
17 Bucket pcs   
designed “2 buckets” mop block months  cemented/plastic slab and just
model can be purchase, in compacted soil 1 bucket only could
this case only 1 item will be recommended to clean the toilet
be needed) brush and latrine hole.
Plastic scrubbing brush  2 per toilet Every 3
18 Toilet brush pcs Dedicated to toilet cleaning.
with handle block months 

3
A set of cleaning tools should be dedicated to toilets to be used only in those highly contaminated services and not been used for cleaning other areas.
4
 kit 1: WASH in school
Version 1- 11 April 2020

PPE for cleaners

At the end of each cleaning session,
after removal, gloves should be
Heavy duty rubber Domestic reusable tick Every 3
19 2 per cleaner  pair    washed with soap and water, then
gloves rubber gloves months 
rinsed with clean water and let dry
fully at sunlight before reuse.
Possibly at the end of each cleaning
1 per cleaner
session, after removal, boots should
and Every 6
20 Boots Rubber boots pair be washed with soap and water, then
incinerator months
rinsed with clean water and let dry
charged staff
fully at sunlight.
To be used for staff doing waste
collection and using incinerator. At
1 per the end of each cleaning session,
Heavy duty leather Domestic reusable tick Every 3
21 incinerator pair    after removal, gloves should be
gloves leather gloves months 
charged staff washed with soap and water, then
rinsed with clean water and let dry
fully at sunlight before reuse.
2 per
Every 6 To be used for staff doing waste
22 Cleaning suit Reusable cleaning suit incinerator pcs
months collection and using incinerator.
charged staff
Minimum N95 respirator
according to FDA Class II,
under 21 CFR 878.4040, Daily (if
1 per A respiratory mask can be used by
High filtration or and CDC NIOSH. masks
incinerator the same person for a maximum of
23 respiratory protection Good breathability with pcs used are
charged staff 12 hours. A damaged, wet or dirty
mask design that does not disposable
per day mask should be replaced.
collapse against the mouth )
(e.g. duckbill, cup-
shaped).
24 Eye protection Plastic medical goggles or 1 per pcs Every 6 At the end of each cleaning session,
facial shield incinerator months after removal, eyes protection should
charged staff be washed with soap and water, then
rinsed with clean water and let dry

5
 kit 1: WASH in school
Version 1- 11 April 2020

fully at sunlight.
Bar of 125 g soap -
washing hands and body;
2 per cleaner
contains minimum of 65% Soap are intended to be used by
Soap for cleaners’ and
25 of fatty acid; contains pcs Monthly cleaners to wash their hands/body at
handwashing incinerator
maximum 0.5% NaOH the end of each working day.
charged staff
(Sodium Hydroxide);
minimum 2 years shelf life
Solid waste management
1 bin in each class and office, 1 bin
with lid and pedal for See in each female toilet cubicle (for
26 20 lt waste bin  pcs    
opening comments MHM), 1 or more bins in yard and
lunch areas.
1 per 500 students if not segregated
See
27 200 lt waste bin with lid and paddle  pcs     waste. In case of budget constraint,
comments
old oil drum may be used.
To collect waste on a daily base if a
collection and disposal solid waste
For light waste collection 1 per 100 service is available.
28 60 lt light bin bags  pcs Daily
and off-site disposal persons According cleaning practices and
daily waste produced, smaller bags
for 20 lt waste bin may be added.
To be reused for waste To collect waste and dispose those
1 per 100 Every 3
29 100 lt heavy duty bags collection and on-site  pcs on site (if incinerator is available at
persons months 
disposal school level).
200 lt metallic drum.
Refer to page 621-622,
Emergency incinerator 623 of MSF public health 1 every 200 In case of absent waste collection
30 pcs
drum engineering for technical persons and disposal service.
specifications and
operational guidance
In case of absent waste collection
31 Kerosene 10 lt Monthly
and disposal service.
MHM
6
 kit 1: WASH in school
Version 1- 11 April 2020

4 per each
Every
Absorbent cotton material menstruating m2
year
age female
Menstrual pads (see 3 6 per each
Reusable sanitary pad (e.g Every
32 alternatives according menstruating pcs
AFRI-pads) year
female preference) age female
15 per each
Disposable pads menstruating pcs Monthly
age female
The case could be already included
For storage of reusable
in reusable sanitary pad kit (supply
sanitary pads/underwear. 1 per each
Flexible plastic case/bag Every chain should verify).
33 Bag should be not menstruating pcs
with sealed zip year The case should be included in all
transparent, washable and age female
MHM kits for both reusable or
leak proof.
disposable pads use.
Solid soap - washing
hands and body; contains
minimum of 65% of fatty 250 per each
34 Extra body soap acid; contains maximum menstruating gr Monthly
0.5% NaOH (Sodium age female
Hydroxide); minimum 2
years shelf life
6 per each
Cotton dark coloured Every
35 Underwear menstruating pcs
underwear year
age female
Dedicated (non-
transparent, dark coloured)
1 per each
container with lid for
36 3 litres container with lid menstruating pcs
soaking
age female
cloths/underwear/pads and
for personal hygiene
1 per each
37 Rope and pegs for drying menstruating set
age female

7
 kit 1: WASH in school
Version 1- 11 April 2020

1 per each
Flyer with instructions
38 A4 flyer menstruating pcs
for MHM kit use
age female
IEC WASH material
To be placed on each drinking water
Hygiene message - safe See drum/post to remind about safe
39 A4 IEC sticker pcs
chain water comments storage and manipulation of drinking
water.
To be placed on each hand washing
See station to remind hand washing key
40 A4 IEC sticker Hand Washing messages pcs
comments moments, use of soap and correct
handwashing practice.
To be placed on each latrine door to
See
41 A4 IEC sticker Proper use of latrine pcs remind importance of using toilets
comments
and maintain those clean.
See To be placed on each latrine door and
42 A4 IEC sticker Waste management pcs
comments close to each waste bin.
 1 A4 for cleaning
schedule and SOP.
 1 A4 sticker about
safe use of emergency To be placed in a space dedicated to
Set of 2
43 A4 IEC sticker incinerator (if provided): set cleaner staff or where cleaning
stickers
PPE to wear and material is stored.
operations (refer to pages
621 and 637 of MSF
public health engineering).
  Total Cost       0