This Manual for Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools using the Three Star Approach is developed by the Department of General Education and Early Childhood Education, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and supported by development partners, including GIZ, UNICEF, Plan International, World Vision, and other international agencies.

The manual defines the required standards and indicators for water, sanitation and hygiene in schools. It includes 6 categories, 25 indicators, and 58 items checklist for evaluation. The manual provides guidance for schools, the District Education and Sports Bureau (DESB), and Provincial Education and Sports Services Department (PESS), including national level to facilitate their monitoring, motivation, and evaluation of the implementation for improvement of WASH in Schools. Ultimately, the manual, which is simplified, is possible for scaling up and is a sustainable approach that can be applied in both governmental and private schools across the country.

English version: Lao TSA WinS Booklet ECE English 2024-01-09-FINAL 1

Lao version: Lao TSA WinS Booklet ECE Lao 2024-01-09-FINAL