Faizobod innaguration

Fayzobod District, Tajikistan, October 14, 2024. The International Public Organisation “Equitable Development” (Equidev), with funding from the Government of Switzerland and in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan, celebrated the inauguration of a new Decentralised Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS) in Fayzobod District. Constructed at the Rural District…

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The Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation Management Project in Tajikistan, phase II funded by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by AKF/MSDSP, is working to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation in the country. One of the components of this effort is a comprehensive feasibility study for a decentralised wastewater treatment system (DEWATS)…

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Starting in 2025, Tajik Technical University (TTU) will offer an innovative 3-credit course on Decentralized Sanitation Systems (DSS). This course, designed for students in “Water Supply and Wastewater Systems” and “Rational Use and Protection of Water Resources,” spans 72 hours, blending lectures, practical sessions, and hands-on work with expert guidance. Developed as part of the…

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From August 12 to 23, 2024, Equidev, in collaboration with UNICEF and with financial support from the European Union, distributed essential hygiene kits to 50 schools across Tajikistan. These kits, which include liquid soap, toilet paper, face masks, chlorine, rubber gloves, and towels, are a key component of the ongoing effort to enhance Water, Sanitation,…

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Equidev, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP), the Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association (BORDA), and Oxfam Consults, successfully conducted a 5-day workshop on Sustainable Sanitation and Water Management (SSWM) from July 22 to July 26, 2024. Funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC),…

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Health Training

June 25, 2024 – Equidev conducted an intensive one-day training on Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion in the Fayzobod district. Twenty health workers from Miskinobod’s Rural District Hospital and Health Center participated in the training, aimed at equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively tackle WASH challenges in their communities. The interactive sessions…

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On June 13th, Equidev’s CEO Gulchehra Boboeva and Gender Mainstreaming/Communications Specialist Samariddin Bahriddinov attended the Institutional Sanitation Workshop at the Dushanbe Shumon Hotel. Organized as part of the Swiss WICC Portfolio in Tajikistan, the workshop brought together representatives from various sanitation projects to exchange experiences and discuss best practices in institutional sanitation. Equidev made significant…

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Equidev, in collaboration with UNICEF, is piloting a groundbreaking initiative to climate-proof schools in Tajikistan as part of their ongoing project, “Implementation of the Three Stars Approach on WASH in Schools of Tajikistan” (TSA). This initiative aims to enhance the resilience and adaptation capabilities of educational institutions to climate change, ensuring a safer and more…

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Equidev is proud to announce the active participation of its senior staff, led by CEO Gulchehra Boboeva, at the third high-level international conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028,” held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from June 10 to June 13. This prestigious event gathered global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to advance…

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Equidev is pleased to announce its new partnership with BORDA to improve sanitation services at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Panjakent City, northern Tajikistan. This project, titled “CLEAN WATER – Improving Sanitation Services with Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS),” is funded by Lions Clubs and aims to upgrade the hospital’s WASH services and protect water…

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From March 5 to 18, 2024, Equidev, in partnership with the USAID-funded Feed the Future Tajikistan Agriculture and Land Governance Activity (ALG), achieved a significant milestone by distributing 6,000 chickens and 36 tons of chicken feed to 300 beneficiaries across six districts in the Khatlon region. This initiative aims to uplift vulnerable households in N.…

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