Implemented across the seven municipalities of Yaoundé, the Yaoundé Sanitation Project Phase 2 (PADY 2) aims to bring about a sustainable improvement in residents’ living conditions through the development of urban sanitation services and the strengthening of local authorities’ capacities. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the infrastructure and services put in place, a major Information, Education and Communication (IEC) component has been rolled out to raise public awareness of issues relating to hygiene, sanitation, waste management and the prevention of environmental risks.

Type of services provided

• Conducting a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey to establish the baseline situation.

• Development and implementation of the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) strategy.
• Production of awareness-raising materials and training of community outreach workers.
• Conducting mass communication, community-based and advocacy campaigns targeting households, schools, health centres, markets and local stakeholders.
• Raising awareness of good practices in hygiene, sanitation, waste management and flood risk prevention.
• Strengthening local authorities’ capacity in urban sanitation and community mobilisation.
• Supporting the establishment of a pre-collection waste service and the associated technical studies.