SuSanA - Forum Kunena Site Syndication http://forum.susana.org/ Sat, 25 May 2013 11:51:15 +0000 Kunena 1.6 http://forum.susana.org/components/com_kunena/template/default/images/icons/rss.png SuSanA - Forum http://forum.susana.org/ en-gb Introducing Eram Scientific Solutions Pvt. Ltd.: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4488-introducing-eram-scientific-solutions-pvt-ltd-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4488 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4488-introducing-eram-scientific-solutions-pvt-ltd-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4488




The following text is taken directly from their application form and was written by the partner organisation themselves.

Description:
Eram Scientific Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is the part of Eram Group which has a proven track record in multifaceted activities ranging from Engineering, Infrastructure Development, Clean Tech, to Information Technology, among various other key sectors. We seek to go beyond the conventional thinking and traditional standards to a pro-earth approach. Eram Scientific is the venture that aims to develop innovative and utility solutions by combining cross platform technologies and domains.

We are a Social Enterprise, positioned in a niche market for developing socially relevant solutions. The key project of the Company is in the sanitation front with India’s First and Only eToilet, the Electronic Public Toilet. The Patent Pending eToilet incorporates a full cycle approach in sanitation using technology where all activities involving starting the unit, entry, usage, cleaning, exit, water levels, monitoring and control are automated using electronics, mechanical, web-mobile and digital technologies.

“Designed Thinking at its best!” is what Eram Scientific Solutions thinks and practices. Innovation is the hub of our thinking and action and our Research Lab works around the creativity of all team members and resource persons to develop solutions that are useful for enabling better living. Utility and the obvious benefit to the society are in the forefront when the sparkle of a solution enters our thought-process.

Activities in Sustainable Sanitation:
The plight of urban sanitation system has remained miserable in most of the developing economies, in spite of the advancements made in other public infrastructure and in the technology front. The existing conventional sanitation facilities in cities and towns are pathetic and lack proper hygiene and cleanliness. As a matter of fact, most of the times, people hesitate to make use of the public provision for sanitation. Another facet seen to be contributing towards waning the existing sanitation system is lack of appropriate maintenance, insufficient manpower to maintain the units and the unscientific waste disposal methods. It can also be drawn that the public making use of the provision also fails to keep the units clean after usage.

As such, we have developed “Next Generation”, revenue generating sanitation model with a unique ambience – “eToilet” India’s First Electronic Public Toilet. This product has made effective use of Information, Communication and other Engineering technologies for solving major inherent issues of public sanitation such as lack of cleanliness and lack of adequate manpower support to manage the units, among others. As of date, 400+ successful installations of eToilets is already underway all over India. eToilet incorporates a full cycle approach in sanitation using technology where all activities involving starting the unit, entry, usage, cleaning, exit, water levels, monitoring and control are automated using electronics, mechanical, web-mobile and digital technologies. Since the entire system is automatic, cleanliness is ensured throughout the operation of the system. The unit has adequate features to ensure safety and security especially for women and children. eT oilets can connect to a biological Sewage Treatment Plant in case drainage facility is not available.

Expectations in the Partnership:
The partnership with SuSanA, can lift us to obtain a platform to demonstrate and build up Unique/ Innovative solutions by us. By this, we can ensure International standards for all our solutions that can be proven and tested. Also, eco-friendly operations in our solutions can be set up and monitored.

Contribution to SuSanA:
We can provide affordable toilets which are often hindered by the trade-off between cost and the functionalities which need to address three critical issues viz.
A ) Cleanliness,
B ) Conservation of resources and
C ) Sustainability of toilets.
We, the pioneers of electronic toilets, have identified that the above issues are prevailing universally and this has a direct bearing on the health of communities. Hence, we concentrate on the following areas where the outcomes shall be in favor of providing sustainable solutions for the above three critical issues. Our design is to develop sustainable solutions for the above cited areas, so that it can be used effectively in households, slums or in urban/semi urban locations and cities to benefit the city dwellers and the large floating populations.

The SuSanA contact persons are Bincy Baby and Ria John.
Eram Scientific Solutions Pvt. Ltd.’s website: www.eramscientific.com


[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Fri, 24 May 2013 10:53:50 +0000 Introducing Ruby Cup: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4402-introducing-ruby-cup-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4402 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4402-introducing-ruby-cup-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4402




The following text is taken directly from their application form and was written by the partner organisation themselves.

Description:

Women and girls in developing countries face challenges when dealing with their monthly cycle. Disposable menstrual hygiene products are often unavailable or exorbitantly expensive. As a result, girls do not go to school because they are afraid of leaking during class. This amounts up to 20% of days missed in school.
Ruby Cup provides a solution to this problem. It is an alternative menstrual hygiene product made of medical grade silicone that can be re-used up to 10 years.


Activities in Sustainable Sanitation:

We provide girls and women with a solution to menstrual hygiene

Expectations in the Partnership:

Through a philosophy or purpose and profit, collaborative partnerships, low cost production and an innovative distribution model, we will succeed in reaching girls and women in the base of the pyramid. We will provide them with a sustainable solution to healthy and environmentally friendly menstrual hygiene management while creating local growth and empowerment.
It is by giving these women a possibility to lift themselves out of poverty, empower them to talk about stigmatized female hygiene issues, and offering a product that can allow them to play, move and work freely that we make a difference.
We hope to be able to share knowledge with other SuSanA members.

Contribution to SuSanA:

We would like to contribute with our knowledge and experiences from Kenya in the field of sustainable menstrual hygiene management.

Maxie Matthiessen and Veronica D'Souza are the contact persons for SuSanA.
Ruby Cup’s website: www.ruby-cup.com

Oh, by the way: Maxie has been an active contributor on the discussion forum for several years. Please see here the links to two threads about the work that Ruby Cup staff is doing in Kenya:

forum.susana.org/forum/categories/24-men...periences-from-kenya

forum.susana.org/forum/categories/24-men...siness-idea-in-kenya

[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:39 +0000 Introducing GOAL: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4354-introducing-goal-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4354 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4354-introducing-goal-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4354


The following text is taken directly from their application form and was written by the partner organisation themselves.

Description:
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL was founded in Dublin in 1977 by former sports journalist and former Chief Executive, John O’Shea. Since its inception, GOAL has spent in excess of €720 million on humanitarian programmes in more than 50 countries. Over 2,800 GOALies and many thousands of local staff have worked in the developing world on GOAL’s behalf and the organisation has responded to every major humanitarian disaster since 1977. GOAL currently has in excess of 100 GOALies based in 13 countries: Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Activities in Sustainable Sanitation:
GOAL is currently active with sanitation projects in 11 out of 13 countries of operation, in both emergency and development contexts. In the development context GOAL is working on CLTS with highly successful programming in Sierra Leone and India, whilst utilising this approach where it is applicable in other operational countries. Certain countries are also beginning to develop sanitation marketing projects in countries such as Sierra Leone and Kenya. An innovative partnership with Sanergy has also recently commenced in Nairobi. In the emergency context GOAL provides sanitation to those affected, with the most appopriate solution but always with a focus on long term sustainability.

Expectations in the Partnership:
Ability to network and share lessons learnt on sustainable sanitation solutions.

Contribution to SuSanA:
Sharing of lessons and attending meetings where possible.

Niall Boot is the SuSanA contact person for GOAL.
GOAL website: www.goal.ie


[posted by Trevor Surridge]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Wed, 08 May 2013 13:26:16 +0000 Reply: Introducing Toilettes Du Monde: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: ardjessore http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4333-introducing-toilettes-du-monde-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4347 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4333-introducing-toilettes-du-monde-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4347
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely Yours, Mahfuz Executive Director & CEO]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Tue, 07 May 2013 21:54:09 +0000 Introducing Toilettes Du Monde: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4333-introducing-toilettes-du-monde-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4333 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4333-introducing-toilettes-du-monde-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4333


The following text is taken directly from their application form and was written by the partner organisation themselves.

Description:
Toilettes Du Monde is a French NGO focused on development and promotion of sustainable and ecological sanitation issue. Since 10 years, we operate in France and worldwide to develop several kinds of activities as: - Training on sustainable sanitation - Sludge management and urine diverting dry toilets in urban areas, - Scientific studies on both household and public ecological sanitation, - Promotion of dry toilets and grey water treatment in France.

Activities in Sustainable Sanitation:
Subjects developed and supports by Toilettes Du Monde are: - Trainings on sustainable sanitation for French NGOs and for the French public water and sanitation sector - Sustainable sanitation projects in Africa (Gabon and Madagascar) from latrine’s construction to sludge management in urban and rural contexts - Scientific studies on ecological sanitation for household, public or mobile dry toilets in France - Ecological sanitation’s promotion in France mainly through dry toilets promotion.

Expectations in the Partnership:
The division of experiences (forum, meeting, etc.) - Meeting with actors working in same fields.

Contribution to SuSanA:
TDM will contribute to SuSanA by sharing french experiences in dry toilets especially in public and events context. For international issues, TDM show experiences in leading project with a sanitation global approach from latrines to by-products reusing. Problematic as collect, transport, network profitability or participative methodology are parts of our experiment.

Toilettes Du Monde website: www.toilettesdumonde.org


[posted by Trevor Surridge]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Mon, 06 May 2013 14:36:07 +0000 Re: Introducing pS-Eau (Programme Solidarité Eau): a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: jmily http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/3922-introducing-ps-eau-programme-solidarite-eau-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4329 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/3922-introducing-ps-eau-programme-solidarite-eau-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4329 www.pseau.org/outils/biblio/index.php?pgmpseau_id=64&l=fr

CMS guide n°1: How to develop a concerted municipal strategy for water and sanitation
www.pseau.org/outils/biblio/resume.php?d=2956&l=fr

CMS guide n°2: How to create a regional dynamic to improve local water supply and sanitation services in small towns in Africa
www.pseau.org/outils/biblio/resume.php?d=2624&l=fr

CMS Guide n°3: How to analyze the demand of current and future users for water and sanitation services in towns and cities in Africa
www.pseau.org/outils/biblio/resume.php?d=2814&l=fr

CMS guide n°4: How to select appropriate technical solutions for sanitation
www.pseau.org/outils/biblio/resume.php?d=2632&l=fr

CMS guide n°5: How to manage public toilets and showers
www.pseau.org/outils/biblio/resume.php?d=2625&l=fr

CMS Guide n°6: Financing sanitation in Sub-Saharan Africa
www.pseau.org/outils/biblio/resume.php?d=2993&l=fr]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Mon, 06 May 2013 09:17:19 +0000 Introducing Decentralised Environmental Solutions: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4304-introducing-decentralised-environmental-solutions-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4304 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4304-introducing-decentralised-environmental-solutions-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4304




The following text is taken directly from their application form and was written by the partner organisation themselves.

Description:
DES strives to promote self-sustainable communities through linking innovative environmental solutions to people’s livelihood strategies in South Africa. •A healthier life through Improved Sanitation for All. •Sustainable agriculture through usage of nutrient rich effluent. •Food security and Job creation.


Activities in Sustainable Sanitation:
DES spearheads the facilitation of improved sanitation in communities and schools through the use of the DEWATS, (Descentralised Wastewater Treatment Solutions). DEWATS is an innovative wastewater treatment approach, alternative to conventional centralised wastewater treatment plants, which provides treatment solutions for domestic wastewater, complying with discharge standards and environmental laws.

Expectations in the Partnership:
DES in partnership with SuSanA would produce networking and a share of knowledge and skills.

Contribution to SuSanA:
DES can bridge the gap between the SuSanA and Southern Africa. Also the local knowledge and know how positions DES as a strategic partner to disseminate the knowledge.

Decentralised Environmental Solutions’ website: www.des-za.org


[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Fri, 03 May 2013 09:56:52 +0000 Re: Introducing pS-Eau (Programme Solidarité Eau): a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/3922-introducing-ps-eau-programme-solidarite-eau-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4303 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/3922-introducing-ps-eau-programme-solidarite-eau-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4303 www.susana.org/lang-en/library?view=ccbk...p;type=2&id=1724


[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Fri, 03 May 2013 09:50:20 +0000 Introducing Climate Foundation: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4293-introducing-climate-foundation-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4293 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4293-introducing-climate-foundation-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4293


The following text is taken directly from their application form and was written by the partner organisation themselves.

Description:
The Climate Foundation focuses on carbon sustainability in soils and oceans, including biochar sanitation infrastructure.

Activities in Sustainable Sanitation:
We are developing biochar reactors for deployment around the world that can process human solid waste into biochar that can serve as agricultural fertilizer substrate.

Expectations in the Partnership:
Complementary technologies and skillsets

Contribution to SuSanA:
We can contribute engineering assistance in development of technologies for sustainable sanitation.

Climate Foundation’s website: www.climateFoundation.org


[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Thu, 02 May 2013 11:53:28 +0000 Re: Introducing pS-Eau (Programme Solidarité Eau): a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: CeciliaRodrigues http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/3922-introducing-ps-eau-programme-solidarite-eau-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4290 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/3922-introducing-ps-eau-programme-solidarite-eau-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4290
I take the chance to inquire if some work in the same line was done regarding institutional set-ups for sanitation in developing countries.

I wish all the best for this new partnership!

Kind regards,
Cecilia.]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Thu, 02 May 2013 07:14:07 +0000 Re: Introducing GEOWASH: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: muench http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4283-introducing-geowash-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4284 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4283-introducing-geowash-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4284
(if anyone wants to check SuSanA partners for particular countries, see here and select the country from the right handside:
www.susana.org/partners)

Regards,
Elisabeth]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:26:31 +0000 Introducing GEOWASH: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4283-introducing-geowash-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4283 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4283-introducing-geowash-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4283




The following text is taken directly from their application form and was written by the partner organisation themselves.

Description:
GEOWASH is a Non-Governmental-Organization targeting at creating a sustainable environment towards achieving the MDGs by the use of pool of Volunteers across the state of Nigeria. Its mission is to sensitize the masses as well as the policy makers on Water, sanitation and Hygiene / Health issues across the nation and beyond, to become the best NGO in Nigeria when it comes to advocacy on WASH sustainability and to help the millions who lack access to water, sanitation, hygiene and basic health information in Nigeria with access form top to the grass root level.

Activities in Sustainable Sanitation:
We build the capacity of Stakeholders most especially at grass root level on Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E), Village Level Operation and Maintenance (VLOM). We are very vast on WASH Sustainability.

Expectations in the Partnership:
Technical Support in the area of Capacity Building, networking and discussion forums on constraints, challenges, finding during implementation of WASH projects.

Contribution to SuSanA:
We can help in Training Facilitators and Trainers on Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), PM&E, VLOM. Furthermore, we are happy to share reports and ideas, etc.

GEOWASH’s website: geowashnigeria.cfsites.org/


[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:55:51 +0000 Introducing IPStar B.V.: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4249-introducing-ipstar-bv-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4249 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4249-introducing-ipstar-bv-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4249




The following text is taken directly from their application form and was written by the partner organisation themselves.

Description:

IPSTAR is the technology transfer agent for the European Space Agency MELiSSA research program. The acronym MELiSSA is short for \'Micro-Ecological Life Support Alternative\' and is a development program of a microbiological and horticultural plant based closed loop ecosystem. The system is used for regenerative life support systems for long-term space missions to lunar bases or flights to Mars. IPStar’s mission is to stimulate and facilitate the commercialization of primarily know-how and intellectual property generated within the MELiSSA consortium consisting of an international group of renowned universities and institutes and to enhance and foster linkages between the MELiSSA research community and industry.

Activities in Sustainable Sanitation:

The basis of MELiSSA is the treatment, recovery and recycling of edible biomass, water and oxygen from human waste and carbon dioxide. The scale and advanced stage of technologies that have been developed to overcome the numerous technical challenges is substantial. Many of these solutions directly impact and present solutions to environmental issues on earth. Examples include: optimized water treatment systems, sanitation systems, recycling of waste, controlled crop growth.

Expectations in the Partnership:

Exchange of information and collaboration in order to advance the common goals in this case the availability of efficient sanitation systems.

Contribution to SuSanA:

We are in a position to provide in depth know-how and solutions to help resolving challenges related to the development of stand-alone low maintenance and low energy sanitation systems.


IPStar B.V. website: www.ipstar.nl


[posted by Tilmann Vorhoff]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:27:59 +0000 Introducing Envirosan Sanitation Solutions: a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: susanaforum http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4239-introducing-envirosan-sanitation-solutions-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4239 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/4239-introducing-envirosan-sanitation-solutions-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#4239




The following text is taken directly from their application form and was written by the partner organisation themselves.

Description:

International manufacturer and service provider of sanitation systems and facilities, based in Durban, South Africa.

Activities in Sustainable Sanitation:

Our company not only manufactures Urine Diversion and other related sanitation systems and facilities, but also are actively involved with new developments with Municipalities, Universities, NGO's and related organisations.
We participate and design unique systems for particular use as and when required.
We are also part of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation through the University of KwaZulu Natal's development of the three way split Sanitation Facility.

Expectations in the Partnership:

We expect a mutual sharing of knowledge which can assist all parties in further developments of sanitation facilities and systems.
This can assure end users and governments of best practice applications and improvements on the sanitation front.


Contribution to SuSanA:

We can contribute on information sharing as well as the development of potential new systems and applications as we are doing with our Government and educational institutions.
We can further share lessons learnt from our combined 50+ years of experience in the field of sustainable sanitation.


Envirosan Sanitation Solutions website: www.envirosan.co.za


[posted by: Tilmann Vorhoff]]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:44:42 +0000 Re: Introducing pS-Eau (Programme Solidarité Eau): a new partner organisation of SuSanA - by: muench http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/3922-introducing-ps-eau-programme-solidarite-eau-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#3931 http://forum.susana.org/forum/categories/87-introductions-of-susana-partners/3922-introducing-ps-eau-programme-solidarite-eau-a-new-partner-organisation-of-susana#3931
Recently I came across a publication from ps-Eau which I enjoyed very much. It is a guide on selecting sanitation options. I know there are so many similar guides out there, but this one helped me because it was in French (I found it as part of my work in Morocco on a rural sanitation strategy for GIZ).

Here is the link in case you are interested:
Frenoux, C., Gabert, J., Guillaume, M., Monvois, J. (2010). How to select appropriate technical solutions for sanitation - Guide 4 - Choisir des solutions techniques adaptées pour l'assainissement liquide (in English and French). pS-Eau, Paris, France.
www.susana.org/lang-en/library?view=ccbk...p;type=2&id=1724

Christoph Le Jallé from ps-Eau told me:

Dear Elisabeth,
Thanks very much, we are really happy that you appreciate the book : Choisir des solutions techniques adaptées pour l'assainissement liquide. This book is part of a series of 6 books, available in French (www.pseau.org/smc/guides) and in English (www.pseau.org/fr/recherche-developpement...ethodological-guides).
The book have been already disseminated. We have some feedback, mainly from people and organizations from France and West Africa who use it for the conception of their project.
We welcome any comments and suggestions for its improvement, and we expect to prepare updated versions next year.
We will disseminate a newsletter in the next few weeks in French and in English regarding the whole programme in the framework of which was elaborated the series of books. And it will be followed by a wide mailing to promote the series of book, and we will also share it with the SuSanA community.
Best regards,

Christophe Le Jallé



So stay tuned for mor information from ps-eau.

Regards,
Elisabeth

P.S. It is interested that ps-Eau started off as an informal network (like SuSanA) and became an NGO later.]]> Introductions of SuSanA partners Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:18:49 +0000