Hi Fredirick,
Thanks very much for the resources - I have shared them with the organisation in Nicaragua.

Kind regards,
Ryan

Hi Ryan,

Thank you for showing interest in the WASHaLOT 3.0. As far as I know, the WASHaLOT has not been implemented around Latin America. But there have been successful implementation and local production in some areas in Africa and Asia. I would like to share to you also other relevant publications related to the WASHaLOT 3.0;

1.) WASHaLOT 3.0 Factshee t: the document contains main features of the WASHaLOT 3.0 which some of it you already mentioned. THis already include some adjustment on it to follow physical distancing during handwashing.

2.) WASHaLOT 3.0 Production guide : If you are keen to produce the WASHaLOT 3.0 locally in Nicaragua, this would help you do that as it outlines the materials you would need to fabricate it, the tools you would need, and a step-by-step guide to fabricate accompanied with some drawings to visualize the process. A video is also available detailing the production process done in the Philippines few years back. Just to also let you know we are also in the process to adjusting this production process to suit mass production process but for your purposes, the process indicated in the documents I shared should be helpful.

3.) WASHaLOT 3.0 - Technology Applicability Framework : We also did an assessment of the first batches of the WASHaLOT 3.0 being implemented in schools. These experiences and findings were documented in this document.

Im hoping for the success of your project. you can always contact us if you would need more clarification/assistance on this matter.

Good day!

Frederick

@Kondala  thanks but this resource is shared by Ryan, I can’t take credit for it  =) @Ryan Thanks for the Infos.  Since WASHaLOT seems to be a product that is simply assembled with locally available resources, you should not have any problem. Furthermore, you have a brilliant chance to improve the system through small but effective interventions.

For example, you can change the pins where the kids press their hands against to get the water flowing, to round headpins, so that the risk of injury is reduced big times. see the sample picture below, but with a much shorter thread. I also have also a supple of more ideas for small changes that you can implement together with the local handyman*and women witch will make the WASHaLOT more intuitive, efficient, and clean.

But most charges will hold the maximum efficiency while seeing the local recourses and tools on-site available, like with most Projects. Iw Ould love to be kept in the loop to help to make your Project as ergonomic and easy to use and maintain as possible to have a sustainable impact.

Warm regards Madita

Thanks Ms Madita for the wonderful resource for the benefit of school students.

Warm regards
Kondala Rao Gonuguntla
Freelancer

Hallo Ryan,

 Thanks for sharing this interesting product of the Giz. I don’t have special experience with this one but with different solutions as a
product Designer in Nicaragua.
What is your plan or Projekt absolut and what and where do you want to use wash a lot ? Best regards Madita

Hi Madita,
Thanks for your reply, I am helping an organization called Mission Hope in Nicaragua (la Mezquita) as they design a Wash in Schools Project (3 schools) - for which they will implement the three-star approach. They hope to use the WASHaLot 3.0 for the group handwashing activities, because of its durability and its water-saving benefits.
It seems it will be difficult to buy the kit, so they will source the materials and build the stations themselves.
Hope this helps,
Best regards,
Ryan

Hallo Ryan,

 Thanks for sharing this interesting product of the Giz. I don’t have special experience with this one but with different solutions as a product Designer in Nicaragua.
What is your plan or Projekt absolut and what and where do you want to use wash a lot ? Best regards Madita 

Hello,
Does anyone have any experience with the WASHaLOT 3.0 handwashing (attached) station in Latin America (specifically Nicaragiua)?


Thanks in advance,
Ryan