WASH Initiative
Water is essential.
Access is dignity.
The WASH programme is working to ensure households across Grenada have access to clean running water and proper sanitation by 2027.
Project Overview
Closing the gap on water and sanitation.
The Water Access and Sanitation in Homes (WASH) program is the first community initiative of Nation Builders. It was created to address persistent gaps in household water access and sanitation by helping families gain access to indoor running water, bathrooms, and essential sanitary fixtures.
The programme aims to improve quality of life, protect public health, and strengthen living conditions in communities across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.
Ensure all homes have access to indoor running water
Provide adequate and equitable sanitation systems
End pit latrine use and open defecation
Improve social comfort and environmental conditions
Context
Although 98% of the population has access to water, many homes still rely on outside bathroom facilities, pit latrines, standpipes, or public bathroom facilities. WASH was designed to close that gap.
Why It Matters
A foundation for health and dignity.
Water and sanitation are fundamental to health, dignity, housing quality, and overall well-being. WASH directly addresses living standards while contributing to broader social and environmental outcomes.
3,500
Persons have no running water in their homes
8,715
Households are using pit latrines
1,398
Impact & Achievements
From national vision to local proof.
National Ambition
10,000+
Homes targeted with running water and sanitation by 2027. WASH is designed as a scalable national initiative — a model meant to be replicated across communities and parishes.
Pilot · Belle Isle, St. David
A working model for implementation.
The Belle Isle pilot validated the community-based approach and proved that local partnerships can deliver real change.
51
Homes identified during data collection
37
9
$1.37M
Milestones & successes
1
Partnerships built with Government of Grenada, NAWASA, G-CREWS, Gravel and Concrete, and Ramdhanny’s True Value Hardware
3
Model bathroom constructed and showcased at launch
5
Project mobilization and site support roles established
7
Clusters of homes assigned to contractors for better efficiency and monitoring
2
Weekly team coordination meetings established
4
Contractors and skilled workers recruited from Belle Isle and surrounding communities
6
Procurement systems and supplier relationships set up
Project Team
Delivered through collaboration.
WASH is delivered through a team structure that combines administration, technical expertise, community mobilization, and volunteer support.
On the ground
The WASH team in Belle Isle — community, technical, and volunteer hands working together.
Administrative Team
Data coordination, communications, fundraising, scheduling.
Technical Team
Home assessments, costing, construction planning, monitoring.
Community Team
Canvassing, identifying homes in need, volunteer scheduling, beneficiary coordination.
Volunteers & Skilled Workers
Contractors, plumbers, electricians, tilers, painters, and community support teams.
Project Partners
Practical partnerships, real results.
WASH depends on practical partnerships that bring together public agencies, technical bodies, businesses, and the wider community.
- Government of Grenada
- Ministry of Social Development, Housing and Gender Affairs
- Ministry of Mobilization, Implementation and Transformation
- NAWASA
- GRENLEC
- G-CREWS
- Grenada Hotel Authority
- National Lottery Authority
- Ramdhanny's True Value Hardware
- Gravel and Concrete
- Local contractors and tradespeople
- Private sector suppliers
From the Field
Photos from the pilot.
A look at the Belle Isle pilot — from raw materials to finished facilities.
Belle Isle
Community build site
Belle Isle
Stockpiling materials
Belle Isle
Strip foundation
Belle Isle
External plastering & plumbing
Belle Isle
Tiling
Belle Isle
Finished bathroom
Belle Isle
Model bathroom on site
Get Involved
Help us reach more homes.
WASH is powered by collaboration. Whether through volunteering, donating materials, funding facilities, or supporting outreach, there are multiple ways to help.
Volunteer your time or skills
Become a project partner
Donate funds or materials
Support community outreach
Help mobilize the diaspora
Help bring water and sanitation to more homes.
Support a model that combines community ownership, practical delivery, and national impact.