Nsumba Twezimbe Salaam Women's Club

Major drivers of the process and success factors:

• An organised women group, which initiated the process, advocated for sanitation and hygiene promotion, and mobilised support from their husbands and local leaders.
• Involvement of men in construction of some of the sanitation facilities; latrines, drying racks, bath shelters etc., added more value and acceptance of the initiative in the community.
• Strong leadership qualities in the club committees.
• The club chairperson is a role model and champion behind the initiative.
• District health extension workers’ involvement helped the women to understand the relationship.
• Local council involvement offered political support.
• Village/community members appreciated and embraced the initiative.
• Teamwork among club members.
• Respect among club members as well as for the club constitution.
• Motivation by rewarding every member who meets the ‘HESAN’ requirements.