Call for Expression of Interest: CALL FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS) TO STRENGTHEN CAPACITIES OF SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, AND COMMUNITY STRUCTURES ON WASH IN THE METSI A LESOTHO

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO METSI A LESOTHO

The purpose of this call for expression of interest is to identify eligible Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) including international NGOs for prospective partnership through the Metsi a Lesotho Rural WASH. Metsi a Lesotho programme is a joint initiative of the European Union and UNICEF. The Overall Objective of the 'Metsi a Lesotho' Action is to ensure access to sustainable water and sanitation for all, as a means for green and resilient growth, and to promote peace and security in Lesotho. 

The specific objectives of the Action are to increase access to safe, sustainable, and affordable WASH systems in rural communities and schools (under component 1); ensure that Lesotho sustainably manages its water and land resources (component 2); and strengthen national water sector capacities to improve services and cooperation at community, catchment, and transboundary levels (component 3). The Rural WASH component provides access to WASH facilities in rural schools and HCFs, as an emergency measure, and operationalizing (rehabilitating existing or constructing new ones) water supply systems for the rural communities.