CIPS ’s water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programme was initially aimed at achieving the seventh millennium development goal of halving the number of people without access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. The programme provides sustainable and integrated WASH services across half the country, breaking the cycle of contamination caused by unhygienic latrines, contaminated water, and unsafe hygiene practices. Today, the programme ensures the sustainability of these interventions by encouraging community ownership, developing linkages with local governments, and encouraging local entrepreneurs to supply low-cost hardware.