Field Note: WASH in Schools (WinS) Programme in Indonesia: Better Data is Helping Build a Stronger Programme

The development of WASH in Schools (WinS) in Indonesia has been progressing significantly in recent years. The availability of more and better quantitative and qualitative data on WinS has raised the interest of decision makers, both at national and local level, to improve school children’s access to water, sanitation and hygiene and improve the overall school environment for children. Some key outcomes have been the increase in financial resources available specifically for WinS and the development of Menstrual Health Management (MHM) educational materials adjusted to the diversity of Indonesia as a country. These efforts have contributed to improved learning outcomes for children in Indonesia.