National WASH Cluster Minimum Standards NFI Guidance Notes for WASH / Hygiene Kits

National WASH Cluster Minimum Standard NFI Guidance Notes for WASH Kits:
This Guidance Note provides WASH agencies with minimum standard content of WASH Kits for Hygiene, Water collection/storage, Sanitation tools, Solid
Waste Management, Latrine/shower cleaning, and etc., to improve consistent effective response, it is recommended by the WASH Cluster to ensure basic
hygiene and dignity items of affected populations. The following kits are basic recommended guidance standards for camps and out of camps. However,
WASH agencies can utilize different modalities for suppling these items especially for out of camp settings, such as in-kind goods, tokens, vouchers, or
CASH programming. (Prices are based on 2019 costs)
Please note: (The use of reusable items is currently not recommended in camps, since there are not appropriate laundry facilities. However, they could
utilize in circumstances where there are laundry facilities available, or based on context and/or on a case by case bases in out of camp settings as long as
there is appropriated community sensitization / participation, capacity building, and sustainability of the items; along with continued follow-up to ensure
that these items are supporting proper dignified WASH needs.
 The Simplified Basic Kit (A) can be considered to ensure initial, rapid provision of critical hygiene items, on an emergency basis, in a situation where no
other hygiene assistance has been provided or access and resources are limited.
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 The Basic Consumable Hygiene Kit (B) and Water Kit (C) should be provided as standard for all 1 and 2 line responses, and considered as 6 monthly
kits in protracted settings.
 While the other kits (D through L) should be considered and provided based on specific need of person/families, and time of year. This guidance does not
cover the Rapid Response Mechanism which has a specific kit.
 Recommendations for Out - of - Camp context: Community assessments and consultation with target groups is preferred to identify appropriate WASH
needs and/or items to support with, in view of the fact that unique needs changed or are prioritized throughout different parts of the country or with different
target groups. You can draw from the list of contents below to develop kits through in-kind goods, or utilization of different modalities such as: tokens,
vouchers, or CASH programming; or reusable items as stated above to support with WASH needs.

A. Simplified Basic Kit. Kit for initial emergency response, to cover critical hygiene needs for a family for up to 3 days.

Item Unit Number Unit cost Total cost ($) Specification Description
($)

Sanitary towels, disposable, pack of 10. Ultra-Thin Material: Cotton Shape:

Sanitary pads Pack 1 1.25 1.25 Winged Feature: Super Absorbent Style: Size: Large or 350mm

Disposable diapers Pack 2 5.00 10.00 Pack of 30 or 32 pieces Small or Medium size diapers
1.5 kg laundry detergent / person / month (200 g. is SPHERE standard, but not
Laundry detergent Pack 1 2.50 2.50 available)
Soap for personal hygiene. Suitable for both baby and adult. Wrapped bar.
Non-perfumed, for normal skin. Hypoallergenic, wrapped bar. 125g x 2 per
Soap Piece 6 0.50 2.10 person. Long durability (250g if hard to find in Iraq)
Total Estimated cost for 1 kit 15.85
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B. Basic Consumable Hygiene Kit. (Initial Kit for 1 and 2 line response, for one month to cover needs of individual family up to 6 members (3 males, 3
females – 3 adults, 3 children) for 30 days / 1 month, then 6 monthly if applicable in protracted setting)
Total cost
Item Unit Number Unit cost/$ Specification Description
($)
1kg laundry detergent / person / month (200 g. is SPHERE standard, but not
Laundry detergent Pack 1 2.50 2.50 available)
Sanitary towels, disposable, pack of 10. Ultra-Thin Material: Cotton Shape:
Sanitary pads Pack 4 1.00 4.00
Winged Feature: Super Absorbent Style: Size: Large or 350mm

Disposable diapers Pack 2 5.00 10.00 Pack of 30 or 32 pieces Small or Medium size diapers

Shampoo Piece 1 2.5 2.5 Hypoallergenic, PH factor 5.5, bottle 750 ml

Soap for personal hygiene. Wrapped bar. Non-perfumed, for normal
Soap Piece 6 0.50 2.10
skin. Hypoallergenic, wrapped bar, 250 g per person. Long durability.
Soap Box Piece 1 1.00 1.00 In 2 pieces, boilable plastic.
Adult Toothbrush Piece 3 0.90 2.70 Adult size, medium hardness, individually wrapped.
Child Toothbrush Piece 3 0.70 2.10 Children size, soft, individually wrapped
Toothpaste Piece 1 4.00 4.00 Tube. 450 ml, peppermint flavor (75ml per person per month)
Hair brush Piece 1 1.25 1.25 Hair brush for females
Hair comb Piece 1 1.25 1.25 Comb for males
Nail Cutter Piece 1 .50 .50 For adults’ stainless steal
Garbage bags Roll 1 2.00 2.00 Plastic trash /garbage 60lt. bags Roll of 20 pc.
100% cotton, Size medium size or 130cm x 75cm, 340 g. (a thick bath towel,
Towel (Large) Piece 1 4.00 4.00
with rough, loose, uncut pile, very absorbent).
Washing Line Piece 1 1.00 1.00 10m, polypropylene center, PVC covered.
Total Estimated cost for 1 kit 40.90
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C. Water Kit. (Supplementary kit for families without water/wash items, to be replaced after 6 months if appropriate)
Total cost
Item Unit Number Unit cost/$ Specification Description
($)
20 lt HDPE bucket (High Density Poly Ethylene), UV resistant and safe for
Bucket with Lid Piece 1 2.00 2.00
food and water storage. Tight fitting lid. For water storage /collection
20 lt Made of food grade PVC coated polyester fabric, polyethylene, or
Jerry Can (Water) Piece 2 2.25 4.50
equivalent material. For water storage/collection
WASH Basin Piece 1 1.50 1.50 20 lt Plastic (High Density Poly Ethylene) for laundry

Toilet Jug/Lota Piece 1 2.00 2.00 2 lt Toilet Jug/Lota, plastic, for sanitary cleansing

Total Estimated cost for 1 kit 10.00

 Additional Item that could be supplied for out of camp household water treatment, where appropriate and /or during AWD outbreaks:
Household water treatment and/or filtration systems: (ex. Cloth, Ceramic filters, Bone char filtration, Solar sterilization, Solar distillation. Aqua Tabs,
P&G/PUR, Water Guard, etc. (These items have not been readily utilized in Iraq, so additional evidence base information is still needed on availability,
feasibility and sustainability, to include in WASH Cluster Standards and unit costs. Please inform/coordinate with the WASH Cluster whenever these
items are piloted, trialed, utilized and /or distributed, along with any assessments/surveys/baseline reports, etc.

D. Hygiene Kit Consumables (Kit for 1 household of 6 members (3 male, 3 female – 3 adults, 3 children) for 1 month

Unit cost Total cost

Item Unit Number Specification Description
($) ($)

Toothpaste Tube 1 4.00 4.00 Tube. 450 ml, peppermint flavor (75ml per person per month)
Soap for personal hygiene. Wrapped bar. Non-perfumed, for
Soap Piece 6 0.35 2.10
normal skin. Hypoallergenic, 250 g or (2 x 125 g) per person.
Shampoo Piece 1 2.50 2.5 Hypoallergenic, PH factor 5.5, bottle 750 ml
1kg laundry detergent / person / month (200 g. is SPHERE standard, but not
Laundry detergent Pack 1 2.50 2.50
available)
Sanitary towels, disposable, pack of 10. Ultra-Thin Material: Cotton
Shape: Winged Feature: Super Absorbent Style: Size: Large or 350mm
Sanitary pads Pack 2 1.25 2.50
(The Quality needs to be assessed and based on the number of Females at
menstruation age.

Garbage bags Roll 1 2.00 2.00 Plastic trash /garbage 60 lt. bags Roll of 20 pc.

Total estimated cost for 1 kit ($) 15.60

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E. Baby/Infant Kit. (Supplementary kit for each baby/infant per household) for 1 month
Unit cost Total cost
Item Unit Number Specification Description
($) ($)
Soap Piece 1 0.50 0.50 Non-perfumed, for baby. Hypoallergenic, wrapped bar. 100g
Towel Piece 1 2.00 2.00 100% cotton, size 50 x 80cm, 340 g, very absorbent
Shampoo Piece 1 2.50 2.50 Hypoallergenic, PH factor 5.5, bottle 750 ml
Rash cream Tube 1 1.00 1.00 Zinc ointment, one tube of 125 g
Disposable diapers Pack 2 5.00 10.00 Pack of 30 or 32 pieces Small or Medium size diapers
Total Estimated cost for 1 kit 16.00

F. Female Hygiene Items (supplementary hygiene items per female of menstruation age (Girls and women in menstruation age12 years plus)
Unit cost Total cost
Item Unit Number Specification Description
($) ($)
Soap for personal hygiene. Wrapped bar. Non-perfumed, for
Soap Piece 6 0.35 2.10
normal skin. Hypoallergenic, 250g or (2 x 125g) per person.
1kg laundry detergent / person / month (200 g. is SPHERE standard, but
Laundry Detergent Pack 1 2.50 2.50
not available)
Sanitary towels, disposable, pack of 10. Ultra-Thin Material: Cotton
Sanitary towels Pack 1 1.25 1.25 Shape: Winged Feature: Super Absorbent Style: Size: Large or 350mm
Female underwear Piece 3 1.50 4.50 (small, medium and large) based on size
100% cotton, Size 130cm x 75cm, 340 g. (a thick bath towel, with rough,
Bath Towel Piece 1 4.00 4.00
loose, uncut pile, very absorbent).
Garbage Bags Roll 1 1.00 1.00 Plastic 20lt with 20 pcs per roll (to discard sanitary pads)
WASH Basin Piece 1 2.00 2.00 10 or 15 lt plastic
Total estimated cost for 1 kit ($) 17.35
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G. Hygiene Items/Materials for Population with Special Needs (Disabilities, etc.)

Unit cost Total cost
Item Unit Number Specification Description
($) ($)
20 lt. HDPE bucket (High Density Poly Ethylene), UV resistant and safe
Bucket Piece 1 2.00 2.00
for food and water storage. Tight fitting lid
20 lt. Made of food grade PVC coated polyester fabric, polyethylene, or
Jerry can Piece 1 2.00 2.00
equivalent material.
Water Jug Piece 1 0.50 0.50 2 lt Plastic
1kg laundry detergent / person / month (200 g. is SPHERE standard, but
Laundry detergent Pack 1 2.50 2.50
not available)
100% cotton, Size 130cm x 75cm, 340 g. (a thick bath towel, with rough,
Bath towel Piece 1 4.00 4.00
loose, uncut pile, very absorbent).
Soap bar Piece 2 0.50 1.00 250g or (2 x 125g)
Total estimated cost for 1 kit ($) 12.00

H. Sanitation for Population with Special Needs (Disabilities, etc.)

Unit cost Total cost
Item Unit Number Specification Description
($) ($)
Commode Piece 1 40.00 40.00 Heavy Duty with open bucket and lid
Disinfectant soap Piece 1 1.50 1.50 380 ml Disinfectant liquid soap
Wipes/ wet towels Piece 2 1.00 2.00 Disinfectant non-alcoholic
Total estimated cost for 1 kit ($) 43.50
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I. Diapers and Cleaning Materials for Populations with Special Needs (Disabilities, etc.) - Monthly Distributions – Consumable items

Unit cost Total cost

Item Unit Number Specification Description
($) ($)

Diapers child/adult Pack 2 10.00 20.00 Diapers - Adult 30 pc. x 2 (S, M, L); or child 70 pc. (S, M, L)

Disinfectant liquid Bottle 1 1.00 1.00 380 ml Disinfectant liquid soap

Wipes/ wet towels Pack 2 1.00 2.00 Disinfectant non-alcoholic

Total estimated cost for 1 kit ($) 23.00

J. Communal Latrines / Showers - Cleaning / Disinfection Kit

Unit cost Total cost
Item Unit Number Specification Description
($) ($)
Soft Broom Piece 1 2.00 2.00 Soft broom with handle and dust pan
Mop (squeegee) Piece 1 1.50 1.50
20 lt. HDPE bucket (High Density Poly Ethylene), UV resistant and safe
Bucket Piece 1 1.50 1.50
for food and water storage. Tight fitting lid
20 lt. Made of food grade PVC coated polyester fabric, polyethylene, or
Jerry Can Piece 1 2.00 2.00
equivalent material.
Gloves Pair 5 0.80 4.00 Rubber or Latex gloves
Toilet Bowl Brush Piece 1 1.60 1.60
Disinfectant soap Bottle 10 2.00 20.00 Disinfectants soaps or Bleach 3-6%
Small shovel Piece 1 1.00 1.00 Or a pooper scoop or dust pan
Dust mask Box 1 2.00 2.00 Packs of 100pc.
Total Estimated cost for 1 kit 35.60 1 kit to support 10 latrine/shower units
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K. Solid Waste Management Kit (for incentive community workers)

Unit cost Total cost
Item Unit Number Specification Description
($) ($)
Rake Piece 1 11.00 11.00 Metal head
Spade / shovel Piece 1 2.20 2.20 Round nose with wooden handle
Spade / shovel Piece 1 2.20 2.20 Flat nose with wooden handle
Pick axe with handle Piece 1 7.00 7.00 With wooden handle
Hard broom Piece 1 8.00 8.00 1/2 meter - brush end
Wheel barrow Piece 1 18.00 18.00 Heave duty
Gloves Pair 4 4.00 16.00 Cloth or leather work gloves
Dust mask Box 1 2.00 2.00 Packs of 100pc.
Garbage Bags Roll 4 2.50 10.00 Plastic 120lt. with 50 pcs
Total Estimated cost for 1 kit 76.40
Additional Item that could be supplied in camps where needed:
 Garbage / Trash Bins. (120lt. Community) = 20.00 USD pc. (one per block of 8 tents)
 Garbage / Trash Bags (120lt. Community) = 2.50 USD roll (one roll 20pc. one per household)
 Garbage / Trash Bins (20 lt. Household) = 10.00 USD pc. (one per household)

L. Water Heaters (Supplementary materials for 1 family for winterization)

Unit cost ($)
Item Suggested Specification Description

Energy boilers (Communal): Solar energy boilers*** (Heat Pipe Vacuum Tube Pressurized Solar Water
Heater Solar Boiler Solar Thermal Calentador Solar capacity more than 300-liter model type / Evacuated
Solar Water Boilers Tube Solar Water Heater, Compact Type, Bracket/ Galvanized Steel / Aluminum Alloy, interior
500.00 material/Stainless Steel). NB: In camps experience has been varied with communal solar water heaters.
They would also require water connection/space/a system in place to have equitable access. Household
level systems may be more appropriate.
Electrical water heaters (wall mounted), color white with capacity of 80 liters, 1200 Watt, 220 Volts with
insulation material and thickness of 20 mm, temperature gauge, thermostat, Interior Material Enamel,
Electrical Water Heaters 100.00 Housing Material Metal. Choice would have to be in line with camp level connections (water heater may
require 5.5 Amp however at least at camp level the connection at tent level is only 4 Amp). Any options
need to be made in consultation with CCCM/Shelter actors.