WOW! Has it really been ten years since our passion project on water and sanitation safety planning (WSSP) in Eastern Europe and the Balkans began? We have achieved so much over these years that we can proudly bring this chapter to a close in 2025. 

Following the completion of the WSSP project, this paper provides insights into the successes and outcomes of our activities relating to Water and Sanitation Safety Planning (WSSP) in five Balkan countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. This milestone highlights a decade of commitment to equitable access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), particularly with regard to gender equality. A particular focus was placed on menstrual health in schools and public institutions.