Introduction
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) plays a key role in not only promoting health among communities but also in improving the quality of life of individuals in the target communities. WASH programmes continue to face the challenge of sustainability especially in developing countries. Sustainability mechanisms focus on ensuring that the established WASH systems continue to function optimally over an extended period of time. Sustainability is multi-dimensional consisting of enabling factors, technical factors, community factors and environmental factors among others.
We have organized a training focusing on promoting sustainability of WASH interventions in target communities. The course will serve to contribute towards the realization of SDG 6 (Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all) and the concomitant targets.
Course objective
To equip participants with knowledge and skills on sustainable management of WASH interventions in communities.
Course content/modules
- Introduction to WASH in Communities (WinC);
- Sustainable community water supply systems;
- Sustainable community sanitation facilities;
- Sustainable community hygiene promotion;
- Community participation in WASH interventions;
- Institutional set-up for WASH programmes;
- Cost recovery for WASH services.
Language of instruction
English
Target group
WASH programme staff of humanitarian and development agencies including project managers, officers, engineers, hygiene promoters and public health officers.
Training methodology
A combination of various adult-learning facilitation paradigms will be used including exploratory learning, group discussions, plenary brainstorming, facilitator’s input, case studies and video documentaries among others.
Training cost
The training cost is US$ 550 and it covers the tuition fees, learning materials, certification, meals and refreshments at the training venue. Further information will be provided upon inquiry.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be arranged upon request by applicants. However, the charges will be borne by the individual participant.
Training dates
Please check the Onsite Courses page in our website www.iphdcinternational.org for the actual dates.
Application process
Applicants should complete the Course Application Form and send the duly filled scanned copy of the form to training@iphdcinternational.org.
Tailor-made training option
We can provide your organization a tailor-made training with similar content but addressing your specific capacity needs. In case you want to explore this option, you can contact us to share with you a proposal for that training.
Download: WASH in Communities Course Brochure
