Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
COURSE OVERVIEW
This comprehensive course on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is designed to provide learners with a solid foundation in the essential principles, practices, and challenges of delivering effective WASH services in both development and emergency settings. The course explores the interconnectedness of water supply, sanitation systems, and hygiene behavior change, emphasizing their critical role in promoting public health, reducing disease transmission, and enhancing community well-being.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts and global significance of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).
- Identify various sources of water, methods of treatment, and systems for safe storage and distribution.
- Analyze different sanitation systems and technologies, including wastewater and sludge management.
- Apply principles of hygiene promotion and behavior change strategies to improve community health.
- Plan and implement effective WASH interventions in emergency and humanitarian contexts using international standards.
- Recognize the link between WASH and public health, including the prevention of waterborne diseases.
- Engage communities in participatory WASH planning and promote sustainable practices through capacity building.
- Monitor and evaluate WASH programs using appropriate tools and frameworks.
COURSE MODULES
- Module: Introduction to WASH
- Module: Water Supply and Management
- Module: Sanitation Systems and Technologies
- Module: Hygiene Promotion and Behavior Change
- Module: WASH in Emergencies and Humanitarian Contexts
- Module: WASH and Public Health
- Module: Community Engagement and Participation
- Module: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Sustainability
- Module: WASH Policy, Governance, and Financing
- Module: Research and Innovation in WASH
CERTIFICATION
Participants will be issued Digital Certification after successful completion of the training.
