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Course Overview
FeaturedEffective water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices are essential to public health, community resilience, and sustainable development. This course provides participants with practical and strategic insights into planning, implementing, and managing community-based WASH programs. It emphasizes participatory approaches, behavior change communication, and the integration of hygiene promotion with water and sanitation infrastructure.
Through real-world case studies, participants will explore how to strengthen community engagement, improve WASH governance, and ensure long-term sustainability of interventions in both rural and urban settings.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH officers and program managers
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Public health practitioners
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NGO and humanitarian workers in water and sanitation projects
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Environmental health and community development officers
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Policy makers, planners, and engineers in the WASH sector
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improved efficiency and sustainability of community WASH programs.
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Enhanced stakeholder collaboration and program accountability.
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Strengthened institutional capacity for WASH policy implementation.
Individual Impact
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Increased competence in designing and managing community-based WASH projects.
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Enhanced understanding of hygiene promotion and behavioral change strategies.
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Greater ability to integrate gender and sustainability principles into WASH work.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Design and implement community-centered WASH programs and campaigns.
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Apply behavior change and social mobilization strategies to improve hygiene practices.
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Assess and monitor WASH service delivery using participatory tools and indicators.
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Integrate gender, inclusion, and environmental sustainability into WASH planning.
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Strengthen coordination among stakeholders for effective WASH governance.
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Community WASH
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Overview of water, sanitation, and hygiene concepts
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Public health linkages and WASH’s role in disease prevention
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International WASH policies and frameworks
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Case Study: Reducing waterborne diseases through integrated hygiene programs
Module 2: Participatory WASH Planning and Community Engagement
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Community-led total sanitation (CLTS) approach
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Stakeholder mapping and engagement techniques
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Behavior change communication strategies
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Case Study: Community mobilization in rural sanitation campaigns
Module 3: Water Supply and Sanitation Systems Management
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Water quality monitoring and treatment options
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Operation and maintenance of rural and urban WASH systems
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Low-cost and sustainable sanitation technologies
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Case Study: Sustainable water supply systems in resource-limited communities
Module 4: Hygiene Promotion and Behavior Change
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Developing hygiene education campaigns
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Gender and inclusion in hygiene promotion
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Tools for measuring hygiene behavior outcomes
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Case Study:Promoting handwashing and hygiene in schools and households
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Sustainability in WASH Programs
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WASH indicators and data collection tools
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Integrating M&E into WASH project cycles
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Sustainability planning and community ownership
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Case Study: Tracking hygiene behavior change through community scorecards
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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