ONLINE & IN-PERSON
This Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) course is designed to develop the capacity of professionals working in emergency situations.
COURSE INTRODUCTION
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases are significant contributors to high mortality and morbidity rates in both emergency and post-emergency situations. Even in non-emergency contexts, diarrhea claims the lives of over 30,000 children each week worldwide. In particular, during prolonged periods of war and conflict, diarrheal diseases can often cause more deaths than the conflict itself.
According to UNICEF, a child dies from waterborne diseases every ninety seconds. Additionally, one in ten people globally lacks access to safe drinking water, and three in ten do not have access to adequate sanitation facilities.
While many emergency relief workers are skilled at assessing and prioritizing WASH needs for affected populations, identifying and implementing practical and sustainable interventions remains a challenge. This is largely due to a lack of professionals with the necessary capacity and experience to translate the WASH needs of these communities into effective solutions. This course aims to enhance the skills of professionals working in emergencies.
WHO WILL FACILITATE THE TRAINING?
The course facilitator has over five years of experience in WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) in emergencies, demonstrating a strong ability to effectively manage, implement, monitor, and evaluate WASH projects. He holds professional certifications from leading WASH institutions, including the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, recognized globally for its expertise in this field.
With a deep understanding of WASH and capacity building for local and international partners, he combines practical experience with academic credentials. He has a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management, and he is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Planning and Management. Additionally, he has completed a specialization in Project Management, which involved three courses and a capstone project, earning 35 PDUs (Professional Development Units) in the process.
DETAILED TRAINING CONTENTS:
Module 1: Overview of water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Introduction to Minimum Standards in Water Supply, Sanitation & Hygiene Promotion (WASH)
- Introduction to Humanitarian Contexts
- Humanitarian Principles
- Planning and assessment
Module 2: Water Supply Systems in Emergencies
Understanding the heart of M and E- log frame
- Introduction to water supply systems
- Water source selection
- Water quantity and quality requirements
- Introduction to water quality criteria
- How does drinking water become unsafe
- Water quantity
- Water treatment
- Water Distribution, Transport & User safety
Module 3: Sanitation in Emergencies
- Introduction to Sanitation in Emergencies
- Goals of Sanitation in Emergencies
- Excreta Management in Humanitarian Crisis
- Importance of Sanitation
- What does poor Sanitation Cause?
- How are Diseases Spread?
Module 4: Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies
- Introduction to Hygiene Promotion
- Hygiene and Health
- The focus of Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies
- Key Principles of Hygiene Promotion
- Hygiene Promotion Staff
- Women, Men and Children
- Hygiene Promotion Actions
- Hygiene Promotion Intervention Levels
- Key Indicators for Hygiene Practice
- Key Indicators for Programme Implementation
Module 5: WASH Reporting indicators
- WASH Reporting activities and outputs
- WASH Reporting outcome levels
- Review of compelling success stories
COURSE APPLICATION PROCESS
In-person Class Fee
- We charge 70 dollars for the physical classes covering (the facilitator fee, course completion certificate training materials-presentations, and rich reading materials with linked videos) to the participants who attend in-class training.
- We have also flexible and self-paced classes for the online trainees with recorded course lectures
Online Class Fee
- For the online trainees, they just need to pay 40 dollars and get a course completion certificate and training materials-presentations and rich reading materials with recorded video lectures in Somalia by our facilitators together with regular mentoring and coaching for a minimum of 30 days including free job application guidance if needed
- The online classes will be open to all interested participants who have internet access in the greater Horn of Africa (Somalia, Somaliland, Kenya, and Ethiopia among other countries).
Discounts
- A group of three people who will be attending the same course at a time will have a discount of 17%.
Payment Methods
- Payment modes: deposit at ZAAD/Edahab:633499969 or Dahabshil account Hargeisa 32342 before respective course deadlines.
- Use the Register/Join button below to register for classes
Help
- In case you need further details about the MEAL course or any other information kindly feel free to reach us at +252633499969 or What sup texts.
ONLINE
$40
IN-PERSON
$70
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Additional Information
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
This course is designed to develop the capacity of professionals working in emergencies. This course is designed for participants from a variety of backgrounds working in humanitarian relief. It is recommended for humanitarian organizations/aid workers, and government agencies. This training also is a great eye-opening opportunity for unemployed and fresh graduates who are willing to advance his/her soft skills so that they can easily settle for decent and deserved jobs.
THE TRAINING DURATION
This is a 5-day-long training with 3 hours of 50% theory and 50% practical sessions for each day. We have also flexible and self-paced classes for the online trainees with recorded course lectures. The course always takes one month.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The training will enable participants to understand:
- The links between water, sanitation, and health
- Effective hygiene promotion in a crisis context
- The complexity of delivering safe water and sanitation in an emergency
- Planning and coordinating WASH responses in emergencies
- The importance of safe excreta disposal, safe water, and hand washing in breaking the cycle of fecal contamination
- Methods of water treatment
- And become familiar with how the Assessment of Needs and Planning Cycle in WASH programs and projects are undertaken