Course Details

Emergency WASH Planning and Implementation Training Course

INTRODUCTION

The Emergency WASH Planning and Implementation Training Course focuses on delivering rapid and effective water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions in emergency contexts. Access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene services is critical for preventing disease and ensuring survival during disasters and crises. This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to assess WASH needs, design interventions, and implement solutions in humanitarian settings while adhering to international standards like the Sphere Handbook.

The Emergency WASH Planning and Implementation Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to deliver lifesaving WASH interventions in crisis settings. By combining theoretical foundations with hands-on exercises, this course ensures that participants are prepared to assess needs, design solutions, and implement effective WASH programs during emergencies, ultimately protecting lives and improving health outcomes.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This Emergency WASH Planning and Implementation Training Course is designed for:

• Humanitarian Aid Workers: Professionals involved in disaster response and recovery.
• Emergency WASH Specialists: Technical staff planning and implementing emergency WASH interventions.
• NGO Field Staff: Workers responsible for WASH activities in crisis settings.
• Public Health Practitioners: Professionals addressing health concerns through emergency WASH solutions.
• Disaster Response Coordinators: Individuals managing multi-sectoral humanitarian programs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Understand Emergency WASH Principles: Provide participants with foundational knowledge of WASH in emergencies and its role in public health.
• Conduct Rapid WASH Assessments: Teach techniques for assessing water, sanitation, and hygiene needs during emergencies.
• Plan Effective Interventions: Equip participants with skills to design WASH solutions tailored to emergency contexts.
• Implement Scalable and Temporary WASH Solutions: Introduce technologies and approaches for rapid deployment in crisis settings.
• Ensure Compliance with International Standards: Familiarize participants with the Sphere Standards and other guidelines.
• Coordinate and Collaborate in Crisis Settings: Develop strategies for working with governments, NGOs, and communities.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to WASH in Emergencies

• The importance of WASH in humanitarian contexts.
• Public health risks during emergencies and the role of WASH.
• Overview of global WASH standards, including the Sphere Handbook.

Module 2: Rapid WASH Needs Assessments

• Key indicators for assessing water, sanitation, and hygiene needs.
• Data collection methods: surveys, focus groups, and observation.
• Tools for rapid assessments (e.g., WHO WASH FIT, CHAST).
• Practical exercise: Conducting a mock WASH assessment in an emergency scenario.

Module 3: Emergency Water Supply

• Identifying water sources in emergencies (e.g., surface water, groundwater).
• Water treatment methods: filtration, chlorination, and solar disinfection.
• Setting up temporary water distribution systems.
• Monitoring water quality and quantity in crisis settings.

Module 4: Emergency Sanitation Solutions

• Design and implementation of temporary sanitation facilities (e.g., pit latrines, trench latrines).
• Faecal sludge management in emergencies.
• Solid waste management strategies in camps and temporary shelters.
• Environmental considerations in emergency sanitation planning.

Module 5: Hygiene Promotion in Crisis Settings

• Strategies for promoting hygiene behaviors during emergencies.
• Distribution of hygiene kits and materials.
• Adapting hygiene messages to cultural and linguistic contexts.
• Workshop: Designing a hygiene promotion campaign for an emergency situation.

Module 6: Sphere Standards and International Guidelines

• Key Sphere Standards for WASH in emergencies.
• Integration of WASH into the broader humanitarian response framework.
• Ensuring accountability to affected populations (AAP).
• Case studies: Evaluating compliance with Sphere Standards in real-world responses.

Module 7: WASH Coordination and Collaboration

• Working with governments, UN agencies, and local NGOs.
• Role of the WASH Cluster in emergency coordination.
• Community engagement and participation in emergency WASH planning.
• Practical exercise: Developing a WASH response plan in a multi-agency setting.

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Setting indicators for WASH program success.
• Tools for monitoring and evaluating emergency WASH interventions.
• Feedback mechanisms for affected communities.
• Workshop: Designing a MEAL framework for an emergency WASH program.

Module 9: Risk Management and Contingency Planning

• Addressing risks such as water scarcity, flooding, and disease outbreaks.
• Developing contingency plans for evolving emergency scenarios.
• Building resilience into emergency WASH interventions.
• Case studies: Adapting WASH plans to changing contexts.

Module 10: Practical Application and Capstone Project

• Simulation: Planning and implementing a WASH response for a disaster scenario.
• Group presentations: Designing comprehensive emergency WASH solutions.
• Peer and instructor feedback on project designs.

 CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com