Organization: Network for Water and Sanitation
Registration deadline: 05 Oct 2015
Starting date: 12 Oct 2015
Ending date: 16 Oct 2015
The period during and after disasters signifies a time of great risk in the transmission of infectious diseases. Conditions are often unsanitary and conducive to disease outbreak. The associated risks to health are due to lack of safe drinking water, poor sanitation and hygiene practices. Early identification of appropriate, technically sound and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions is therefore critical, for a fast and effective response to disasters. Interventions that improve water supply, sanitation and hygiene practice will greatly reduce disease transmission, alleviate suffering and save lives.
Many emergency relief workers are able to assess and prioritize WASH needs for a population in distress. However, identification and implementation of practical and sustainable interventions to address these needs remains a challenge, because few professionals have the capacity and experience to translate WASH needs of affected communities into appropriate solutions. This course is designed to develop the capacity of professionals working in emergency situations.
This course is designed for participants from a variety of backgrounds working in humanitarian relief. It is recommended for humanitarian organizations/aid workers, government agencies (special programmes, water, agriculture, environment, and health), middle and senior level managers of water utilities and urban planners.
The course is USD 950 which covers tuition, course file and materials, a field visit and a certificate of participation. Accommodation is USD 380 for 1 week.
Further information on the course can be obtained from NETWAS through the following address: NETWAS International Magadi Road, Off Langata Road P. O. Box 15614-00503 Mbagathi Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-20-8042555/6 Cellphone: +254-727 170476 Fax: +254-20-8042554 E-mail: training@netwas.org
How to register:
To apply, you can make your application directly on NETWAS website, www.netwas.org, or you may mail a print version of the application form to NETWAS. View the application guidelines and begin your application process.
