Community WASH Promotion in Rongo

Aqua Clara Kenya in partnership with Lwala Community Alliance invite you for a Community WASH Promoter training.

The role of the Community WASH Promoter is essential for the successful implementation of any household water treatment, sanitation, or hygiene (WASH) project. Through this workshop participants will gain a clear understanding of the best practices for supporting community members in changing their behaviours of WASH practices with the aim of achieving improved community livelihoods.

The workshop begins with an exploration of the importance of WASH, its benefits, the challenges of achieving behaviour change, and the role of a Community WASH Promoter. The workshop then covers the more technical aspects of WASH; with focus on household water treatment technologies, safe storage and handling of water, the importance of sanitation, hygiene issues, and the importance of inclusion of every member of the community. The last stage of this workshop is very practical and outlines the steps and effective strategies for effectively working with households and community members.

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Who should participate

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This workshop is most suited for individuals and organizations working in household water treatment, hygiene, sanitation, community development or health projects. The training is particularly relevant for project coordinators, trainers and managers who oversee the education or community engagement component of their water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs.

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The ideal Community WASH Promoters:

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• Have an interest in improving the lives of others in their communities.
• Have current skills in presenting, educating, educating, listening, and working with the community.
• Have a basic understanding of the importance of safe water for health.

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Course Content

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The participatory workshop includes theory, activities, role plays, demonstrations, open discussion, and case studies. Approximately one-quarter of the workshop is spent practising to work with household members and receiving feedback. Active participant engagement in all learning activities is encouraged.

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Specific themes covered include:

• Why WASH Matters - Global and Local Water
• Benefits of Adopting Good WASH Practices
• Identifying WASH Issues
• Supporting Behaviour Change
• Correct, consistent, and continual use of WASH solutions
• Teaching Tools
• Monitoring for Healthy Homes
• Role Playing Household Visit
• Action Planning

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RSVP by 9th August by sending an email to jouko@aquaclarakenya.com