Training Course on Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) in Rural Areas

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to WASH in Rural Areas

ü  Key concepts and global WASH standards

ü  Challenges in rural WASH implementation

ü  Linkages between WASH and public health

ü  Role of stakeholders in rural WASH programs

ü  Practical Session: Case study analysis of rural WASH projects

Module 2: Water Supply and Access in Rural Communities

ü  Sources of water in rural areas

ü  Water extraction and distribution systems

ü  Rainwater harvesting and groundwater management

ü  Maintenance of rural water supply systems

ü  Practical Session: Field visit to a rural water project

Module 3: Sanitation Systems and Waste Management

ü  Types of sanitation systems (pit latrines, septic tanks, etc.)

ü  Ecological sanitation and composting toilets

ü  Fecal sludge management and treatment

ü  Community-led total sanitation (CLTS) approach

ü  Practical Session: Designing a sanitation solution for a rural village

Module 4: Hygiene Promotion and Behavior Change

ü  Key hygiene practices for disease prevention

ü  Behavior change communication strategies

ü  Role of women and children in hygiene promotion

ü  Tools for effective hygiene education

ü  Practical Session: Developing a hygiene awareness campaign

Module 5: Community Engagement and Participatory Approaches

ü  Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) techniques

ü  Mobilizing communities for WASH projects

ü  Addressing cultural and social barriers

ü  Gender-sensitive WASH programming

ü  Practical Session: Role-playing community engagement scenarios

Module 6: Water Quality Testing and Treatment

ü  Common water contaminants in rural areas

ü  Methods for water quality testing

ü  Household and community water treatment options

ü  Safe water storage practices

ü  Practical Session: Conducting water quality tests

Module 7: Sustainable WASH Infrastructure Development

ü  Designing low-cost and durable WASH facilities

ü  Financing and resource mobilization for WASH projects

ü  Operation and maintenance of WASH infrastructure

ü  Innovations in rural WASH technologies

ü  Practical Session: Building a model water filtration system

Module 8: Monitoring and Evaluation of WASH Programs

ü  Key indicators for WASH program success

ü  Data collection and analysis techniques

ü  Reporting and feedback mechanisms

ü  Lessons learned and adaptive management

ü  Practical Session: Developing a WASH M&E framework

Module 9: Climate Resilience and WASH Adaptation

ü  Impact of climate change on WASH systems

ü  Drought and flood-resilient WASH solutions

ü  Sustainable water resource management

ü  Disaster preparedness in WASH programming

ü  Practical Session: Risk assessment for WASH projects

Module 10: Policy and Advocacy for Rural WASH

ü  National and international WASH policies

ü  Advocacy strategies for WASH funding and support

ü  Partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration

ü  Success stories and lessons from global WASH programs

ü  Practical Session: Drafting a WASH policy brief

About the Trainers

Our trainers are seasoned WASH experts with over 15 years of field experience in rural and urban WASH projects across Africa and Asia. They have worked with governments, NGOs, and international agencies, bringing practical insights and evidence-based approaches to the training.

Quality Statement

We adhere to the highest training standards, ensuring that participants gain actionable knowledge and skills for real-world application. Our courses are continuously updated to reflect the latest WASH trends and best practices.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737566961

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737566961