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Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS): A sustainable approach to meet the MDGs.
(Applications for each course is one month before commencement date)
DATE: 26th – 30th April, 2010.
ABOUT THE COURSE
The United Nations declared 2008 the international year of sanitation; this step was taken to accelerate progress for 2.65 billion people who are without proper sanitation facilities. Over the years the international community has attempted to provide safe water and promote health for the world’s populations. The “International Decade for Clean Drinking Water” (1981-1990) sought to address the short fall in water supply; progress was made in providing water for the worlds poorest. This first water decade, brought water to over 1.2 billion people and sanitation to almost 770 million others. Despite these gains it has been reported that every year inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene contributes to the deaths of 1.5 million children and that approximately 42 000 people die every week from diseases related to poor water quality and lack of adequate sanitation.
A 2nd water decade “International Decade for Action, “Water Is Life” (2005-2015) aims at sustaining the momentum towards provision of water for all. The millennium declaration was made in 2000 in which the international community joined hands in efforts to free the world’s population from abject poverty and dehumanizing living conditions summarized in the 8 Millennium Development Goals which focus on human rights, dignity and development
Access to sanitation is connected to all the Millennium Development Goals. Studies have shown that the provision of safe drinking water without provision of proper sanitation does not reduce the incidence of water – related diseases. According o the JMP 2008 most countries in Africa are not on track to meeting the MDGs especially in provision of sanitation.
The course on “Community Led Total Sanitation’ will enhance awareness and equip the participants with skills on how to tackle the global sanitation challenges and how to create more effective and sustainable sanitation Programmes. Using this participatory approach, participants will be well on track to change the sanitation practices through creating awareness among the community and instigating spontaneous action and behavioral changes for more effective sanitation Programmes.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE?
Management and field staff of Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Government bodies and donor agencies concerned with Sanitation and Behavior change. Public Health Officers, Health Managers and Community Health Workers who want to improve the impact on the ground and develop sustainable sanitation interventions. Entrepreneurs, private sector players and manufacturers interested in provision of sanitary ware and products suitable for sustainable development.
COURSE OBJECTIVES - To highlight the importance of community driven solutions and interventions in their sanitation profile and for sustained Behavior change
- To improve participants' awareness and use of new and emerging participatory methods those have proved effective in sanitation promotion.
- To establish a common understanding of up-to-date approaches to community led sanitation.
- To learn from and share experiences in sanitation practices in the community and evaluate the best practices.
- To develop individual/group strategies to implement sanitation intervention Programmes.
COURSE METHODOLOGY
The course uses participatory learning techniques. The sessions are dynamic and include short introductory presentations, discussions, group work, case studies and practical exercise. Participants will visit community based projects for practical field experience.
DURATION AND TIMING
This is a one(1) week full time residential course. Sessions commence at 8.30 a.m. and end at 5.00 p.m. A certificate will be awarded to those who successfully complete the course.
COURSE FEES (Payable in US Dollars or Equivalent Kenya Shillings)
The course fee is US$ 950 or equivalent Kenya Shillings per participant. This will cover tuition, course file, books and field trip.
ACCOMMODATION
Full board accommodation is available at the venue of the course at an additional cost of US$380 OR equivalent Kenya Shillings. This is optional and participants may arrange for their own accommodation. However, it is advisable that participants stay at the venue. Day participants will be charged a rate of US$ 17 or Kshs.1, 300/= per day.
MEDICAL AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
Participants are advised to secure adequate medical and liability insurance cover.
LANGUAGE
This course will be conducted in English.
APPLICATION
The number of participants is limited (minimum 15, maximum 20). Final selection to the course is done upon receipt of payment. Participants are advised to pay at least 1 month before the commencement of the course to allow time to receive joining instructions. If there are not enough registrations, the course may be cancelled or postponed. Applications should reach NETWAS International not later than 25th March 2010.
You can make your application directly on this website , or you may download and mail a print version of the application form to NETWAS. View the application guidelines and begin your application process.
Further information on the course can be obtained from NETWAS through the following address:
COURSE COORDINATOR NETWAS International
Magadi Road, Off Langata Road
P.O. Box 15614-00503 Mbagathi
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: +254-20-8042555/6
Cell phone: +254-727-170476
Fax: +254-20-8042554
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