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WASH in Emergencies: Practical Interventions


Location: Kenya (Nairobi)
Date: 03/15/2010 to 03/19/2010
Language: English
Type: Training Course or Seminar
Keywords: Complex Emergencies, Disaster Preparedness
Training Description

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. To meet this need, NETWAS International is offering this course to provide professionals with the essential knowledge, tools and skills to identify and implement sustainable measures in disaster response.

How to register:

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 commencement of the course to allow time to receive joining instructions.

You can make your application directly on NETWAS website, or you may mail a print version of the application form to NETWAS. View the application guidelines and begin your application process.
Training Cost
Course fee is US$ 950 or equivalent Kenya Shillings Course fee covers tuition, course materials and a field trip. Full board accommodation is available at the venue of the course at an additional cost of US$380. This is optional and participants may arrange their own accommodation. However, it advisable that participants stay at the venue for comfort and convenience.
Intended Audience
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 health), middle and senior level managers of water utilities and urban planners.
Training Contact
Jacinta Njenga
Telephone: 2540208042555/6
For further information:

http://www.netwas.org


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