In the 3-day course "WASH in Emergencies" you will receive a comprehensive overview on the field of WASH in humanitarian and transitional assistance, technical and non-technical options of intervention as well as specifics and challenges in the WASH sector. The course covers the basics of humanitarian assistance in the WASH sector, including the related humanitarian principles and WASH standards. Approaches and technologies for water, sanitation and hygiene provision in humanitarian crisis settings will be presented. WASH-specific project planning approaches and cooperation structures in humanitarian aid will be discussed. Experienced speakers from the German WASH network and external experts will give technical inputs and contribute up-to-date practical examples to the course.
The training is part of aha's certification scheme and can be credited towards a Certificate of Advanced Studies in "Foundations of Humanitarian Action". Staff of Aktion Deutschland Hilft member organizations can apply for reimbursement of the course fee.
Contents
- Basics of WASH, humanitarian principles and WASH minimum standards
- Practical overview of technical and non-technical intervention options in the field of WASH
- Global coordination structures and project examples from various humanitarian interventions worldwide
Target group
The course is primarily for professionals and NGO staff working or intending to work in the field of WASH in humanitarian aid. In addition, depending on the number of registrations, the course is also open to students, job seekers, volunteers, freelance consultants and people from the private sector.
Format
This workshop is designed for participants who want to take part in-person in Bochum (Germany). Please note: The course language is English or German depending on the participants. Materials will be provided in English. Individual sessions by international speakers may be only feasible in English.
Session 1: Tuesday, 10 December 2024 10:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
Session 2: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
Session 3: Thursday, 12 December 2024 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
Location
Akademie der Ruhr-Universität gGmbH, Suttner-Nobel-Allee 4, 44803 Bochum
Facilitators
The workshop will be led by Thorsten Reckerzügl and Lorenz Ewers.
Costs
The course fee is 360,00 €. Staff of Aktion Deutschland Hilft member organizations can apply for reimbursement of the course fee. To cover the fees you can upload an educational voucher of the state of NRW during the registration.
Your registration is binding. Participants will receive feedback on whether they have been admitted to the course within two weeks after their registration.
Please contact Aaron Dumont for further questions: aaron.dumont(at)ruhr-uni-bochum.de
This training is organized by the German WASH Network and Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict. This training is provided by HELP Logistics, action medeor and Aktion Deutschland Hilft.