What You'll Learn
Design safer, more inclusive WASH programs. Learn to integrate gender, protection, and inclusion principles into humanitarian WASH to mitigate GBV and serve vulnerable groups.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
FeaturedThis training course focuses on the integration of gender, protection, and inclusion principles into Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programming in humanitarian contexts. Participants will explore practical tools and strategies to ensure that WASH interventions are safe, equitable, and responsive to the specific needs of women, girls, men, boys, and people with disabilities and other vulnerabilities. Emphasis will be placed on mitigating gender-based violence (GBV), promoting dignity, and designing WASH services that leave no one behind.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH Project Managers and Field Officers
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Gender and Protection Advisors
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Humanitarian Program Coordinators
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NGO and UN Emergency Response Staff
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Engineers and Technical Specialists in WASH
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Disability Inclusion Practitioners
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Community Mobilizers and Social Workers
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhances effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian programs.
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Promotes safe, dignified, and inclusive interventions.
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Strengthens organizational reputation as a leader in rights-based humanitarian action.
Personal Impact
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Builds essential skills for careers in humanitarian and development sectors.
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Supports progression to senior program, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion inclusive, safe, and impactful programs.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply gender and protection principles to humanitarian WASH programs
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Identify and mitigate GBV risks in WASH service delivery
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Ensure inclusive access to WASH for all affected populations
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Design and implement WASH infrastructure with safety and dignity in mind
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Coordinate effectively with gender, protection, and inclusion actors
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Gender, Protection & Inclusion in WASH
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Understanding gender in humanitarian WASH training
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Core humanitarian protection principles
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Intersectionality and inclusive programming
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Rights-based approaches to WASH services
Module 2: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Risk Mitigation in WASH
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GBV mitigation WASH humanitarian principles and practices
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Identifying GBV risks in WASH access and usage
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Referral pathways and survivor-centered approaches
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Case examples of GBV-sensitive WASH programming
Module 3: Inclusive WASH for Vulnerable Groups
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Inclusive WASH in emergencies – designing for all
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WASH needs of people with disabilities, older people, and minorities
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Participation and consultation for inclusive design
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Tools for accessibility audits in WASH
Module 4: Protection-Centered WASH Infrastructure Design
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Safe WASH facilities design for dignity and safety
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Lighting, privacy, location, and gender-separated latrines
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Child-friendly and adolescent-sensitive WASH facilities
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Monitoring protection risks in WASH environments
Module 5: Integrating Gender and Inclusion Across the Project Cycle
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Gender and protection analysis during assessments
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Inclusive indicators and accountability mechanisms
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Protection principles WASH response through project planning
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Working with coordination groups: gender, GBV, child protection, disability
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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