Training on Advancing Health & Hygiene through WASH Behavior Change
Enhance health outcomes through WASH behavior change. Learn hygiene promotion techniques, effective communication, and behavior science to drive sustainable public health impact.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course provides WASH practitioners with essential tools and techniques to design and implement impactful hygiene behavior change interventions that lead to improved health outcomes. Participants will explore behavioral science principles, evidence-based communication methods, and practical strategies to promote sustained hygiene practices in diverse contexts. Ideal for those working in public health, sanitation, or community development, this training bridges the gap between knowledge and behavior to strengthen health outcomes through WASH.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Public Health and WASH Program Managers
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Hygiene Promotion Officers and Community Mobilizers
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NGO and Humanitarian Field Staff
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Health Educators and Behavior Change Specialists
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Environmental Health and Sanitation Officers
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Government and Local Authority Representatives
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Development Partners and WASH Advisors
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply behavioral change models in WASH hygiene interventions
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Identify and address key barriers to improved hygiene practices
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Develop culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive hygiene campaigns
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Monitor and evaluate hygiene promotion effectiveness
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Promote health through effective sanitation and hygiene education
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Integrate WASH behavior change into broader public health strategies
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Hygiene Behavior Change in WASH
- Introduction to hygiene promotion and behavior change in WASH programs
- Key behavior change theories and frameworks for public health interventions
- Social, cultural, and environmental drivers of hygiene practices
- Role of behavior change in improving sanitation and health outcomes
- Case Study: Hygiene behavior change programs in low-resource communities
- Practical: Identify barriers and motivators influencing hygiene behaviors in a target community
Module 2: Community Engagement and Participatory Hygiene Promotion
- Participatory approaches to community hygiene and sanitation promotion
- Working with community leaders, health workers, and local influencers
- Gender, equity, and inclusion in hygiene behavior change campaigns
- Integrating Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) with hygiene education
- Case Study: Community-led hygiene promotion initiatives and outcomes
- Practical: Develop a community engagement and mobilization plan for hygiene promotion
Module 3: Communication Strategies for Hygiene Behavior Change
- Designing effective hygiene education and communication materials
- Behavior change communication using media, storytelling, and visual tools
- Tailoring hygiene messages for schools, caregivers, and vulnerable groups
- Strategies for promoting handwashing, safe water handling, and sanitation practices
- Case Study: School and community hygiene awareness campaigns
- Practical: Create a hygiene promotion communication toolkit and campaign message plan
Module 4: WASH Behavior Change and Public Health Outcomes
- Linking hygiene promotion to disease prevention and public health improvement
- Behavior change strategies during outbreaks and emergency settings
- Promoting safe sanitation and environmental hygiene practices
- Measuring the impact of hygiene interventions on community health indicators
- Case Study: Hygiene promotion during cholera and COVID-19 response programs
- Practical: Develop a public health-focused hygiene intervention strategy
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for Hygiene Promotion
- Monitoring tools and indicators for hygiene behavior change programs
- Collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative WASH behavior data
- Adaptive learning and continuous improvement in hygiene promotion initiatives
- Reporting outcomes and scaling successful interventions
- Case Study: Monitoring long-term hygiene adoption in WASH programs
- Final Project: Design a complete WASH behavior change campaign with a monitoring and evaluation plan
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Increases WASH program effectiveness and sustainability through lasting community behavior change.
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Improves health outcomes and optimizes resource use by reducing repeated interventions.
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Enhances organizational credibility as a leader in sustainable development.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for careers in development and public health.
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Supports progression to senior program design, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Empowers participants to lead evidence-based health promotion initiatives.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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