Training on Community-Led WASH Promotion & Behavior Change
Empower communities with WASH behavior change strategies. Learn to lead sanitation training, drive hygiene promotion, and engage communities for lasting WASH impact.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course empowers WASH professionals and community practitioners with the skills and strategies to drive sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) behavior change through community-led approaches. Grounded in participatory engagement and social behavior change communication (SBCC), the course explores practical tools for mobilizing communities, promoting hygiene, and implementing effective sanitation campaigns. It emphasizes culturally appropriate and evidence-based methodologies that lead to lasting impact at the grassroots level.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH Program Officers and Field Coordinators
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Community Health Workers and Facilitators
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NGO and Development Practitioners
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Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Specialists
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Environmental Health and Sanitation Officers
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Government Staff in Public Health and Sanitation
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Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) in WASH Promotion
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles of community-led WASH promotion
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Design behavior change strategies tailored to local needs
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Facilitate participatory WASH assessments and planning
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Apply tools such as CLTS (Community-Led Total Sanitation)
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Monitor and evaluate hygiene behavior change programs
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Lead effective hygiene promotion sessions at the community level
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Community-Led WASH Promotion
- Introduction to community-based WASH approaches and participation models
- Principles of participatory development and local ownership
- Drivers of hygiene, sanitation, and behavior change in communities
- Role of community leadership in sustainable WASH interventions
- Case Study: Successful community-led WASH programs in rural communities
- Practical: Conduct a community WASH needs and behavior assessment
Module 2: Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) for WASH
- Introduction to SBCC frameworks and communication strategies
- Behavior-centered design for hygiene and sanitation promotion
- Developing culturally appropriate WASH messages and campaigns
- Communication tools for handwashing, sanitation, and safe water practices
- Case Study: Behavior change campaigns that improved hygiene adoption rates
- Practical: Develop a hygiene promotion and behavior change communication plan
Module 3: Community Mobilization and Participatory WASH Tools
- Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) principles and methodologies
- Facilitation, triggering, and participatory engagement techniques
- Gender, equity, disability, and social inclusion in WASH programming
- Building community ownership and accountability mechanisms
- Case Study: CLTS implementation and open defecation-free community initiatives
- Practical: Role-play a community triggering and mobilization session
Module 4: Hygiene Promotion Campaign Design and Implementation
- Planning and managing community hygiene promotion campaigns
- Developing educational materials, media, and outreach strategies
- Monitoring hygiene behavior adoption and community participation
- Strengthening partnerships with local leaders, schools, and health workers
- Case Study: National hygiene promotion campaigns integrated into WASH programs
- Practical: Design a community hygiene promotion campaign with monitoring indicators
Module 5: Sustainability, Monitoring, and Scaling Community WASH Programs
- Community-based monitoring and evaluation approaches
- Measuring long-term behavior change and WASH impact
- Scaling successful community-led sanitation and hygiene initiatives
- Strengthening sustainability through local partnerships and peer learning
- Case Study: Scaling community-led sanitation programs across districts and regions
- Final Project: Develop a community-led WASH promotion and sanitation action plan for a target community
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Enhances WASH program effectiveness and sustainability through community-led approaches.
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Improves resource allocation by reducing reliance on external interventions and subsidies.
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Strengthens organizational credibility in community-centered 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 behavior change and community mobilization 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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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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