Training on Gender, Protection & Inclusion in Humanitarian WASH Programming
Design safer, more inclusive WASH programs. Learn to integrate gender, protection, and inclusion principles into humanitarian WASH to mitigate GBV and serve vulnerable groups.
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 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
What you'll walk away with
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
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Gender, Protection & Inclusion in WASH
- Gender concepts in humanitarian WASH programming
- Core humanitarian protection principles and standards
- Intersectionality and inclusive programming approaches
- Rights-based approaches to equitable WASH service delivery
- Case Study: Gender-responsive WASH programming in emergency and development contexts
Module 2: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Risk Mitigation in WASH
- GBV risk mitigation principles in WASH design and delivery
- Identifying safety risks related to water points, sanitation, and hygiene access
- Survivor-centered response, confidentiality, and referral pathways
- Lessons from GBV-sensitive WASH interventions in humanitarian settings
- Practical Exercise: Conducting a GBV risk mapping for WASH facilities
Module 3: Inclusive WASH for Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups
- Designing inclusive WASH services in emergency and development contexts
- Addressing WASH needs of persons with disabilities, elderly, and marginalized groups
- Community participation and inclusive consultation approaches
- Tools and methods for accessibility audits in WASH facilities
- Case Study: Inclusive WASH service delivery in fragile and displaced settings
Module 4: Protection-Centered WASH Infrastructure Design
- Principles of safe, dignified, and protection-sensitive WASH infrastructure
- Design considerations: privacy, lighting, location, and gender separation
- Child-friendly and adolescent-responsive WASH facilities
- Monitoring and reducing protection risks in WASH environments
- Practical Exercise: Designing a protection-sensitive WASH facility layout
Module 5: Integrating Gender and Inclusion Across the Project Cycle
- Gender and protection analysis in WASH assessments and planning
- Developing inclusive indicators and accountability mechanisms
- Embedding protection principles across implementation and monitoring
- Coordination with GBV, child protection, and disability inclusion actors
- Final Project: Develop a gender-sensitive and inclusive WASH project design framework
Where the change lands
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.
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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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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