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WASH Intro Training Emergencies

The document outlines the importance of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) in emergencies, emphasizing its role in preventing disease and supporting vulnerable populations. It introduces Sphere Standards, which set minimum humanitarian aid standards to ensure dignity and health. Key principles include community participation, accountability, and coordination, while specific standards for water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion are also provided.

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WASH Intro Training Emergencies

The document outlines the importance of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) in emergencies, emphasizing its role in preventing disease and supporting vulnerable populations. It introduces Sphere Standards, which set minimum humanitarian aid standards to ensure dignity and health. Key principles include community participation, accountability, and coordination, while specific standards for water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion are also provided.

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WASH in Emergencies –

Introduction & Sphere Standards


• Presented by: [Your Name]
• Organization: [Your Organization]
• Date: [Insert Date]
What is WASH?
• WASH = Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
• Essential for life, dignity, and health
• Key to preventing disease in emergencies
• A core part of humanitarian response
Why WASH Matters in Emergencies
• Prevents waterborne diseases (e.g., cholera,
diarrhea)
• Protects vulnerable people (children, women,
elderly)
• Supports dignity and protection
• Restores normalcy in crisis settings
Introduction to Sphere Standards
• Established by NGOs + Red Cross in 1997
• Provides minimum standards in humanitarian
aid
• Belief: People have the right to life with
dignity
WASH Sector Goals
• Reduce public health risks
• Ensure safe and equal access to WASH
• Promote health, dignity, and well-being
WASH Core Principles
• Participation: Communities are involved
• Dignity & Access: Services for all
• Accountability: Listen and improve
• Coordination: Work with other sectors
Water Supply Standards
• Quantity: 15 liters/person/day
• Access: ≤ 500m to water point; max 500
people per tap
• Quality:
• - 0 E.coli in 100ml at use point
• - ≥ 0.2 mg/l free chlorine
Sanitation Standards
• 1 toilet per 20 people
• ≤ 50m from homes
• Ensure privacy, safety, gender separation
• Proper waste and wastewater disposal
• Vector control (flies, mosquitoes)
Hygiene Promotion
• Involve the community
• Promote key messages:
• - Handwashing
• - Food & water hygiene
• - Safe excreta disposal
• Ensure soap & menstrual hygiene products
WASH in Emergency Contexts
• Do rapid assessments
• Prioritize urgent WASH needs
• Work with shelter, health, protection teams
• Special care for:
• - Children
• - Women
• - Elderly
• - Persons with disabilities
Monitoring & Evaluation
• Regular water quality tests
• Use community feedback
• Adjust programs based on context and needs
Key Takeaways
• Sphere WASH standards save lives
• Be inclusive, quick, and adaptive
• Participation & accountability = stronger
response
• Always prioritize dignity and health
Questions & Group Discussion
• What challenges do you expect in the field?
• How can we apply these standards practically?

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