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According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidance on installation of cost-effective safe water supply systems and latrines, summaries of health improvements following WASH projects, and other resources that can help to improve the understanding of the health implications of WASH projects.
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Health Resources
Does Water or Sanitation Access Really Matter?
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January 24, 2014Panel discussion explored the question of whether access to improved water and sanitation services results in the expected community health outcomes and how organizations are working to address this issue. Read more
World Vision- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
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February 28, 2013World Vision
This webinar describes World Vision's, a Christian humanitarian organization, portfolio in water. World Vision sees WAS as fundamental to achieving all the Child Well-being Outcomes.Read more
Delivering Effective WASH Training
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December 19, 2016This workshop gives you the knowledge and skills you need to effectively facilitate and adapt lessons on WASH. During this workshop you build core skills in the areas of communication, instruction and facilitation. You are also exposed to basic concepts in lesson design. After completing the...Read more
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GlobalIntroduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS)
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April 27, 2017This workshop offers an introduction to types of water sources and contamination, the water treatment process and household water treatment and safe storage options. It also addresses which criteria to consider when looking at different options within HWTS. You will have the opportunity to practice...Read more
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GlobalDrinking Water Quality Testing
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April 29, 2017This workshop includes theory, demonstrations, discussion, case studies and hands-on practice to asses: how to use portable test kits; different DWQT methods; how to test physical, chemical and microbiological parameters of drinking water; topics including health, safety, sanitary inspections,...Read more
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GlobalBREAKING THE TABOO ON MENSTRUATION: CHALLENGES AND IMPACTS IN MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT
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May 1, 2017Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article about the challenges of normalizing mensturation. Read more
DIARRHEAL DISEASE: THE TOP CULPRITS
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December 1, 2016Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article on the spread/risk of diarhhea, and its adverse effects,. Read more
TOP 4 QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE WASH TRAINER
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August 1, 2016Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article on how to be a better WASH trainerRead more
MEASURING HYGIENE BEHAVIOUR IN LA MOSQUITIA REGION OF HONDURAS
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August 1, 2016Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Study on hygiene practices in Honduras. Read more
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HondurasHow to Make Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about how to make oral rehydration solution for those family members who are unwell.Read more
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