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Introduction

Welcome to the "GIS for Water Sanitation and Hygiene Course," designed specifically for NGOs working in the field of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer powerful tools for planning, implementing, and monitoring WASH projects.
This intensive five-day course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize GIS technology in their work, ultimately improving the delivery of WASH services to communities in need.
Participants will engage in a blend of lectures, hands-on exercises, and group discussions to ensure practical learning and knowledge retention throughout the course.
By the end of the five days, participants will have the skills and confidence to leverage GIS technology to improve their organization's WASH initiatives and make a positive impact on communities around the world.

Objectives

• Equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of GIS principles and applications in the context of WASH projects.
• Provide hands-on training in GIS software and tools commonly used in WASH programming.
• Explore case studies and best practices for using GIS to enhance WASH project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among participants to strengthen the capacity of NGOs in the WASH sector.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals working in NGOs involved in water, sanitation, and hygiene projects, including:
• Project Managers
• WASH Coordinators
• Field Officers
• Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
• GIS Specialists

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Course Agenda

The course agenda will be as follows:
• Technical Session 08.30-10.00 am
• Coffee Break 10.00-10.15 am
• Technical Session 10.15-12.15 noon
• Coffee Break 12.15-12.45 pm
• Technical Session 12.45-02.30 pm
• Course Ends 02.30 pm