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Find learning opportunities to provide you with the skills and knowledge to implement water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions.

Training is available from CAWST and our partners on drinking water testing and treatment, community WASH promotion, effective facilitation, and many more.

Apply now for in-person workshops, facilitated online courses, and self-directed online learning that you can take at your own pace. They're available in multiple languages and in many locations around the world.

ទឹកស្អាត និងអនាម័យដែលធន់នឹងបម្រែបម្រួលអាកាសធាតុ (WASH with Climate Change Resilient)
CambodiaEnglishRegistration Open

ទឹកស្អាត និងអនាម័យដែលធន់នឹងបម្រែបម្រួលអាកាសធាតុ (WASH with Climate Change Resilient)

ដើម្បីឆ្លើយតប និងបន្ស៊ាំទៅនឹងបរិបថនៃការប្រែប្រួលអាកាសធាតុ អង្គការអភិវឌ្ឍជំនាញទឹកស្អាត និងអនាម័យបានរៀបចំវគ្គបណ្តុះបណ្តាលស្តីពីទឹកស្អាត និងអនាម័យដែលធន់នឺងបម្រែបម្រួលអាកាសធាតុ។ វគ្គនេះនឹងធ្វើឱ្យអ្នកចូលរួមស្វែងយល់បន្ថែមអំពីការប្រែប្រួលអាកាសធាតុ ការត្រៀមបង្ការ និងទប់ស្កាត់នៅពេលមានការប្រែប្រួលអាកាសធាតុ ធ្វើយ៉ាងឱ្យនៅតែទទួលបានទឹកស្អាត និងអនាម័យសម្រាប់ប្រើប្រាស់។ការចូលរួមនៅក្នុងវគ្គបណ្តុះបណ្តាល- 50 USD ទូទៅ-ជាបុរស- 45 USD ទូទៅ-ជាស្រ្តី- 30 USD អ្នកដែលចុះឈ្មោះបានមុនក្នុងរយៈ 7 ថ្ងៃបន្ទាប់ពីផ្សព្វផ្សាយ- 30 USD ការចុះឈ្មោះជាក្រុម ចាប់ពី ២ នាក់ឡើង (30USD/ម្នាក់)- 30 USD ជនដែលមានពិការភាព បុគ្គិលិករដ្ឋាភិបាល និងអ្នកពាក់ព័ន្ធ- 20 USD ជាសិស្ស និស្សិត

AFR-Accra-HWTS+Chlor-F2F-202609-EN
GhanaEnglishRegistration Closed

Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage, with a special focus on chlorination

This in person course introduces the fundamental concepts of Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) through engagement with interactive activities. Throughout the training, the importance of capacity building and context analysis in ensuring successful HWTS implementation is highlighted. This course provides an introduction to drinking water quality, the Multi-Barrier Approach to safe drinking water, household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) options, behavior change, implementation best practices, and will have a special focus on drinking water disinfection with chlorine. It is intended for people responsible for making decisions about HWTS.

AFR-Accra-WinS-F2F-202610-EN
GhanaEnglishRegistration Closed

WASH in Schools

This training is designed to guide you through the initial stages of planning an effective and sustainable WASH in Schools program and explain how to include menstrual health and hygiene in your implementation.By the end of this training, you will be able to:1. Conduct a school needs assessment using the three-star approach.2. Support school stakeholders in identifying their Star Level.3. Develop a WASH Improvement Plan with feasible and sustainable incremental changes.4. Explain the importance of Menstrual Health and Hygiene in WASH in School programming.Participants will develop a school improvement plan, which can be presented to school leadership for inclusion in their school WASH planning and budgeting.

AFR-AFMAC-Fly-iWASH-202609-EN
ZambiaEnglishRegistration Open

AFMAC - Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene

Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (iWASH) is a comprehensive approach prioritizing household-level water treatment, safe sanitation infrastructure, and the adoption of critical hygiene behaviors to reduce waterborne diseases.

AFR-AFMAC-Harare-DEWT-F2F-112026
ZimbabweEnglishRegistration Open

AFMAC - Delivering Effective WASH Training Training (DEWT) - Harare, Zimbabwe

Delivering Effective WASH Training (DEWT) is a specialized capacity building program designed to empower WASH professionals with the facilitation techniques and instructional methodologies needed to deliver training effectively.Participants learn to effectively facilitate and adapt lessons on WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene). They discuss what learners need, practice creating a safe learning environment, motivating learners, and ensuring that information is relevant and appropriate. Through lessons and practical experience, participants also learn to formulate effective questions, respond to learners, and manage challenging training situations.

AFR-AFMAC-Lusaka-Chlorination-092026-EN
ZambiaEnglishRegistration Open

Safe Chlorination for Drinking Water Workshop

Safe Chlorination for Drinking Water is based on academic research, practitioner experiences and lessons learned by staff at CAWST. This workshop build knowledge and skills in participants to enable them to be able to decide whether chlorination is the best approach for drinking water treatment in their community, calculate chlorine demand and dosing correctly and safely handle and store chlorine products. The ideal participants are people working in household water treatment, drinking water treatment, water supply, community health etc.Note that this course is closed to members and stakeholders of Zambia NGO WASH Forum.

AFR-AFMAC-Lusaka-CWP-112026-EN
ZambiaEnglishRegistration Open

Community WASH Promotion

The role of the Community WASH Promoter is essential for the successful implementation of any household water treatment, sanitation, or hygiene (WASH) project. Through this workshop, participants will gain a clear understanding of the best practices for supporting community members in changing their behaviours of WASH practices with the aim of achieving improved community livelihoods.Note that this course is closed to members or stakeholders of the Zambia NGO WASH Forum.

AFR-AFMAC-Masaiti-Handwashing-202609-EN
ZambiaEnglishRegistration Open

AFMAC - Handwashing

Through hands-on instruction, community members gain the technical know-how to retrofit taps on buckets, as well as the behavioral knowledge to sustain effective handwashing habits.

AFR-AFMAC-Nshika-handwashing-092026-EN
ZambiaEnglishRegistration Open

AFMAC - Handwashing - Nshika - 3 - Sept - 2026

Through hands-on instruction, community members gain the technical know-how to retrofit taps on buckets, as well as the behavioral knowledge to sustain effective handwashing habits.

AFR-AFMAC-Walimwipi-iWASH-202609-EN
ZambiaEnglishRegistration Open

AFMAC - Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene

Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (iWASH) is a comprehensive approach prioritizing household-level water treatment, safe sanitation infrastructure, and the adoption of critical hygiene behaviors to reduce waterborne diseases.

AFR-AHCCO-LDC-202609-EN
GhanaEnglishRegistration Closed

AHCCO - Latrine Design and Construction

In this workshop, participants will learn how to design and construct latrines for low-income communities that are not connected to a sewerage system. The workshop focuses on designing latrines that are technically and environmentally appropriate, as well as acceptable and desirable for the people who will use them.Participants will explore the relationship between sanitation, disease transmission, and health, and gain practical experience selecting appropriate latrine components, including the toilet, slab, superstructure, and pit, tank, or chamber. The workshop will also cover technical and environmental considerations, such as appropriate latrine siting and pit sizing.The workshop will discuss how latrines can be adapted to meet the needs of different user groups, including children, women, and people with limited mobility. Hygiene topics, including handwashing and menstrual hygiene, will also be explored in relation to sanitation. Finally, participants will learn a framework for planning and implementing sustainable and successful sanitation projects.The course balances theory with practical design exercises and hands-on activities. Participants may construct basic latrine components and handwashing stations as part of these activities. However, the workshop is not intended to provide comprehensive training in latrine construction or masonry.

AFR-Ghana-Chlorination-F2F-200609-EN
GhanaEnglishRegistration Closed

Ghana - Safe Chlorination

This workshop focuses on risks to drinking water quality, how chlorine works, the factors that affect its efficacy, safe handling and storage of chlorine products, how to calculate chlorine demand and action planning for selecting suitable solutions.

AFR-Ho-HWTS-F2F-202609-EN
GhanaEnglishRegistration Closed

Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage

This in person course introduces the fundamental concepts of Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) through engagement with interactive activities. Throughout the training, the importance of capacity building and context analysis in ensuring successful HWTS implementation is highlighted. This course provides an introduction to drinking water quality, the Multi-Barrier Approach to safe drinking water, household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) options, behavior change, and implementation best practices. It is intended for people responsible for making decisions about HWTS.

ASIA-Bangladesh-HWTS-F2F-202610-EN
BangladeshEnglishRegistration Open

Bangladesh - Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage

This in person course introduces the fundamental concepts of Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) through engagement with interactive activities. Throughout the training, the importance of capacity building and context analysis in ensuring successful HWTS implementation is highlighted. This course provides an introduction to drinking water quality, the Multi-Barrier Approach to safe drinking water, household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) options, behavior change, and implementation best practices. It is intended for people responsible for making decisions about HWTS.

ASIA-Cambodia-LEX-F2F-202611-EN
CambodiaEnglishRegistration Open

Cambodia WASH Sector Learning Exchange

Join WASH practitioners, government representatives, private sector organizations, academics, and students from across Cambodia for a day of learning, collaboration, and networking. The Cambodia WASH Learning Exchange provides a unique opportunity to share experiences, explore innovative approaches, and connect with others working to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) across the country.This year's event will feature a broader range of WASH topics, interactive exhibits, presentations, and opportunities to exchange ideas and build new partnerships. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to the sector, we invite you to be part of the conversation and help strengthen Cambodia's WASH community.Participant fees:$10 USD for students$30 USD regular attendees$100 USD for table exhibitors (includes 1 participant fee)If you are interested in presenting or being an exhibitor please contact Karen (kjoe@cawst.org)

ASIA-ENPHO-ClimateResilientWSP-F2F-202609-NP
NepalNepaliRegistration Closed

Climate Resilient Water Safety Plan (CR-WSP)

This package focuses on building climate resilience water safety plan in water and sanitation supply schemes. Accessibility of water along with water quality is a major concern in current scenario. Focusing on it, water being supplied by water and sanitation supply schemes is also a major concern. With the variance in climate which have a huge impact in the water quality and accessibility, the package focuses on training the trainer on the topic to facilitate and develop the required water safety plan in the community.OBJECTIVESUpon completion of the workshop participants will be able to:- To enhance knowledge on Climate resilience Water Safety Plan- To capacitate the participants to facilitate training on C-WSP- To facilitate on creating draft C-WSP of Water and Sanitation Supply SchemeIn the package, participants will be able to gain knowledge and information on 'water safety plan' along with the climate resilience perspective. To this, participants will be demonstrating and practicing in steps of water safety plan including a field visit and prepare a draft of water safety plan of thus visited water and sanitation supply scheme.METHODS OF INSTRUCTIONThis participatory style workshop includes theory, classroom exercises, open discussion, demonstrations, simulation, and hands-on practice in the workshop along with the field visit of a water and sanitation supply scheme. Active participant engagement in learning activities is highly encouraged.CONTENTThe following is a list of the topics to be covered in the Workshop.- Water quality and water borne disease- Intro to climate resilience water safety plan- Water safety plan steps- Water safety plan team formation and analysis of water and sanitation supply scheme- Hazard identification and risk analysis- Control measures and further steps- Water quality testing- Mass Chlorination- Multi-barrier approach and Point of Use options- Preparation for field visit- Instruction for WSP preparation

ASIA-ENPHO-Nepal-CHP-F2F-202608-NP
NepalNepaliRegistration Closed

A Blended Community Health Promotion Practitioner Program

This one-month blended training combines intensive classroom learning, practical exercises, and community-based field practice to build participants’ knowledge and skills in WASH behavior change. Participants will strengthen their facilitation and community engagement skills, gain hands-on experience implementing WASH activities, and receive coaching and technical support from ENPHO trainers. Upon completion, they will be better equipped to promote and sustain positive WASH behaviors within their communities.

ASIA-ENPHO-Nepal-TotalSanitation-F2F-202609-NEP
NepalNepaliRegistration Closed

Total Sanitation

This training introduces a comprehensive approach to improving public health through safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management. It provides participants with an understanding of the principles, policies, and practical approaches needed to support healthy, safe, and resilient communities. Participants will enhance their knowledge in sanitation, water quality, fecal sludge management, and water safety planning. They will also be better prepared to support sustainable interventions and encourage positive behavior changes at the community level. The course covers sanitation concepts and indicators, policy and regulatory frameworks, fecal sludge and solid waste management, water quality monitoring and treatment, climate-resilient water safety planning, and hygiene promotion, with a focus on practical application and community-level implementation.

ASIA-ENPHO-Nepal-TOT-DEWT-F2F-202611-EN
NepalEnglishRegistration Closed

Training of Trainers - Delivering Effective WASH Training for South Asia

This Training of Trainers on Delivering Effective WASH Training (ToT on DEWT) enhances the knowledge and skills for the effective delivery of WASH and cross-cutting issues in a participatory way through hands-on practices.Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to confidently deliver/facilitate WASH and cross-cutting training sessions, apply participatory training techniques, and effectively communicate WASH messages to diverse audiences.The training covers how people learn, the stages of learning, creating a safe learning environment, communication, and effective questioning skills, participatory training methods, lesson planning and delivery, and practical training delivery methods. Participants will engage in demonstrations, group work, role plays, and practice sessions to build hands-on experience in delivering WASH training.ENPHO will provide accommodation and meals throughout the training period of the training.Please use this link to register: Training of Trainers on Delivering Effective WASH Training for South Asia | 2026 – Fill in form

ASIA-Myanmar-CWP-F2F-202610-EN
MyanmarEnglishRegistration Open

Myanmar Focused: Community WASH Promotion

Join us for an interactive one-day workshop dedicated to effective community WASH promotion strategies. Together, we will discuss best practices and practical approaches to help you strengthen your local water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives.

ASIA-Thailand-BSF-F2F-202611-EN
ThailandEnglishRegistration Open

Biosand Filter Construction

Join CAWST and Raintree Foundation for a 4-day, hands-on construction workshop in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Learn how to build and install biosand filters, understand how they work, and explore where they are most effective.This workshop includes an optional field visit on day 4.This workshop is in-person, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, meals, and incidental costs.If the registration fee is a barrier to your participation, please contact Karen (kjoe@cawst.org)

ASIA-Thailand-DWQT-F2F-202610-EN
ThailandEnglishRegistration Closed

ECHO Asia - Drinking Water Quality Testing

This workshop is being offered to a closed group of participants at ECHO Asia.If you are interested in joining please contact Karen (kjoe@cawst.org)

LAC_APPM_HOND_CL_F2F_202609
HondurasEspañolRegistration Open

Introducción a La Cloración

Este taller proporciona conocimientos básicos y prácticos sobre la cloración domiciliar como una alternativa efectiva, económica y accesible para la desinfección del agua destinada al consumo humano. Los participantes aprenderán los principios fundamentales de la calidad del agua, los riesgos asociados al consumo de agua contaminada y la importancia de la desinfección en el hogar para prevenir enfermedades de origen hídrico.

LAC-APPM-Honduras-EnvSan-092026-ES
HondurasEspañolRegistration Open

APPM - Introducción al Saneamiento Ambiental

El objetivo del saneamiento ambiental es de proteger y promover la salud y bienestar humanos al proveer un ambiente limpio y romper el ciclo de la enfermedad. El saneamiento ambiental es mucho más que solo construir letrinas. Se enfoca en la comunidad como un todo y aborda los aspectos diferentes, pero vinculados, incluyendo la gestión de los excrementos humanos y animales, la gestión de residuos sólidos, el control de vectores, la gestión de aguas residuales domésticas, y el drenaje de aguas de lluvia.

LAC-BO-DEWT-F2F-202609-ES
BoliviaEspañolRegistration Open

Habilidades de facilitación efectivas en ASH (Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene)

En cualquier proyecto o iniciativa de ASH, se requiere transferir conocimientos y/o habilidades sobre planificación y ejecución, uso y mantenimiento de tecnologías, y promoción de la higiene, entre otras. Esta transferencia se debe realizar a los usuarios finales, a contrapartes y a otros miembros de nuestras propias instituciones u organizaciones, sin embargo, no siempre sucede, pues llevar a cabo estas formaciones parece una tarea sencilla. La realidad es que no lo es.Este taller ofrece e impulsa a aquellas personas encargadas de realizar formaciones, a adquirir herramientas y habilidades para transmitir estos conocimientos y habilidades de una manera efectiva y adaptadas a las necesidades específicas de las audiencias meta. Es una capacitación teórico-práctica que le permitirá practicar sus habilidades de facilitación, recibir retroalimentación y mejorar los programas educativos de su organización.

LAC-BO-HWTS-F2F-202610-ES
BoliviaEspañolRegistration Open

Sesión práctica - Tratamiento del Agua a Nivel Domiciliario y su Almacenamiento Seguro - TANDAS

Este taller cubre cuatro temas principales: Agua potable y TANDAS, El método de barreras múltiples, Opciones de tecnologías TANDAS y Selección de opciones.Los participantes comienzan el taller explorando por qué el agua potable es importante, su definición y cómo TANDAS puede apoyar a reducir las brechas de acceso a agua segura. Luego, los participantes practicarán el Método de barreras múltiples (tecnologías y comportamientos) que se pueden usar para proteger el agua desde la fuente hasta el vaso del usuario.Con esta comprensión de los riesgos y las barreras, los participantes toman una visión práctica de las opciones de sedimentación, filtración, desinfección y almacenamiento seguro del agua de consumo. Evalúan los beneficios y las limitaciones de varias opciones y describen cuán adecuados pueden ser los métodos de tratamiento del agua y almacenamiento seguro combinados con el método de barreras múltiples (Opciones de TANDAS). Finalmente, los participantes exploran las buenas prácticas para la selección de tecnología para un determinado contexto (Selección de opciones TANDAS).

LAC-CentroSMART-HND-RWH-F2F-202612-E
HondurasEspañolRegistration Open

Taller presencial SCALL y Exhibición TANDAS Honduras 2026

En este taller se abordarán los Sistemas de Captación de Agua de Lluvia (SCALL) como una alternativa para complementar o mejorar el abastecimiento de agua en viviendas y comunidades. Se conocerán sus principios, tecnologías apropiadas y aspectos básicos de diseño, instalación, operación y mantenimiento, considerando las condiciones y necesidades locales. También se abordarán las TANDAS (Tratamiento y Almacenamiento Seguro de Agua a Nivel Domiciliar), enfocadas en la calidad del agua potable y el Enfoque Multibarrera para garantizar agua segura. Se presentarán opciones de tratamiento, almacenamiento y manejo seguro del agua en el hogar, así como buenas prácticas que contribuyan a proteger la salud y fortalecer la seguridad hídrica de las familias y comunidades.

LAC-EC-CHLORINATION-F2F-202610-ES
EcuadorEspañolRegistration Open

Cloración de agua segura para consumo

Este taller se centra en los riesgos para la calidad del agua, cómo funciona el cloro, los factores que afectan su eficacia, el manejo y almacenamiento seguros de productos con cloro, cómo calcular la demanda de cloro y la planificación de acciones para seleccionar soluciones adecuadas.Está destinado a personas que trabajan en tratamiento de agua, TANDAS, salud comunitaria, etc. Los planes de lección y los materiales complementarios deben adaptarse a las necesidades de los participantes y al contexto del país.Este taller se basa en la investigación académica, las experiencias de los profesionales y las lecciones aprendidas por el personal de CAWST (el Centro para la Tecnología de Agua y Saneamiento Asequibles).

LAC-EC-HWTS-F2F-202610-ES
EcuadorEspañolRegistration Open

Introducción al Tratamiento del Agua a Nivel Domiciliario y su Almacenamiento Seguro - TANDAS

Este taller cubre cuatro temas principales: Agua potable y TANDAS, El método de barreras múltiples, Opciones de tecnologías TANDAS y Selección de opciones.Los participantes comienzan el taller explorando por qué el agua potable es importante, su idefinición y cómo TANDAS puede apoyar a reducir las brechas de acceso a agua segura. Luego, los participantes practicarán el Método de barreras múltiples (tecnologías y comportamientos) que se pueden usar para proteger el agua desde la fuente hasta el vaso del usuario.Con esta comprensión de los riesgos y las barreras, los participantes toman una visión práctica de las opciones de sedimentación, filtración, desinfección y almacenamiento seguro del agua de consumo. Evalúan los beneficios y las limitaciones de varias opciones y describen cuán adecuados pueden ser los métodos de tratamiento del agua y almacenamiento seguro combinados con el método de barreras múltiples (Opciones de TANDAS). Finalmente, los participantes exploran las buenas prácticas para la selección de tecnología para un determinado contexto (Selección de opciones TANDAS).