Effective hygiene practices dramatically reduce the incidence of diarrheal disease—the number one killer of children in the developing world. Lifewater’s Community Health through Hygiene course focuses on promoting and understanding how diseases are transmitted and promoting essential hygiene practices, such as the importance of washing hands, using latrines, and preventing the contamination of safe water during access, transport, storage and use. Course facilitators model the participatory training method, and participants take turns teaching hygiene lessons in this style. By the end of the course, participants have practiced implementing the participatory training method and learned culturally adaptable hygiene lessons. Coursework includes pre-course assignments and 3 days onsite training. To successfully complete the course, participants must complete assignments and take part in all sessions. The course includes three modules that incorporate these practices: Handwashing at Critical Times, Safe Fecal Disposal, and Keeping Water Safe.
| Class information: | |
| Class Length: | 3 days |
| Cost: | $250 includes course manual and meals. |
| Topics Covered Include: | Good facilitation skills, Elements of a positive learning environment, biblical basis for giving and receiving feedback, major features of each Community Health through Hygiene module: “Handwashing at Critical Times”, “Safe Fecal Disposal”, and “Keeping Water Safe”. |
| Prerequisites: | Exploring Transformational Mission |
| Location: | San Luis Obispo |
| Dates Offered: | See the Training Calendar |
| Class Size: | 20 maximum |
| Daily Schedule: |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Dress: | Comfortable, casual |
| Pre-Class Assignments: | Participants will be expected to complete the pre-course questionnaire, participate in a conference call prior to the course, and teach an assigned lesson during the course. The lesson with instructions will be emailed to the participant three weeks prior to the course to allow preparation time. A short time will be provided during the course and you may wish to spend additional preparation time during an evening. During the conference call, questions about the course will be answered. In addition, facilitators will be available by email or phone to answer specific questions about teaching assignments. Each participant will receive a Trainer’s Manual at the beginning of the course. |
This course has been developed to prepare Lifewater’s volunteer field trainers (FTs) to implement our programs with our national Partners. FTs should register through the VTIC. Other individuals and organizations may also take this class, as space is available. If you are not already a FT, please use the links provided on the Training Calendar tab to sign up for a class waiting list.
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