Training on Community-Led WASH Promotion and Behaviour Change
Course Overview
Sustainable improvements in water, sanitation, and hygiene depend on community ownership and consistent behavior change. Access to facilities alone does not guarantee safe practices or improved health outcomes.
This course equips WASH professionals and community practitioners with practical skills to drive behavior change using community-led approaches. Participants learn to mobilize communities, deliver hygiene promotion campaigns, and implement sanitation interventions that are culturally sensitive, participatory, and evidence-based. The training integrates social behavior change communication (SBCC), participatory engagement, and grassroots strategies to strengthen local WASH outcomes.
Through case studies, interactive exercises, and field simulations, participants gain hands-on experience in designing and facilitating hygiene promotion programs, conducting community sanitation training, and monitoring behavior adoption. Emphasis is placed on strategies that create sustainable impact and empower communities to take ownership of their water, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to lead community-centered WASH initiatives that enhance hygiene practices, improve sanitation coverage, and strengthen public health at the grassroots level.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
• WASH program officers and field coordinators
• Community health workers and facilitators
• NGO and development practitioners
• Behavior change communication (BCC) specialists
• Environmental health and sanitation officers
• Government staff in public health and sanitation
• Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) in WASH promotion
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhances WASH program effectiveness and sustainability through community-led approaches.
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Improves resource allocation by reducing reliance on external interventions and subsidies.
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Strengthens organizational credibility in community-centered development.
Personal Impact
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Builds in-demand skills for careers in development and public health.
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Supports progression to senior program design, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Empowers participants to lead behavior change and community mobilization initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles of community-led WASH promotion
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Design behavior change strategies tailored to local needs
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Facilitate participatory WASH assessments and planning
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Apply tools such as CLTS (Community-Led Total Sanitation)
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Monitor and evaluate hygiene behavior change programs
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Lead effective hygiene promotion sessions at the community level
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Community-Led WASH Promotion
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Overview of WASH community engagement frameworks
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Principles of participatory development in WASH
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Key drivers of hygiene and sanitation behavior
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Case Study: WASH community engagement training success in rural settings
Module 2: Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) in WASH
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Introduction to SBCC strategies and frameworks
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Behavior-centered design in hygiene promotion
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Adapting messages to target groups and contexts
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Real-Life Example: Behavior change WASH strategies for handwashing
Module 3: Tools for Community Mobilization and Participation
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Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) methodology
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Triggering processes and facilitation techniques
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Gender, equity, and social inclusion in community WASH
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Practical Activity: Role-playing a community triggering session
Module 4: Designing and Managing Hygiene Promotion Campaigns
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Setting goals and indicators for hygiene promotion
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Developing culturally relevant materials and media
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Monitoring adoption of WASH behaviors
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Case Study: Hygiene promotion course online integrated into national WASH program
Module 5: Scaling, Sustaining, and Evaluating Impact
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Strategies for scaling successful interventions
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Community-based monitoring and peer engagement
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Evaluating long-term behavior change outcomes
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Group Project: Designing a local community-led sanitation training plan
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
UpdatedWe offer customized training solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs (location, dates, content and team size).
Talk to us and we’ll guide you on the best schedule and format for your team.
Training Methodology
We turn knowledge into results. Using our P.E.A.K. Framework (Prepare, Engage, Apply, Know), every participant leaves with practical skills they can use immediately.
Proven Impact
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
Tailor-Made Training and Customization
Off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit perfectly. At ForElite Training Institute, we built our Tailor-Made Training (TMT) service to embed our expertise directly into your unique strategy, culture, and operations.
We replace generic examples with scenarios from your sector (e.g., public sector, NGOs, financial services, or logistics).
Choose a format that fits your operations: intensive 3 day bootcamps or weekly sessions that minimize work disruption.
We teach directly from your actual templates, brand guidelines, or financial reports.
Host your bespoke training in any of our 21+ global cities, or we'll send facilitators to your office anywhere in the world.
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