Training on Gender, Protection and Inclusion in Humanitarian WASH Programming
Course Overview
This training course focuses on the integration of gender, protection, and inclusion principles into Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programming in humanitarian contexts. Participants will explore practical tools and strategies to ensure that WASH interventions are safe, equitable, and responsive to the specific needs of women, girls, men, boys, and people with disabilities and other vulnerabilities. Emphasis will be placed on mitigating gender-based violence (GBV), promoting dignity, and designing WASH services that leave no one behind.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH Project Managers and Field Officers
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Gender and Protection Advisors
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Humanitarian Program Coordinators
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NGO and UN Emergency Response Staff
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Engineers and Technical Specialists in WASH
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Disability Inclusion Practitioners
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Community Mobilizers and Social Workers
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhances effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian programs.
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Promotes safe, dignified, and inclusive interventions.
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Strengthens organizational reputation as a leader in rights-based humanitarian action.
Personal Impact
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Builds essential skills for careers in humanitarian and development sectors.
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Supports progression to senior program, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion inclusive, safe, and impactful programs.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply gender and protection principles to humanitarian WASH programs
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Identify and mitigate GBV risks in WASH service delivery
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Ensure inclusive access to WASH for all affected populations
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Design and implement WASH infrastructure with safety and dignity in mind
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Coordinate effectively with gender, protection, and inclusion actors
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Gender, Protection & Inclusion in WASH
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Understanding gender in humanitarian WASH training
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Core humanitarian protection principles
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Intersectionality and inclusive programming
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Rights-based approaches to WASH services
Module 2: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Risk Mitigation in WASH
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GBV mitigation WASH humanitarian principles and practices
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Identifying GBV risks in WASH access and usage
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Referral pathways and survivor-centered approaches
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Case examples of GBV-sensitive WASH programming
Module 3: Inclusive WASH for Vulnerable Groups
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Inclusive WASH in emergencies – designing for all
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WASH needs of people with disabilities, older people, and minorities
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Participation and consultation for inclusive design
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Tools for accessibility audits in WASH
Module 4: Protection-Centered WASH Infrastructure Design
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Safe WASH facilities design for dignity and safety
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Lighting, privacy, location, and gender-separated latrines
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Child-friendly and adolescent-sensitive WASH facilities
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Monitoring protection risks in WASH environments
Module 5: Integrating Gender and Inclusion Across the Project Cycle
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Gender and protection analysis during assessments
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Inclusive indicators and accountability mechanisms
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Protection principles WASH response through project planning
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Working with coordination groups: gender, GBV, child protection, disability
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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