Water Engineering and Development Centre

Humanitarian Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

The aim of this module is to show how a flexible approach, based on appropriate assessments, supports the design and implementation of an emergency water supply and/or sanitation (WASH) intervention that meets the needs of the users whilst addressing environmental, institutional and time-based issues.

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UNIT GUIDES

  1. Introduction to emergencies and the role of water supply and sanitation

  2. Engineering assessments in emergencies

  3. Stages of an emergency

  4. The role of sphere in decision making

  5. Key stakeholders and their roles

  6. Dealing with vulnerable populations

  7. Water and sanitation contributions to epidemic control

  8. Disposal of dead bodies

  9. Exit strategies

  10. Managing emergency interventions

  11. Management of people

  12. Managing organizations

  13. Provision of water in emergencies

  14. Provision of sanitation in emergencies

  15. Provision of solid waste management in emergencies

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This module will run next during Semester 2: 3 February 2020 - 17 June 2020