Nov 16, 2021
In this collection you will find online learning activities and job aids that will help you to incorporate behaviour change into WASH program design.
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Jul 29, 2021
This collection contains the resources for both trainers and participants for the Biosand Filter Project Implementation workshop. This workshop is designed for biosand filter project managers and technicians. This workshop includes information and hands-on experience on the construction, use and monitoring of the biosand filter. The hands-on topics include checking the steel mold, making the concrete filter container, preparing filtration sand, installing filters and conducting follow-up visits. The participant will gain a clear understanding of the rationale behind the filter design and why proper preparation of the filtration sand is so important.
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Jan 1, 2020
Discover how other people run their HWTS projects, what works and what they would change if they could by checking out the following case studies and resources.
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Dec 1, 2017
These workshop materials contain the resources for the Community WASH Promotion workshop. 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.
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Oct 2, 2013
Use these sanitary inspection forms to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for different water sources.
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Mar 4, 2013
This collection contains the resources for both trainers and participants for the Monitoring for Biosand Filter Projects. This five day workshop is primarily designed for biosand filter technicians, community health promoters and project managers. The workshop provides background on how and why this service was developed, tips to help you plan for a successful consultation, and several tools to help deliver your training, such as monitoring forms, checklists, lesson plans and case studies.
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Nov 3, 2021
These videos will introduce you to a few rapid assessment tools that you can use when seeking to create a context-specific behaviour change intervention.
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Jul 29, 2021
This appendix from the Biosand Filter for Technicians Construction Manual includes monitoring forms.
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Aug 1, 2020
This video interview explores why to use Drinking Water Quality Testing (DWQT) when implementing a Biosand Filter (BSF) project. The interview with experienced BSF implementers includes Lalit Sharma of Sehgal Foundation (India), Elijah Mutafya of Seeds of Hope International Partnership (Zambia) and Suneel Rajavaram of CAWST (Canada) sharing their experiences using DWQT in support of their BSF projects.
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Oct 17, 2017
This session will look at how governments, civil society organizations, donors, and other stakeholders can maximize the impact of water point mapping. From planning water point mapping activities, to sharing the data, to analyzing the information and taking action, this session will look at best practices, opportunities, and future trends. Participants will get to learn about the state of the art in increasing the value of water point data through a presentation by the Water Point Data Exchange, and then have an opportunity to participate in a virtual discussion on next steps.
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Feb 23, 2017
In this lesson, participants will discuss the importance of using forms to collect information from household members to influence change. They will also review how to use monitoring forms effectively.
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Feb 23, 2017
CAWST uses the Kirkpatrick framework in workshop design. Based on this, we created a Theory of Change for the Community WASH Promotion workshop as well as tools to evaluate the workshop’s effectiveness. This document presents tools to evaluate the effectiveness of your training workshop. It includes questionnaires and observation sheets.
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May 19, 2016
A video recording of the webinar on May 19, 2016 - Mobiles, Tablets, and ICTs for WASH Projects. Many WASH programs around the world are using cell phones and tablets to better monitor their work, and to communicate with field staff and beneficiaries. This presentation and Q&A is an introduction to mobile and digital tools that can support your WASH projects.
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Oct 2, 2013
This sanitary inspection form is used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for a borehole with a mechanized pump.
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Oct 2, 2013
This sanitary inspection form is used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for a borehole with a hand pump.
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Oct 2, 2013
This sanitary inspection form is used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for a dug well with a hand pump.
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Oct 2, 2013
This sanitary inspection form is used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for a protected spring.
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Oct 2, 2013
This sanitary inspection form is used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for a household storage container.
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Oct 2, 2013
This sanitary inspection form is used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for a household piped water source.
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Oct 2, 2013
This sanitary inspection form is used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for a rainwater harvesting tank.
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Oct 2, 2013
These sanitary inspection forms are used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for different types of water sources.
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Oct 2, 2013
This sanitary inspection form is used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for an open dug well.
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Mar 4, 2013
This questionnaire is to be handed out at the end of the workshop to give the trainer constructive feedback on the workshop
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Mar 4, 2013
This is a template of how to display the results of your final evaluations
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Jul 31, 2012
This spreadsheet contains budget tables that can be used to cost out or budget for a biosand filter project. It can also be used to track on-going project costs.
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Jul 31, 2012
This document can be used as a workbook to plan household water treatment projects.
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Jul 31, 2012
This illustrated manual describes what a biosand filter is and how it works. It also describes the steps to construct, install and monitor Version 10 biosand filters.
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Jul 31, 2012
This appendix from the Biosand Filter Project Implementation Construction Manual includes monitoring forms.
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Oct 7, 2011
This workshop outline contains a workshop description, objectives, audience, content and training materials needed for this workshop
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Oct 7, 2011
This participant List template is a tool that will help you keep a database of participant information
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Oct 7, 2011
This questionnaire helps the trainer to understand their audience and their level of knowledge pre-workshop
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Oct 7, 2011
This questionnaire gives the trainer feedback mid way through the training in order to help the trainer better prepare and create relevant sessions
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Oct 4, 2011
This is a case study of a biosand monitoring project in Kenya
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Oct 4, 2011
This agenda lays out how to run a 5 day workshop on BSF project monitoring that includes theory and field practice
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Oct 4, 2011
This manual is for trainers who are interested in delivering training on how to monitor BSF projects in order to improve their quality. It includes lessons plans and guidance on training delivery.
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Oct 4, 2011
This is a case study of a biosand monitoring project in Haiti
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Sep 30, 2011
This manual is for project implementers who want to improve and strengthen the monitoring of their water, sanitation and hygiene projects.
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Sep 30, 2011
This manual is for project implementers who want to improve and strengthen their biosand filter projects.
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Sep 30, 2011
This case study describes Aqua Clara International's monitoring program for biosand filters in Kenya.
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CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves.
Development of this website and creation of collections of emergency themed tools on Water Treatment, Water Quality Testing, Behavior Change and Sanitation funded by Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance - USAID.
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