

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Emory-UNICEF WASH in Schools Course
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am – Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Online course for WASH practitioners to learn about design, delivery, and evaluation of WASH in Schools programs.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cfabfe60-c5ea-11f0-9e15-47c88bfad348-rimg-w1200-h595-dcdadada-gmir.jpg Course DescriptionThe WASH in Schools (WinS) Distance-Learning Course is taught by Dr. Matthew Freeman at Emory University as part of the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health Seminar: Design, Delivery, and Assessment of WASH in Schools (590R). The course is designed by the Center for Global Safe WASH at Emory University in collaboration with UNICEF to assist program managers, implementers, and policymakers in executing and sustaining WASH in Schools programs in partnership with local, sub-national, and national stakeholders. This course has been offered 12 times with over 612 graduates from 75+ countries and includes lectures from global leaders in WASH. This course covers recent WASH in Schools initiatives and introduces participants to key evidence from literature and lessons learned to help maximize program impact and sustainability. Considering the vast experience and diverse backgrounds of participants, the course also provides a platform for cross-sectoral learning and experiences sharing with WASH in Schools programs.Learning OutcomesWe expect that at the end of this course, participants will be able to:(1) Assess the situation in existing schools to identify the extent to which those schools meet WASH standards and targets(2) Choose appropriate ‘software’ and ‘hardware’ components of a WASH in Schools program and identify mechanisms through which the activities will be delivered(3) Prepare and implement comprehensive and realistic plans to monitor and evaluate WASH in Schools programs, to promote the sustainable delivery of ‘basic’ and universal access to drinking water, sanitation and handwashing in schoolsCourse ModulesThe course addresses core areas of WinS programming within 9 modules that will help participants identify areas of intervention, articulate what the program will do to bring about change, and how program success can be measured.Course ActivitiesAll course content (including PowerPoint slides, lecture recordings, readings, and assignments) will be available on Canvas. Participants are expected to:(1) Read module summaries and assigned key readings prior to watching recorded lecture videos(2) Watch recorded lectures for each module (1 hour) and answer knowledge checks anytime during the week(3) Attend weekly discussion sessions (Zoom) and complete brief in-class activities and assignments(4) Engage and contribute to discussionCertificateUpon completion of the course, participants will be given a certificate from Emory University’s Center for Global Safe WASH and UNICEF.Syllabus and CalendarSee more details including a syllabus and calendar on the course website: http://www.freemanresearchgroup.org/winscourseSecure your enrollment in the course!Payment is required to secure enrollment in the course. Pay with credit card via Eventbrite. You will receive a confirmation email and ticket automatically from the Eventbrite System. Eventbrite will provide you with a receipt in the form of your ticket and we will follow up with you via email to confirm the payment was received.AgendaWeek 1:  Course OverviewInfo: Welcome, introductions, and a review of the course outlineWeek 2: Module 1. Introduction to WASH in SchoolsInfo: By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
(1) Describe what we mean by WASH in Schools
(2)Discuss the evidence on impact of WASH in Schools
(3) Summarize the importance of WASH in Schools using a conceptual framework
(4) Identify resource sharing platforms for WASH in SchoolsWeek 3: Module 2. Global Monitoring and the Sustainable Development GoalsInfo: By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
(1) Define SDG targets and related indicators for WASH in Schools
(2) Classify multi-level service ladders used for monitoring WASH in Schools
(3) Identify core WASH in School questions needed to report on SDG indicators
(4) Interpret the status of national, regional, and global WASH services in schoolsWeek 4: Module 3. Planning, Advocacy, &amp; Stakeholder EngagementInfo: By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
(1) Identify stakeholders and guiding principles of WASH in Schools programs
(2) Describe the minimum conditions required for providing a healthy school environment
(3) Use a problem tree to identify feasible WASH in Schools interventions
(4) Illustrate a WASH in Schools program or project using a theory of change
(5) List key steps of an advocacy planning and implementation cycleWeek 5: Rest week!Info: No class or discussions this weekWeek 6: Module 4. Behavior Change and ApproachesInfo: By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
(1) Describe the importance of behavior change in WASH
(2) Apply key steps of designing for behavior change
(3) Describe examples of behavior change approaches for school-aged children
(4) Discuss the potential for school-aged children as agents of changeWeek 7: Module 5. Technologies &amp; HardwareInfo: By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
                                                                                                                                                                     (1) Define the principles of child-friendly WASH facilities in schools
(2) Summarize benefits and challenges of technology choices for WASH in Schools
(3) Describe examples of disability inclusive and targeted WASH interventionsWeek 8: Module 6. Considering GenderInfo: By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
(1) Describe how the WHO definition of health applies to WASH and gender specific issues
(2) Discuss WASH related challenges that schoolgirls face
(3) Apply a gender lens to identify gender-related WASH barriers and maximize impact on girlsWeek 9: Rest week!Info: No class or discussions this weekWeek 10: Module 7. Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Info: By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
(1) Recognize the basic concepts and challenges of monitoring &amp; evaluation for WASH in Schools
(2) Apply key steps for developing a log-frameWeek 11: Module 8. Operation, Maintenance, &amp; SustainabInfo: By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
                                                                                                                                                                     (1) Describe the challenges of sustaining a WASH in Schools program and their impact                                                                                                                              (2) Schedule for WASH operation and maintenance needs of schools
(3) Identify life cycle costs for across all components of a WASH in Schools program
(4) Describe how the “Three Star Approach” is used in promoting effective programsWeek 12: Module 9. Emerging Issues &amp; Emergencies (Climate Resilience)Info: By the end of this module, participants should be able to: (1) Identify standards and protection principles of WASH in emergencies
(2) Recognize the importance of shifting towards climate resilient WASH/WinS programming (3) Discuss practical experiences of implementing climate resilient WASH/WinS programming
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- **city**: Atlanta
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
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- **full address**: Emory University, Online Course, Atlanta, United States

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- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Emory University, Online Course, Atlanta, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Matthew Freeman
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