Welcome to OpenWASH
This collection of modules has been developed primarily for people who are training to work in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector in Ethiopia. The collection supports the Ethiopian Government’s One WASH National Programme. The modules can also be used for in-service training of new employees and by more experienced practitioners seeking to improve their knowledge and skills on specific topics. Anyone interested in using the modules within the collection can do so for free.
Five
OpenWASH modules were developed in partnership between the Open University,
World Vision Ethiopia and UNICEF and were launched in 2016:
WASH: Context and Environment
Urban Water Supply
Urban Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Urban WASH: Working with People
Ethiopia's One WASH National Programme
In 2018, the Open University and WaterAid Ethiopia collaborated to produce a sixth module:
Count me in! Inclusive WASH in Ethiopia
The collection also includes a Trainers’ Handbook that provides guidance on how the modules can be used in a variety of teaching contexts.
If
you plan to use the modules or have any comments or questions please contact OUDO-International-Enquiries@open.ac.uk
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Copyright: Open University & Partners
Count me in! Inclusive WASH in Ethiopia
This new module aims to raise awareness of the reasons why people can be excluded from access to WASH and promotes changes that could secure all people’s rights to water and sanitation.
Course
10 hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
WASH: Context and Environment
This module provides essential background for WASH studies by exploring the interconnections between people and their environment, and the science that underpins that relationship.
Course
24+ hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
Urban Water Supply
This module sets out options for water supply, primarily in urban settings, and considers opportunities for improvements and innovation in service delivery and management.
Course
24+ hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
Urban Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
This module describes the challenges and opportunities of liquid and solid waste management and the benefits of an integrated approach to waste management.
Course
24+ hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
Urban WASH: Working with People
This module focuses on the social, cultural and behavioural aspects of WASH service improvements and highlights the need for participation by all stakeholders.
Course
24+ hrs
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Copyright: Open University & Partners
Ethiopia’s One WASH National Programme
This module explains the rationale, scope and procedures of Ethiopia’s central policy document for improvement in WASH facilities throughout the country.
Course
24+ hrs
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Copyright: The Open University and partners
OpenWASH Trainers' Handbook
This Trainers’ Handbook provides advice for anyone who is planning to use the OpenWASH modules.
Handbook
2 hrs