CEA and WASH

Actively involving community members in the design and implementation of WASH improvements in their community leads to more effective, inclusive and dignified WASH programming. For more information and resources on WASH programming and hygiene promotion, visit: https://watsanmissionassistant.org/

Key resources

28 February 2023

IFRC WASH guidelines for hygiene promotion in emergency operations

These guidelines outline a step-by-step process for Red Cross Red Crescent staff and volunteers to plan and implement…

22 February 2023

An Introduction to Community Engagement in WASH

This guide aims to provide field staff with clear, accessible guidance on the principles and practice of community…

19 July 2022

CEA and WASH factsheet

This fact sheet provides brief information on how we can take a more systematic approach to community engagement…

3 October 2024

Red Cross in Chiquimula: Overcoming Barriers to Help

Type:

Video

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

The Guatemalan Red Cross has worked tirelessly in the communities of Chiquimula, where access is limited. Initially unknown, they gained the trust of the people. Through the BHA-CEA project, they…

  • BHA
  • CEA and WASH
  • Spanish
  • Water

3 July 2023

Sanitary latrines improving hygiene conditions

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, British Red Cross

A case study documenting community feedback captured during focus group discussions with recipients of latrine support to better understand the changes observed in the host communities after they received information…

  • Community feedback
  • Focus group discussion
  • Hygiene

28 February 2023

IFRC WASH guidelines for hygiene promotion in emergency operations

Type:

Guide

Organization:

IFRC

These guidelines outline a step-by-step process for Red Cross Red Crescent staff and volunteers to plan and implement effective, context appropriate hygiene promotion, without taking shortcuts or delivering ‘hygiene messages’.

  • Arabic
  • Bangla
  • French
  • Hygiene

22 February 2023

An Introduction to Community Engagement in WASH

Type:

Guide

Organization:

Oxfam

This guide aims to provide field staff with clear, accessible guidance on the principles and practice of community engagement in WASH programmes. The content has been field tested in a…

  • CEA and WASH

19 July 2022

CEA and WASH factsheet

Type:

Factsheet

Organization:

IFRC

This fact sheet provides brief information on how we can take a more systematic approach to community engagement – working in a transparent, inclusive and participatory way across the 8…

  • Arabic
  • French
  • Spanish
  • CEA and WASH

19 July 2022

Protection, gender and inclusion in water, sanitation and hygiene promotion guidance note

Type:

Guidance note

Organization:

IFRC

This guidance note provides an overview of key Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) issues to consider when assessing, designing, implementing and monitoring both long-term and humanitarian WASH programmes, in the…

  • Arabic
  • French
  • PGI
  • Philipines