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/

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 variety of contexts.

  • 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 steps for WASH. There are also sections on how CEA and WASH can work together, as well as some important “do’s and dont’s”.

  • 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 Red Cross Red Crescent context.

  • Arabic
  • French
  • PGI
  • Philipines