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      Introduction to Sanitation Challenges in Poverty Pockets

      Addressing Sanitation Issues in Vulnerable Communities

      Course Overview
      Sanitation is a critical, yet often overlooked, challenge in poverty pockets and emergency settings. This course provides insights into the sanitation problems faced by marginalized communities. It is aimed towards professional working in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) for informal settlements or refugee camp management, or anyone looking to gain knowledge on practical sanitation solutions, community-led sanitation approaches, and the broader socioeconomic and environmental impacts of poor sanitation

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      This project was funded under the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Lloyds Register Foundation under the "Engineering X-Engineering skills where they are most needed Impact Grants call 22/23 scheme"

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Module 1: Introduction to Sanitation Challenges in Poverty Pockets

This module introduces sanitation challenges in impoverished areas, focusing on Jordan's poverty pockets exacerbated by water scarcity, refugee influxes, and rapid population growth. Poor sanitation leads to severe health risks like waterborne diseases and disproportionately impacts women and children. Sustainable Development Goal 6 emphasizes universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene, requiring community-led solutions, innovative technologies like mobile latrines, and strong policies. Case studies like Jordan's Southern Ghor District illustrate the urgency for improved infrastructure in marginalized communities. Inadequate sanitation affects health, gender equality, and economic productivity, necessitating multi-faceted, collaborative efforts.

Format: Presentation followed by Quiz

Module 2: Design and Construction of Mobile Latrines

This module focuses on the design of latrines and their suitability for various contexts and user groups. The module outlines the methodology followed for the Southern Ghor district that integrates health, legal, environmental, and cultural factors to design latrines that align with community needs and aspirations. By the end of the module, you’ll understand how tailored sanitation solutions can enhance public health, livelihoods, and dignity.

Format: Presentation followed by online quiz

Module 3: Community Engagement and Students Participation

This module focuses on the importance of community engagement and participation in sanitation projects, using the example of the latrine project in Southern Ghor, Jordan. Community engagement is defined as a collaborative process that involves directly involving community members to address issues affecting their well-being. In sanitation, this approach ensures that projects meet the community's needs, incorporate their perspectives, and foster a sense of ownership, which is essential for long-term sustainability.

Format: Presentation followed by online quiz

Module 4: Sustainability and Scalability of Sanitation

Module 4 covers Sustainability and Scalability of Sanitation Interventions. It explores sanitation solutions that not only work in the short term but can also be sustained over time and scaled to meet the needs of larger populations. These are crucial considerations for ensuring that sanitation improvements are both effective and lasting, particularly in resource-constrained settings.

Format: Presentation followed by Multiple Choice Quiz