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Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (I-WASH) 2024

TOPIC : WASH in Emergency Settings

Brief Description

The course on Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (I-WASH) is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding of an approach that encompasses various interconnected aspects related to water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion. It focuses on addressing the interdependencies between these sectors to improve public health and well-being, in both technical and non-technical aspects.

Topic of I-WASH 2024 is WASH in Emergency Settings which is critical to prevent disease outbreaks and provide basic human dignity in limited condition. The I-WASH summer course 2024 is dedicated to equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills to address sanitation needs and vital essentials in humanitarian emergency situations. Participants will explore the unique challenges and best practices for providing effective sanitation solutions, ensuring public health, and meeting the basic needs of affected populations during crises. Through immersive simulations, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will develop the expertise required for efficient and impactful humanitarian emergency response.

Host University

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Institut Teknologi Bandung

Partner University

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Mahidol University

Class and Field Activities

Class Activities :

Region Vulnerability
Citywide Inclusive Sanitation Approach
Sanitation target : to ensure safely managed sanitation
Climate effect in WASH Sector
Disaster Preparedness & Risk Reduction
Humanitarian Principle and Providing WASH infrastructure in Emergency Settings
Innovation in WASH Technology and Humanitarian Approach for Emergency Response
Rapid Assessment & Monitoring and Evaluation in Emergency Response
Individual Assignment & sharing session
Group Presentation & Discussion

 

Field Activities :

Field Trip Tangkuban Perahu and Lembang Fault Area;
Practical Experience in building WASH facilities in Emergency Setting (in collaboration with Indonesian Redcross);
Cultural Activities

Program Schedule

July 13th – July 27th – ONLINE CLASS every Tuesday & Thursday afternoon and Saturday (all day)

July 28th – August 4rd – OFFLINE PRACTICAL WORK & EXCURSION

August 5th – August 8th – ONLINE group assignment presentation & discussion

Who could be a participant?

Call for participant is now open for bachelor and master students majoring science and engineering, limited to (first come first serve basis) :
Fourth Grade Bachelor Student
Master Student
Majoring in Science and Engineering Program
International Students & ITB Students are welcome

Credit-Earning

IS6152 Emergency Sanitation Management – Magister Program of Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure course (2 credits)

Program Cost:
FREE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (*LIMITED SEAT), ITB STUDENTS (COMMITMENT FEE RP 200.000,-)

Registration

Please visit following link to apply for ITB International Virtual Courses
Registration: https://admission.itb.ac.id/registration/nonreguler/ivc

Venue

Bandung Institute of Technology, Jatinangor Campus
Let. Gen. Ret. Dr. (HC) Mashudi No.1, Sayang, Jatinangor, Sumedang Regency, West Java 45363

Contact

i-wash.ftsl@itb.ac.id