Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (I-WASH) 2026
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 also current challenges dan issues related to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector.
This program serves not only as a platform for academic and practical learning, but also as a venue for student exchanges, international collaboration, and networking among participants, practitioners, and partner institutions.
Topic of I-WASH 2026 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 2026 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. Small conferences related I-WASH also be part of this activities as research sharing about WASH sector.
Host University
Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Institut Teknologi Bandung
Partner University
South and South East Asian Global Sanitation Graduate School (GSGS) Network, including but not limited to :
1. Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand)
2. Mahidol University (Thailand)
3. Pokhara University (Nepal)
4. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Bangladesh)
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 :
Lembang Fault Area Excursion;
Practical Experience in building WASH facilities in Emergency Setting (in collaboration with Indonesian Redcross);
Cultural Activities
Program Schedule
June 6th – July 11th – ONLINE CLASS
July 13th – July 24th – OFFLINE Practical Work and Excursion
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
IS5258 Emergency Sanitation Management (2 SKS)
Registration
Register yourself in I-WASH 2026 through
https://forms.gle/Y7qKNR2A7u6Y3T1bA
Deadline : May 29th 2026
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