This course focuses on the principles and practices of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS), an approach to improving sanitation and hygiene in communities. It empowers local populations to take the lead in addressing their sanitation needs, leading to sustainable, behavior-changing outcomes that improve public health.

Key Areas of Study:

1. Introduction to Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS): Understanding the philosophy, principles, and objectives of CLTS in sanitation and hygiene.
2. CLTS Methodology: Exploring the process of triggering sanitation behavior change in communities without external subsidies or infrastructure.
3. Facilitation Techniques: Developing the skills to facilitate community discussions and self-assessment to identify sanitation issues and solutions.
4. Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion: Strategies for promoting hygiene practices alongside improvements in sanitation infrastructure.
5. Community Engagement and Ownership: Ensuring that communities take ownership of the process, from planning to implementation, leading to lasting changes.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation of CLTS: Techniques for evaluating the success of CLTS interventions and tracking behavior change.
7. Sustainability and Scaling Up: Ensuring that CLTS initiatives are sustainable and can be expanded to other communities.

Duration: 14 Days