Advanced Training Course on E-WASH Response and Preparedness | 19-23 March 2018 | Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
The advanced training course on Emergency Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (E-WASH) was organized with the support of additional funding from Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS) and with the purpose of improving the capacity of Lao Red Cross Society (LRCS)’s staff to prepare and respond to disasters in the affected areas. The advance 3-day training course was conducted for 15 WASH focal persons from 5 targeted provinces. The training took place at Luang Prabang Provincial Branch and was participated by 15 Participants, 13 Males and 2 Females, from five provincial RC branches (Oudomxay, Xayabouly, Luang Prabang, Khammouan, and Champasak Provinces).
The training for WASH focal persons included theoretical sessions, table-top exercises, and practical sessions, i.e., installation of the water purification unit and construction of a pour-flush toilet (second day).
LRCs has been receiving funding support from the Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS) in strengthening E-WASH capacity since March 2016, focusing mainly on Khammouan Province including the procurement and installation of two water purification units (one in Khammouan and one at the National Headquarter in Vientiane).
Two latrines were also installed in a primary school of Baan Sri Boun Heuang which is located in Muang Nam Bak village and about 95 kilometers from Luang Prabang Province. The school consists of two male teachers and a female teacher and 78 students (42 females and 36 males).
Mission report is available here.
Training Presentations:
- Training objective
- General WATSAN in Emergencies
- Introduction to WASH-Related Diseases
- Manpack Installation
- Introduction to Excreta Disposal, Drainage, and Hand Washing Facilities
- Hygiene Promotion
- Assessment, Action Plan, and Monitoring
Video shows students learning about personal hygiene and the 7-step hand washing.
Photos by IFRC Bangkok
Lao Red Cross Conducts Emergency WASH Training for Volunteers | 26 February – 3 March 2018 | Champasak, Lao PDR
During 26 February to 3 March, Lao Red Cross and IFRC jointly conducted an Emergency WASH (E-WASH) training for the Red Cross volunteers in Monlapamock district, Champasak Province. The two-day training was conducted for 21 volunteers from seven villages and one WASH focal person from the Ministry of Health. The E-WASH training began with theoretical sessions and table-top exercises. The second half of both days mainly focused on practical sessions, i.e. installation of the water purification unit (Aquaplus AP 700 CL) and construction of a pour-flush toilet. Borehole and latrines have also been installed in a primary school of Baan Hin Lat with the help of six male teachers and 98 students (44 female). Baan Hin Lat village is located about 120 kilometers from Pakse and 60 km from Monlapamock district. Click here for more information.
Photos by IFRC Bangkok.
Lao Red Cross Holds Lessons Learned and Closure Workshop for School Safety Project | 26 February 2018 | Vientiane, Lao PDR
Lao Red Cross Society (LRC) Vice President Thongphachanh Sonnasinh chaired a workshop, organized on 26 February, to review the lessons learned from the Disaster Risks Reduction (DRR) in School Project. Among the 24 attendants were representatives from provincial authorities. Between September 2017 to January 2018, LRC has built six classrooms, two bathrooms, and wash basins, as well as provided training on disaster preparedness and first aid to teachers and staff from schools in Vientiane Province. Public announcement systems were also installed in two schools for use during emergency, while medicine and first aid kits were also provided. Click here for more information.
