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Menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) is about more than access to products. It’s about dignity, education, inclusion, and helping women and girls participate fully in everyday life. 💧

Open conversations can help reduce stigma, strengthen understanding, and create more supportive communities.

Along with our partners at The Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church Development Commission and with support from Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada, we've created a practical resource to support these conversations.

The MHH Community Conversation Guide helps facilitators, educators, and community leaders:
✔️ Organize inclusive discussions
✔️ Demonstrate menstrual products and hygiene practices
✔️ Encourage supportive community action

The session concludes with a traditional coffee ceremony, where participants are encouraged to commit to supporting women and girls in managing menstruation with dignity.

Because lasting change starts with conversation.

Explore the free resource: https://bit.ly/49Qh7hs

Did you know the wrong water container could be risking your family's health? Join Research and Development Without Borders (RDWB) from June 1st to July 3rd for an online workshop on Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS). Check out their post below to learn simple, practical habits to keep your drinking water safe!

💧 The container you use to store water could be putting your family’s health at risk.

Transparent containers allow sunlight to pe*****te, creating the perfect environment for harmful bacteria to grow, making your drinking water unsafe.

Safe water storage is not just a habit; it’s protection for you and your loved ones. ❤️

Want to learn simple, practical ways to keep your household water safe?

📅 Join us from June 1st to July 3rd for our online workshop on Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS).

Together, let’s build healthier homes and safer communities. 💙

🔗 Sign up here: https://cawst.training/event/CTED101_RDWB_202606

🌍 Are you working on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects in Asia? This course is for you!

Starting on June 1, we’re hosting an online course on the basics of household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS). You’ll learn about key topics, including:

🤝 Capacity building and context analysis
💧 Protecting drinking water using the multi-barrier approach
🧠 Behaviour change and best practices

💻 Secure your spot today! Registration closes on May 29, or when full: https://bit.ly/4wB1fZU

Are you new to water quality testing? Starting on June 1, our partner AFMAC-Seeds of Hope International Partnerships will host an online course where you’ll learn how to:

🧪 Use portable test kits
💧 Test water quality in field conditions
📊 Interpret water sample results

If you work in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, community development, or health promotion, this course is for you! It is also open to anyone interested in learning something new.

💻 Secure your spot before registration closes on May 22, or when full: https://buff.ly/SUKYCTl

💧 Want to learn more about water quality data and how it can help communities create lasting change?

Join our webinar on May 20, where guest speakers will share insights and field experience from their work in Uganda with The Ayin Project.

Learn about the importance of:
🧪 Developing water quality labs
🗺️ Using mapping programs for data collection and analysis

If you’re a water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) professional interested in water quality testing and data analysis, this webinar is for you.

📅 Sign up now! Registration closes on May 20, or when full: https://buff.ly/UUpsm5M

Want to learn more about community sanitation? We’re hosting a series of webinars with our partner AFMAC-Seeds of Hope International Partnerships starting on May 18. Join us to hear all about sanitary inspection forms.

You’ll learn how to:
🌍 Support climate resilience by using the forms
📝 Select the appropriate form for different contexts
🔍 Apply your findings to water safety plans

Ideal for anyone working in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector.

💻 Secure your spot! Sign up before registration closes on May 15, or when full: https://buff.ly/qzibj8v

💧 Need a simple guide on chlorination for your water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) needs?

Our chlorine fact sheet, co-developed with WASH Skills Development Organization, is a helpful resource for workshop facilitators, practitioners, or anyone who wants quick tips in one place.

It covers key topics, including:
🚰 Source water requirements and logistics
🧪 Factors that affect how well chlorine works
🔧 Operation, costs, and maintenance

🌏 Available in English, Spanish, French, and Khmer.
💻 Download your copy today! https://buff.ly/j77Cd53

Congratulations to Les Stehmeier on this well-deserved spotlight! Les has generously shared his time, expertise, and mentorship to support CAWST’s research and technical development while helping others grow. We are deeply grateful to Les and to all of our volunteers whose dedication makes a meaningful difference. For , we’re proud to celebrate their contributions!

🛠️ Want to learn how to build stronger water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems for the future?

Join our two-part webinar series starting on May 6, where you’ll learn about:

🌍 Climate change risks and how to overcome challenges with resilient WASH systems
🤝 Shared experiences and lessons from practitioners in our sector
💡 Practical and sustainable approaches for programs

Ideal for WASH practitioners, government staff, nonprofit workers, and program managers interested in climate resilience.

💻 Register before May 4, or when seats are full: https://buff.ly/MGUyiJg

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