In 2021, the German Jordanian University (GJU) launched a Master's program in Humanitarian WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) to strengthen the capacity of national staff, with a focus on early-career professionals, and to localize WASH education within the humanitarian sector. The program is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to address critical humanitarian challenges effectively.
As part of a strategic approach to link the Humanitarian WASH program with larger capacity-building initiatives, GJU is organizing a short training course in the form of a webinar series.
The series is an integral part of the activities implemented and led by the GWN/GTO and GJU collaborative project, “Contribution of the WASH Network to strengthening and transforming humanitarian WASH coordination, capacities, and cooperation with other actors to achieve localized, gender-equitable, climate-sensitive, environmentally friendly, and complementary humanitarian WASH assistance.” This initiative not only enriches early-career professionals' expertise but also fosters a dynamic learning environment that bridges scientific knowledge with practical experience.
GJU, in collaboration with GWN/GTO and SuSanA, is hosting this webinar series to advance understanding of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) triple nexus within the WASH sector and tackle interdisciplinary challenges in real-world contexts. understanding of the HDP. The goal is to establish a knowledge-sharing platform to explore the scope, challenges, and opportunities in implementing the triple nexus approach.
The webinar is co-hosted by the German WASH Network/German Toilet Organization, the German-Jordanian University, and SuSanA.
The series consists of two sessions:
Foundations for the Future – Understanding and Implementing the HDP Nexus
Session 1
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
Time: 03:00– 05:00 p.m. AST / 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. CET
Speakers & topics:
| Timeslot | Speaker | Topic |
| 3:00 - 3:35 PM | Dr. Jean Lapegue, Senior Technical Advisor WASH (Action Contre La Faim ACF) |
Understanding & Operationalizing the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus. Access the presentation slides here. |
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3:35 - 4:10 PM |
Giuliaserena Gagliardini, WASH Specialist and Whole of Syria WASH Cluster Coordinator- UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Region (UNICEF) and Nidaa Hussen, WASH Climate Change Officer in MENARO UNICEF office |
Access the presentation slides here. |
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4:10 - 4:45 PM |
Hiba Abualrob, Regional WASH coordinator - Health, Disasters, Climate & Crises (HDCC) Unit – MENA Region (IFRC) |
WASH: Where Humanitarian, Development, and Peace Intersect – Key Principles. Access the presentation slides here. |
Watch the full recording here.
Further Links and Ressources:
Session 2
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 10:00– 12:00 a.m. AST / 08:00 – 10:00 a.m. CET
Speakers & topics:
| Timeslot | Speaker | Topic |
|
10:00 -10:35 AM |
Dr. Ahmad Altarawnah, Climate Resilience Project Manager (UNDP-Jordan) | Climate Resilience and Disaster Risks Reduction in Ma'an Governorate |
| 10:35-11:10 AM | Anna Rubert, Water and Habitat Regional Coordinator (Near and Middle East) (International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)) | “Joining Forces” |
| 11:10-11:45 AM |
Johannes Rück, Network Coordiantor, German Toilet Organization GTO & German WASH Network |
Building WASH Resilience, Conflict Sensitivity, and Peacebuilding – A Joint Operational Framework for the WASH Sector |
Further Ressources:
- German WASH network: Joint Operational Framework
- Report Regional Exchange Forum
- E-Learning: IRC the WASH Systems Acadamy
