Health and Hygiene
At Living Water International we believe that drilling a well isn’t enough. Having a clean water source is essential to the health of a village; however,the combination of clean water and improved hygiene behavior reduces the number of deaths by diarrheal diseases by an average of 65%. Living Water International is committed to providing–at minimum an introduction to health and hygiene principles at every new well we drill that is culturally and developmentally appropriate.
Hygiene Training
LWI offers a one day hands-on training seminar in health and hygiene education that utilizes the Participatory Learning method. This approach uses our Living Well Club. This curriculum was created for teaching school-aged children the importance of basic health and hygiene and has creatively wrapped these lessons around Bible stories. These lessons can be modified for adults as well, and can be facilitated during the week of your short term trip.
Topics include:
Importance of hand washing, Keeping water clean, Oral re-hydration skills, Oral hygiene, the integration of spiritual truths into lessons about physical wellness.
Registration:
Registration in the Health and Hygiene Training Program requires the completion of a registration form and submission of payment. Seminars fill quickly, so register early.
Fill out your registration form here.
Cost:
A $35 fee includes the training itself, a training manual, a morning snack and lunch. Participants are responsible for any other meals, accommodation, and transportation to the Living Water Headquarters.
Schedule:
For upcoming dates and locations, please see the training schedule.
For more information, contact Lael Kucera (lael@water.cc).
Hygiene Informational Videos
If you are unable to attend training, or need a refresher before going on your trip, we will have informational videos online available by Spring, 2012.
Health and Hygiene Program
LWI Houston
4001 Greenbriar Dr. Suite 200
Stafford, TX 77477
t. 281-207-7838
f. 281-207-7845
Online Resources
Lessons and drawings from the previous 2 day hygiene course are available to course graduates. Please contact your instructor for the current password. This course is currently not available.
Hygiene Training Lessons and Drawings (Password protected)
Links to Health & Hygiene Research and Information:
Hesperian–Community Health books and research information
LifeWind International–Community Health Evangleism (CHE) training course.
World Health Organization (WHO)–Publication: PHAST Step-by-step guide
SODIS–Water disinfection process
Center for Disease Control–Traveler’s health information
Links to Health & Hygiene Education Resources and Supplies:
Brevis–Infection control products for educators
Discount School Supplies–Supplies
Lakeshore Learning–Health & nutrition education supplies (including big teeth)
Creative Wholesale–Craft supplies
Oriental Trading Company–Supplies
