Target B

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.

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Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Community Water Committees: Manage and oversee community water sources, ensuring sustainable use and maintenance.
Sanitation User Groups: Promote and maintain sanitation facilities within the community, emphasizing hygiene practices and waste management.
Community Health Clubs: Promote health and hygiene awareness within communities, including initiatives related to water and sanitation.
Youth Environmental Groups: Raise awareness about environmental issues, including water and sanitation, and engage in community projects.
Women's Water and Sanitation Groups: Address water and sanitation challenges, recognizing the significant impact on women and families.
Neighborhood Associations: Collaborate on community-driven projects, including those related to water and sanitation.
Environmental Stewardship Groups: Dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainability, with a focus on water resources and sanitation.
Local Development Committees: Work on various aspects of local development, including infrastructure projects related to water and sanitation.
Community-Based Organizations: Focus on addressing local needs, including water and sanitation.
Youth and Student Environmental Clubs: School or university-based clubs that engage students in environmental issues, including projects related to water and sanitation in the community.

Training

Community Outreach and Engagement Training: Focuses on building skills in community engagement, communication, and relationship-building to involve local communities in water and sanitation initiatives.
Water Quality Management Certification: Provides training on monitoring and maintaining water quality standards, including testing techniques and analysis methods.
Sanitation Infrastructure Planning and Design Course: Cover the principles of designing and planning sanitation infrastructure suitable for local communities, considering cultural and environmental factors.
Project Management for Water and Sanitation Programs: Teach project management skills specifically tailored to water and sanitation initiatives, covering planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Hygiene Promotion and Behavior Change Training: Focuses on strategies to promote hygiene practices within communities and induce positive behavior change related to water and sanitation.
Community-Based Water Resource Management Workshop: Addresses sustainable management of local water resources, involving community members in decision-making processes.
Environmental Impact Assessment for Water Projects: Provides an understanding of the environmental impact assessment process, especially relevant for water and sanitation projects.
Public Health and Waterborne Diseases Prevention Program: Covers the basics of public health, emphasizing the prevention of waterborne diseases through improved water and sanitation practices.
Advocacy and Policy Development in Water Governance: Focuses on developing advocacy skills to influence policies related to water and sanitation at local and regional levels.
Cross-Cultural Competency for Water Professionals: Addresses the importance of understanding and respecting diverse cultures when working on water and sanitation projects in different communities.

Occupations

Community Development Specialists: Facilitate community engagement, assess local needs, and implement development initiatives collaboratively.
Community Organizers: Mobilize and organize community members to actively participate in water and sanitation projects.
Public Health Educators: Promote health awareness, hygiene practices, and sanitation education within local communities.
Water and Sanitation Engineers: Specialize in water and sanitation infrastructure development and maintenance, ensuring sustainable solutions.
Social Workers: Work with communities to address social issues, advocate for community needs, and foster collaboration in water and sanitation projects.
Project Managers: Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of water and sanitation projects with a focus on community involvement.
Environmental Educators: Raise awareness about environmental issues, including water and sanitation, and engage communities in sustainable practices.
Community Health Workers: Work within communities to promote health and hygiene practices, including water and sanitation.
Facilitators for Participatory Decision-Making: Facilitate inclusive discussions and decision-making processes within communities to ensure their active involvement.
Cultural Liaison Specialists: Understand and respect local cultures and facilitate effective communication and collaboration between organizations and communities.

Back to Goal 6 Targets

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.