Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to GIS for WASH Programmes

• Introduction to GIS and its relevance to WASH programmes
• Overview of GIS software (QGIS) and key features for WASH applications
• Basic GIS concepts: layers, data types, and spatial analysis tools
• Setting up QGIS for WASH programme work
• Data sources for WASH mapping (e.g., satellite imagery, field surveys, and open data)

Case Study:

• Mapping Water Resources: Participants will use QGIS to map and visualise water sources (e.g., wells, boreholes) in a region, assessing the accessibility and distribution of water resources.

Module 2: Spatial Data Collection and Preparation for WASH Projects

• Data collection methods for WASH programmes (e.g., GPS, remote sensing, community-based data)
• Data types and formats used in WASH (e.g., raster, vector)
• Importing and cleaning geospatial data in QGIS
• Georeferencing and digitising field data for WASH analysis
• Creating and managing WASH-specific geospatial databases

Case Study:

• Sanitation Facility Mapping: Participants will collect and digitise data on sanitation facilities (e.g., latrines, septic tanks) from field surveys and georeference the data to identify gaps in sanitation coverage.

Module 3: Spatial Analysis for WASH Programme Planning

• Introduction to spatial analysis techniques for WASH (e.g., buffer zones, proximity analysis)
• Identifying underserved areas and prioritising interventions
• Analysing access to water and sanitation using spatial data
• Conducting population density and vulnerability mapping for targeted interventions
• Risk analysis for waterborne diseases using GIS

Case Study:

• Access to Safe Water Analysis: Participants will analyse the proximity of households to water sources and identify underserved areas using buffer zones and proximity analysis in QGIS.

Module 4: Visualisation and Mapping for WASH Programmes

• Creating thematic maps for WASH data (e.g., water access, sanitation coverage, hygiene risks)
• Using QGIS symbology and classification techniques to represent WASH data
• Generating reports and exporting maps for stakeholders
• Creating interactive maps for monitoring and reporting purposes
• Presenting spatial data in an easy-to-understand format for decision-makers

Case Study:

• Mapping Hygiene Risks: Participants will create a thematic map showing areas at high risk of hygiene-related diseases, such as open defecation zones, and develop strategies for intervention.

Module 5: Monitoring and Evaluation of WASH Interventions Using GIS

• Introduction to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for WASH programmes
• Using GIS for M&E: tracking progress and assessing impact
• Analysing changes in water and sanitation coverage over time
• Conducting field-based data validation and quality control
• Reporting on WASH programme outcomes and impact using GIS

Case Study:

• Impact Assessment of WASH Interventions: Participants will use GIS to assess the effectiveness of a water supply intervention by comparing pre- and post-intervention access to safe water and sanitation.