Overview of Project SEAWAVE Human Values-based Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.”
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education Water Sanitation and Hygiene ______________________ Science Environment/Ecology Geography Agriculture Sociology Civics and Other Subjects
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education a process in which individuals gain •Awareness of their living environment
•Knowledge
•Skills
•Values
•Experiences
and the determination that enables them to act - individually and collectively - to solve present and future water, sanitation and related hygiene problems
-an innovative approach that not only imparts knowledge on water, sanitation and hygiene but also inspires and motivates learners to change their behaviour towards wise and sustainable use of water.
HVWSHE approach has many advantages • can be integrated with ease to the existing curriculum
• creates a lasting impact through character development, when understood, appreciated and practiced by children and young adults
• a proven approach practised world-wide, well documented and evaluated by experts
4 Thematic Strands 1. Water and Environmentally Sustainable Development 2. Water for Health, Sanitation and Recreation 3. Water, Social Equity and Human Dignity
4. Water in Culture, Traditions and Religious Practices
1. Water and Environmentally Sustainable Development
Quest for knowledge, Protection Reason, Self-sufficiency Self-awareness, Sacrifice Self-knowledge, Helping Responsibility, Consideration Spirit of Inquiry, Sharing Understanding, Sympathy Duty, Concern for All Ethics, Fellow-feeling
2. Water for Health, Sanitation and Recreation
Cleanliness, Helping Duty, Universal Love Good Behaviour, Fellow-feeling Respect, Healthy Living Serving, Sacrifice Synthesis, Appreciation for Other Caring, Cultures Compassion
3. Water, Social Equity and Human Dignity
Honesty, Dignity Discrimination, Brotherhood Equality, Co-operation Self-analysis, Citizenship Truthfulness, Social Justice Understanding, Unwillingness to hurt
4. Water in Culture, Traditions and Religious Practices Appreciation of other Cultures and religions Patience, Self-respect Concern for all, Self-confidence Respect for service, Responsibility Universal love, Tolerance Friendship, Sympathy Humility, Kindness Self-acceptance, Sharing
While water, sanitation, hygiene and all other concerns are important, HVWSHE has more to do with human values
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