Global Handwashing Day 2021
WASH in Schools (WinS) Overview and Overview of WinS in the Light of COVID-19
In support of the operationalization
of the Department of Education’s Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan
(BE-LCP), and as part of the initiatives under the DepEd COVID-19 Response and the Brigada Eskuwela 2020, the WASH
in Schools Technical Working Group (WinS TWG) will be conducting a series of
Webinars covering topics on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools and
how it will support remote learning environment. These shall form part of the initiatives of
the Department of Education Basic Education Learner Support Services – School
Health Division (BLSS-SHD) and WinS partner organizations – UNICEF, Save the
Children Philippines and GIZ - under capacity building and technical support
and assistance in preparation for the school opening and operations for the
coming school year 2020-2021.
1. To conduct WASH in Schools (WinS) basic overview Of WinS in the Light of COVID-19 orientation and basic training and re-training on the WASH in Schools program of the DepEd to Division and School Coordinators and Staff including but not limited to WinS Coordinators, School Heads, Teachers.
2. To promote WASH in Schools and encourage adaptation of WinS Behaviors and practices in remote learning, and as preparation for the physical use of schools on a limited or full capacity with compliance to DepEd Order No. 20 s.2020
