Training the next generation
Kivu WASH Fellowship
A 5-month fellowship program training Rwandan university students to lead WASH and NTD prevention in their communities.
About the fellowship
What Is the Kivu WASH Fellowship?
The Kivu WASH Fellowship is a structured training program run by the Bilharzia Storytelling Initiative. It brings together first and second year university students in Rwanda who are studying medicine, public health, pharmacy, and related fields.
Over five months, fellows take part in monthly in-person training sessions covering water, sanitation, hygiene, and neglected tropical diseases. Between sessions, they apply what they learn through community fieldwork, reflection essays, and participation tracking.
The program is also a research study. BSI measures knowledge and skills before and after the training, and the cohort's experience will be documented in a case study report designed to help other organizations replicate the model.
Duration
5 months
June to October 2026
Format
Monthly sessions
3 days in person each month
Output
Case study report
Documenting the model for scale-up
Who can apply
University students
Year 1 and 2, health-related fields
What fellows will do
Program Objectives
Develop and deliver a structured curriculum on WASH and NTDs.
Assess changes in fellows' knowledge and skills before and after training.
Evaluate how well fellows can apply their learning in community settings.
Document lessons and produce a case study report for scale-up.
2026 schedule
Fellowship Dates
Each session runs for three days of in-person training. Fellows are expected to attend all five sessions.
Session 1
June 19 – 21, 2026
Session 2
July 17 – 19, 2026
Session 3
August 14 – 16, 2026
Session 4
September 18 – 20, 2026
Session 5
October 16 – 18, 2026
Who should apply
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to first and second year students at Rwandan universities studying in the following fields:
Interested in the fellowship or want to support it?