EVALUATION OF TEACHERS' AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTS ON WASH EDUCATION IN GEORGIAN SCHOOLS

Abstract

Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools is essential for creating a healthy learning environment and promoting the well-being of students. Despite global progress in improving WASH services, many schools, particularly in rural areas of developing countries, still face significant challenges in providing adequate WASH facilities. This study assesses the awareness, knowledge, and insights of teachers in schools involved and not involved in USAID- and Coca-Cola Foundation-funded WASH programs in Georgia between 2015 and 2021. It aims to evaluate the impact of these programs on teachers’ understanding of WASH conditions, their professional development in this field, and how these factors influence their teaching practices