Hygiene Promotion Training - Pashtun Zarhun District, Herat

About the Service

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) organizes educational programs related to hygiene and some other health issues for the residents of Pashtun Zarhun District, Herat province, to raise their level of awareness and information. 

By organizing these educational programs, the IRC office tries to increase the awareness and information of the people in the areas of hand washing, diarrhea control, environmental health, personal health, disadvantages of using open toilets, menstrual health management, home methods of water purification, etc. To promote health at the community level. 

These trainings and hygiene information may seem simple to people who live in cities or have access to essential health services in their places of residence, but this information is vital for people who do not have access to essential health services and in the area of immunity and prevention. It helps a lot from dangerous diseases. 

These services are provided through mobile health teams and volunteers to people who are trying to maintain their health and improve the level of their health knowledge and information at the community level. 

In addition to the aforementioned services, the IRC office also provides basic and basic health services to returnees, people affected by conflicts, those affected by droughts, owners of malnourished children, and people who are displaced or displaced inside the country. 

Accessibility & Additional Information 

Eligible people who need the mentioned services in Pashtun Zarhun District, Herat province, can contact the volunteers or employees of the IRC office. If necessary, people in need can go to the field office of the International Rescue Committee in this province or contact this organization by phone and benefit from these services. The office address, days and working hours of this office are given below: 

Service time: Every week from Sunday to Thursday from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm. 

International Rescue Committee Address: House #24 - Infront of Ferdosi 23, Jada-e-Mokhberat, District 3, Herat. 

Information Center: People who need humanitarian services can ask via WhatsApp number (0729807235) or Facebook Messenger of this online platform to get information and get answers to their questions. The Ask team provides information online to
those in need of humanitarian services of international organizations and, if necessary, refers the needy to the relevant departments to receive and access the services. 

Key Points 

• An appointment is required to provide and discover this service; 
• This service is officially closed on holidays; 
• The services are completely free; 
• The place or building where this service is provided has suitable facilities and is accessible to all clients; 
• The builing does not have a elevator to move clients, but the employees are ready to help you in this office; 
• People who do not have the ability to hear and speak, are informed and understood in sign language; 
• In addition to men, there are also female employees as part of the team to serve you; 
• The men's and women's restrooms are separate and accessible to all clients; 
• These services are provided in Pashto, Dari, and English languages. 

Note: To know the exact location of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) office on Google Maps, click on the following address: