This page is currently under revision. The Field Support Team (FST) mechanism is the principal means for the Global WASH Cluster (GWC) to provide operational support to National Coordination Platforms (NCPs) on coordination, information management, assessment and people-centred programming inclusion. The FST has provided surge support via a partners to NCPs since 2008.
The GWC is currently reviewing the model that provides support through surge deployments, remote support and global support to NCPs in achieving the 6+1 core fnctions, as outlined in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Reference Module for Cluster Coordination. More information on the situation will be provided soon.
To request support from the FST (or additional members), please review the services available and request process on the Operational Support section.