@IRCWASH

International think and do tank supporting water sanitation and hygiene services for life.

 Africa, Asia and Latin America
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Help shape Africa’s water and sanitation future. From 17–21 August 2026, over 1,000 African leaders and global partners will convene in Kigali for the Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026.
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Registration is now open for the Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026. Join African leaders, institutions, and global partners working to align leadership, reform, and finance for sustainable water and sanitation systems across the continent.
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Join our Talk Show on the Global Report on Water & Sanitation Utilities! 📅 27 Aug | 📷12:00 |📷#SDG6, #SDG11 & #SDG13 and shaping a sustainable, resilient future. @UNHABITAT @IRCWASH #WWWeek
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💧 WHO’s 2024 health & environment scorecards show how 194 countries are tackling unsafe water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH)—plus air pollution, climate change & more. Use the new summary score to drive action & accountability. Read more/explore data 👉 tinyurl.com/mrr5sxmj
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Read the interview with John Butterworth, @IRCWASH , on the Global Water and Sanitation Utilities Report 📚 ➡️gwopa.unhabitat.org/resource…
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It takes a village to achieve common goals, but collective action isn't easy. Our Safe Water team works to coordinate governments and grantees to protect water resources. They came up with some essential elements for achieving long-term water security: hiltonfoundation.org/learnin…

Collective Action: Pipe Dream or Reality?  

In grantmaking, as in any other part of our lives, we know that “it takes a village” and that we are better off when we work together collectively to

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A data collector interviews a resident from the Ama Agyemang community in Asutifi North district, Ghana. He asks him questions that include: 🛖 Household demographics 🚰 Water accessibility and quality 🚽 Sanitation facilities @hiltonfound | #WaterTRACS
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👥💧 Meet the experts driving change in rural water service! Join our upcoming #webinar: Ensuring That Water Supply Services Perform: Learning from Implementation and Research 🕒 3 December, 14:00-15:30 CET (Geneva) 🌐 English, français REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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12 years ago I was in NYC to present a report to the #UNGA, but instead, I watched #HurricaneSandy hit. Here's one thing I learned that day: change happens when those with power are convinced that a certain topic is a priority: lnkd.in/gEdkzi72 #WaterAction #SDG6
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Water resilience projects face huge funding barriers—many can’t access #ClimateFinance due to complex criteria. It’s time for streamlined, diversified finance solutions that support #WaterResilience. 👉 What you need to know about #ClimateFinanceforWASH: bit.ly/ClimateFinanceWSA
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President Akufo-Addo of #Ghana Signs Presidential Compact on WASH @UNICEF supports this presidential compact that will allocate funds to ensure that WASH services reach schools and healthcare facilities, as well as remote communities Learn more ➡️sanitationandwaterforall.org…
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Great news! 🎉 With support from @FCDOGOVUK + partners through the Heads of State Initiatives, @NAkufoAddo has signed a historic Presidential Compact on Water and Sanitation committing $1.7 billion annually until 2030 to bring vital water, sanitation, and hygiene services to schools, health centres & rural communities across Ghana. More here👉bit.ly/478mFB #GoFarGoTogether @sanwatforall
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Today at #worldwaterweek, the UK championed the importance of gender equitable #WASH systems, exploring actions and solutions alongside @usaid and partners including @ircwash @universityleeds and @wateraid 💧
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Collaboration is essential in addressing global water challenges. As #WorldWaterWeek unfolds, we emphasise the importance of integrating water, food security, and biodiversity. Together, we aim to create lasting solutions for a water-secure world. ⬇️ worldwaterweek.org/news/brid…
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Let us work together to ensure that no one is left behind in our pursuit of equitable and sustainable WASH solutions. #WASHAwayInequality #Everyonesbusiness
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Exciting News! On Aug. 28, President Akufo-Addo will sign the Ghana Compact on WASH in Accra. This initiative aims to improve public health, boost climate resilience, & ensure WASH access for all by 2030. #Ghana #SDG6 @mswrgovgh @SDGsPresidency @sanwatforall @UNICEFGhana @IRCWASH
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✨ SAVE THE DATE | Virtual launch of the new e-Learning course, “Building WASH Resilience, Conflict Sensitivity and Peace” led by the German WASH Network, @germantoiletorg, @IRCWASH and supported by @GermanyDiplo. 📅 20 Aug 2024, 3PM CEST Register now! tinyurl.com/3n7j47ds
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A new RWASH study shows by investing in piped, climate-smart water systems, the cost of providing water to refugees & host communities has dropped by a massive 92% in Ethiopia compared to water trucking. #WithRefugees Read More: bit.ly/3xdBt4o
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❓Is it OK for women to miss out on: 🚸Education 💼Work 📢Public life? We urge candidates in the #EUElections2024 to help ensure EVERYONE has access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene by signing our pledge: wateraid.org/stand-up-for-wa… #StandUp4Water
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#EUElections2024: @europeangreens' manifesto rightly affirms that water is a human right. @BasEickhout @TerryReintke @msaraswati @saskiabrimont please sign the #StandUp4Water pledge to make water a political priority in the next European Parliament. ➡️wateraid.org/stand-up-for-wa…⬅️
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