Preparations for the 9th Africa Water Week (AWW9), scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from 13 – 18 October, are in full swing. With over 1,500 participants expected from across Africa and beyond, this pivotal event will serve as a platform to assess progress toward the Africa Water Vision, evaluate the current landscape, and…
From May 20-24, 2024, Bali, Indonesia, hosted the 10th World Water Forum (WWF10) under the theme “Water for Shared Prosperity.” This global gathering brought together governments, development partners, and civil society organizations to explore solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges. With the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) fast approaching, WWF10 served as a…
Lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) disproportionately impacts women and girls. From their time spent collecting water, to their unique needs for privacy to manage menstruation, women stand to benefit significantly from efforts to strengthen water and sanitation systems. However, for these investments to have widespread impact on gender equality…