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Access to clean water, improved sanitation, and good hygiene services are essential human rights that significantly improve health, education, and overall well-being. However, in Ethiopia, millions still lack access to these services. Read more...
South Ari District exemplifies its efforts in strengthening WASH systems to the Joint Technical Review (JTR) mission. Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia has been supporting three districts of Amhara region (Dera, Farta and North Mecha) to strengthen their monitoring system using a management information system (MIS) and the region is showing interest in cascading the monitoring system to other districts across the region. Read more...
Availability of up-to-date data is deciding the resource allocation in the three Sustainable WASH Programme (SWP) districts of Amhara Region. Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Amhara Water and Energy Bureau and the Amhara Media Corporation, is utilising media to spread WASH messages and advocate for change. Read more...
Bringing people together in a joint regional forum in Amhara, Ethiopia Read more...
AfricaSan7 Conference, Swakopmund, 06 - 11 November 2023 Read more...
Tax exemption on a number of products can play an important role in improving sanitation coverage in Ethiopia Read more...
Imagine a future where every child in South Ari Woreda/District has clean water to drink, a safe toilet to use, and the knowledge to wash their hands properly. This is no longer a dream, rather it is a mission in motion. In 2019, South Ari Woreda embarked on a journey to achieve Sustainable... Read more...
UNICEF and IRC Ethiopia are transforming sanitation in four towns with the innovative City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation method, backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Read more...
This is a story of South Ari Woreda's pioneering kebeles, showcasing their efforts in developing and implementing a water safety plan that has enhanced the safety, quality, and service delivery of their water and sanitation. Read more...
Many of the participants remarked favourably on the training and they said that the approach is excellent Read more...
Profitable businesses and positive community change. Read more...
A market-based approach to increasing access to affordable and sustainable hygiene products. Read more...
Members of the South Ari Woreda water safety team visited Arba Minch Town Water Supply and Sewerage Enterprises and were greatly impressed by the high level of professionalism. Read more...
Farta Woreda is using on the spot water treatment methods using liquid chlorine dispenser kits. Read more...
Lessons captured during a learning exchange visit to IRC partner districts in Ethiopia. Read more...
Equity in sanitation: Empowering women entrepreneurs. Read more...
This is the story of Yeshi, an Ethiopian woman who became a successful sanitation entrepreneur. Read more...
The WASH SDG programme is making efforts towards being Gender Equality and Social Inclusive (GESI) sensitive, but is a long way from being GESI empowered Read more...