IRC in the media
Media organisations come to IRC for globally-acknowledged expertise in the fields of water, sanitation and hygiene
Media organisations come to IRC for globally-acknowledged expertise in the fields of water, sanitation and hygiene
Published in the NWSC herald Uganda by Written By: Allan Mwesiga
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has moved to extend its partnership with US-based NGO Water for People, and also bring on board the IRC to support water sanitation and hygiene services, drive change, enhance research, develop new tools and approaches to planning and develop and deliver resilient WASH systems in an alliance. A memorandum of understanding will be signed by the three partners to, among other things, contribute to key government documents such as the NRM manifesto, NWSC Corporate Plan, and the Local Government Development Plan.
[Dutch Water sector media] Today, 15 October, is Global Handwashing Day. Washing hands is by far the most simple and effective way of preventing illness, including the spread of Covid-19.
Handwashing remains an essential prevention measure against COVID-19 while vaccines are being rolled out. And it is simple: it only takes clean water and soap.
IRC's work in Burkina Faso profiled - The team of teachers In Burkina Faso that has been trained by IRC Wash in hand hygiene practices.
An article published September 2021 in the Uganda local newspaper the Monitor.
Authorities in Kabarole District are struggling to improve sanitation and access to safe water, especially in rural areas where access to safe water is at 68 per cent.
The story of Khorik Istiana, winner of the 2021 Ton Schouten Award for WASH Storytelling has been featured in a number of news outlets in Indonesia. Read more:
Note that the articles are all published in Indonesian.
Published on NTV Breakfast show with CEO IRC, PS MWE and ED CSBAG, 06/05/2021 - KICK STARTER: How systems strengthening can improve WASH services - YouTube
Asutifi North District Assembly in collaboration with its partners have prepared a 13-year Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Master Plan. A grant enables local civil society organisations to support the plan and get involved in allied action with the authorities. Read more.
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Article written by Mulema Najib of Watchdog news Uganda, 27 April.
Jeremiah Nyaga, the Board chairperson of Uganda Water and Sanitation Network (UWASNET) affirmed CSOs commitment towards the government in the implementation of NDP III programmes.
Published news, 04/05/2021 by Naomi Kabarungi Wabyona
Published in the New vision in April 2021
Martin Watisisi the regional Water and Sanitation (WASH) advisor at International Water and Sanitation Center (IRC) in western Uganda said that they were working with Kabarole district local government
Published on – NTV news April 2021 - Locals in Kabarole unsatisfied with health quality - YouTube;