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
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.
Despite fears of collapse, water, sanitation, and hygiene draw closer to epic goal
By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue – April 20, 2021
Circle of Blue and the Wilson Center posted the first of the three articles in our WASH project. In this article IRC"s Stef Smits and Harold of Agua consult were interviewed alongside many key actors in the WASH sector.
COVID-19 has significantly changed the project and funding landscape for water, sanitation, and hygiene, and will continue to do so, experts say. Read more
The paradox for Uganda is that in healthcare facilities – where lives are treated and mended - a safe and adequate water supply is the least priority. Read more
The district experiences devastating floods every year, with River Nyamwamba always bursting its banks, leaving a trail of destruction. More than 100,000 people were affected by floods that hit Kasese District last May, destroying gardens, bridges, schools, houses and other properties. Read more
Vida Duti IRC Ghana's country director commended the Paramount Chief of the New Juaben traditional area, Daasebre Prof. Oti Boateng of the great healthcare and sanitation project 'Operation Clean Communities' setup to support Govt deal with the huge health challenges that need communities in the country to make such programmes work effectively. Read more
IRC Associate features in the Nº 6 - February 2021 issue of Smart Water Magazine Bimonthly, p87-91.
Covid-19 has heightened the need for ensuring clean water and sanitation for all, the UN's sixth SDG. What role can FDI play in this? Read more.
IRC's work in India has been featured in The Good Sight WASH special edition (on page 128). Other sector partners including Water for People have also been featured.
The issue offers interesting insights about WASH initiatives and, more importantly, attempts to understand how they are creating healthier communities among the under-served populations in different parts of the globe. Read more