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Washing hands at a market

Lutte contre le COVID-19 au Mali, au Niger et au Burkina

Published on: 21/04/2020
Le Mali, le Niger et le Burkina Faso ont mis en œuvre une batterie de mesures sociales dans le secteur eau potable et assainissement dans le cadre de la lutte contre le coronavirus. Mais les besoins des populations, notamment celles dites vulnérables ont-elles été réellement prises en compte pour...

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Poverty kills

Published on: 20/04/2020
Every now and again the rich world has its nose rubbed in the true meaning of poverty. The coronavirus pandemic is but the latest example. We need to make sure it's the last.

Cartoon of Burkinabè asking their president for water during the pandemic (cartoon by André Jules Nikiema)

COVID-19 and rural water crisis: putting pressure on Burkina Government

Published on: 20/04/2020
IRC and WASH specialists are working hard to ensure that the rural population is not abandoned in this time of crisis.

Should sanitation be taxed?

Ensuring that sanitation products and services remain affordable through favorable tax policies for consumers and manufacturers is important for...
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Participants at the Bihar workshop, February 2020

Holistic planning: a must to ensure sustainable services

Published on: 15/04/2020
Through source security, service provision and waste management, the state of Bihar has used a holistic approach to ensure sustainability of services.

Woman fetching water in northern Burkina - © IRC Burkina

COVID-19 in Burkina: again the rural population is left behind

Published on: 14/04/2020
Everything for the privileged and nothing for the disadvantaged!

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Honduras has published WASH sector emergency plan for COVID-19

Published on: 09/04/2020
A stakeholder network has formulated a WASH response to the pandemic in Honduras as contribution to the broader public health response; and continued public service delivery.

Schoolchildren practising handwashing in Ghana

A lesson that can save lives

Published on: 09/04/2020
It is never too early to learn good practice that may be lifesaving.

Kenyan school girls taking the pledge in past activitiy

Keep focus on menstrual hygiene management also during COVID-19

Published on: 08/04/2020
Continue with menstrual hygiene management (MHM) activities during COVID-19 as so much still needs to be done especially for the vulnerable.

Burkina Faso : a water sanitation and hygiene information sheet

The status of WASH at national and municipal levels and how IRC and a coalition of partners are working together with Government to inspire and...
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Participants at the review meeting in Banfora

Performance evaluation: the 2019 review of Banfora

Published on: 06/04/2020
The municipality of Banfora has held its second annual review of drinking water, hygiene and sanitation projects and programmes.

Assefash Tadesse, sanitation entrepreneur

How an 8th grade dropout sanitation entrepreneur is saving lives

Published on: 02/04/2020
Becoming a sanitation entrepreneur against the odds in Ethiopia.

Strong WASH systems: political buy-in and leadership

A systems approach requires us to know the importance of political buy-in and strong leadership.
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Strong WASH systems: playing the hub role

A WASH system is made up of different people and organisations, so it's important that they all work well together.
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Strong WASH systems: the importance of master planning

Achieving the sustainable development goal for water and sanitation is hard to imagine. The first step is to work out the steps needed to get there.
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Mural in India

Comment postuler pour le Prix Ton Schouten 2020

Published on: 31/03/2020
L'IRC cherche des jeunes communicateurs sur le thème de l’eau potable, l’assainissement et l’hygiène pour le Prix Ton Schouten.

Using stories to inspire change in India

It is time to apply for the 2020 Ton Schouten Award!

Published on: 31/03/2020
Do you believe in the power of stories to inspire positive change? IRC is looking to support young communicators through the Ton Schouten Award for WASH Storytelling. Submit your applications or nominations by 8 May, 2020.

Mayuri Bhattacharjee

The 'lazy woman' speaks, inspires and acts

Published on: 27/03/2020
Stories from Mayuri and reflections on her Ton Schouten Award for WASH Storytelling year.

Participants pendant la réunion en février 2020

Evaluation des performances : Banfora à l’heure du bilan 2019

Published on: 26/03/2020
La mairie de Banfora a tenu sa deuxième revue annuelle des projets et programmes d’eau potable, hygiène et assainissement.

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SWA Webinar: COVID-19 and WASH with UNICEF, WHO, and Governments

Published on: 25/03/2020
This Sanitation and Water for All partnership webinar "COVID-19 and WASH, features UNICEF, WHO and Governments. It includes: A presentation from WHO and UNICEF on WASH Preparedness and Response for COVID-19 Interventions from senior Government officials in Cambodia, Guinea (TBC), and Colombia...

8th Virtual conference on menstrual hygiene management in schools

Published on: 24/03/2020
This year's theme is Innovation in MHM: Putting Girls at the Centre.

Trash near the river Mpanga in Uganda

Watershed webinar on linkages between WASH and IWRM

Published on: 24/03/2020
This Watershed webinar shares and discusses WASH and IWRM developments.

Watershed webinar on linkages between WASH and IWRM

Consolidation of experiences shared and initiatives taken by Wetlands International and partners in the Watershed empowering citizens programme.
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A message from the CEO

A message from the CEO

Published on: 20/03/2020

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RWSN Webinar series on Human right to water - achievable by 2030? 14 April to 16 June 2020

Published on: 19/03/2020
What are practical implications to achieve the human right to water by 2030? Solutions to this question will be explored from different practical and legal angles every Tuesday until 16 June 2020 in English, French and/or Spanish.

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