Recently I listened to a speech by Arnold Schwarzenegger on how the climate movement is stuck and needs to reset. I think our approach to solving the water and sanitation crisis could help. Read more...
Systematic or systemic inequalities are grounded in our mindsets; in the way, we think, in the way we plan, in the way we see people, and in the way we interpret the rights to water and sanitation. Read more...
The drive for reaching SDG 6 has created a big demand from private safe water businesses to help governments supply safe water. Read more...
Last year our IRC colleague Marion bought a dream apartment on the sunny island of Majorca for herself and her daughter. At the moment, she is staying there to keep an eye on the renovation of her apartment. That's not going as well as she had expected. First there was a big leak and now she has... Read more...
The case of Kijura Town Council in Kabarole District, Uganda. Read more...
Influencing national policy and bringing it back to district level. Read more...
IRC is one of the event supporters of the virtual event – the Digital World Water Congress – from 24 May – 4 June this year. The Congress will include a range of presentations, networking opportunities, poster sessions and much more. To register and find out more about the congress, please visit:... Read more...
This webinar is part of the Water Dialogue, and will look into the topic of a water-literate society. Read more...
Check out the Watershed Facebook page for the virtual field visits taking place every Thursday at 12:00 CET. Read more...
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. Read more...
The 20th African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition (AfWA ICE2020) will be held in Kampala, Uganda and will focus on "breaking new grounds to accelerate access to water and sanitation for all". IRC's CEO Patrick Moriarty is one of the keynote speakers. Read more...
L'intention est évidemment très juste, mais beaucoup de solutions actuelles ne marcheront pas. Nous devrons construire des systèmes nationaux et locaux solides, dédiés à l'universalisation. Read more...
The main purpose of this report is to reflect with key stakeholders involved in trying to scale up HWTS in Ghana (as part of the Safe Water Phase II) on what happened. Read more...
In six videos, relevant topics on running a safe water business are discussed. Read more...
The complicated landscape of safe drinking water for households is discussed in this podcast. Read more...
“It is important to rethink things, to bring something new, but this depends on the region, on where you are”. Read more...
« Il est important de repenser les choses, d’apporter du nouveau, mais cela dépend de la région dans laquelle vous vous trouvez. » Read more...
Lessons learned from the Safe Water Phase 2 initiative (2015-2018): a WASH Talk podcast. Read more...
New 2018 RWSN webinar series on rural water services, April 3rd - June 5th, 2018 Read more...
The Safe Water 2 Programme is "a place for innovation," says Hester Foppen of Aqua for All . As a partner in the ' Safe Water Phase 2' Programme , IRC spoke to her about business viability and innovation at a stakeholder workshop in Nepal in the fall of 2017. Read more...