WCK, under the #ClaimYourWaterRights Campaign, in partnership with @EndWaterPoverty , held a Community Launch of the campaign through a co-created mural in Mathare led by Congolese artist Kabula Lango to drum up collective action against water privatization.
We've published a new report highlighting the impact of locally-led, rights-based campaigning.
Recommendations:
1⃣Centre communities
2⃣Trust civil society expertise
3⃣Think global, fund local
4⃣Sustain action & funding
5⃣Organise, mobilise, enfranchise
endwaterpoverty.org/wp-conte…
🔔JOB ALERT🔔
We're hiring a new global coordinator to lead our coalition!
Please note that this role can be based in any Global South country where WaterAid has a country office. The deadline to apply is 12pm on Friday 14 March ⬇️
apply.workable.com/wateraid/…
We're hiring! Join our secretariat team⬇️
💧EWP global coordinator➡️apply.workable.com/wateraid/…
💧EWP senior campaigns & communications officer ➡️apply.workable.com/wateraid/…
The deadline to apply for both roles is 12pm on Friday 14 March.
. @PBIHonduras accompanies the Honduran Alternative for Community and Environmental Vindication (@Arcah_hn) to community and hears concerns about the Jiniguare dam to be constructed by Brazilian company with the support of UK Finance: pbicanada.org/2025/02/19/pbi…#PBIaccompanies
Our member @We_OwnIt said: “This crisis loan will keep Thames afloat in the short term, but their underlying business model is rotten... This is the ‘doom loop’ of privatised water & there is only one way to break the cycle – public ownership.”
theguardian.com/business/202…
Our member @ManushyaFdn is facing a 75% budget cut due to the Trump administration's slashing of USAID.
If you can, please support their fundraiser to power Manushya's advocacy on women's empowerment, business + human rights, & climate justice➡️weeboon.com/th/campaign/defe…
The most exciting thing in my job over the past few years? My involvement in the #sanitationworkers empowerment support fund.
Designing it was challenging and exhilarating.
Seeing what the groups achieved was humbling and inspiring.
More in this blog: sanitationworkers.susana.org…
ALT Sanitation workers interacting with civil society and policy stakeholders at a capacity building workshop organized by Center for Law & Justice, Pakistan (Image: Center for Law & Justice)
Every year we offer funding to our members to deliver context-specific community-led action through the #ClaimYourWaterRights campaign.
Over the last 5 years we've funded 47 members in 17 different countries.
Read our granting guidelines for more info⬇️ endwaterpoverty.org/granting…
The most exciting thing in my job over the past few years? My involvement in the #sanitationworkers empowerment support fund.
Designing it was challenging and exhilarating.
Seeing what the groups achieved was humbling and inspiring.
More in this blog: sanitationworkers.susana.org…
ALT Sanitation workers interacting with civil society and policy stakeholders at a capacity building workshop organized by Center for Law & Justice, Pakistan (Image: Center for Law & Justice)
🔔CALL FOR INPUTS🔔
@SRWatSan is calling for contributions to his next report on the critical connection between water and energy.
Submissions can be made in English, French or Spanish. The deadline is February 28.
More information➡️ ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input…
Happy New Month! As we welcome this new beginning, let’s commit to breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation and emphasizing the importance of menstrual hygiene. A healthy period is the foundation of a healthy life!
#MenstrualHealth#PeriodPositivity#Empowerment#Awareness
🔔CONVOCATORIA A CONTRIBUCIONES🔔
El Relator Especial solicita contribuciones para su próximo informe 'El Nexo Entre Agua y Energía'.
Las contribuciones pueden presentarse en español. La fecha límite es el 28 de febrero.
Más información➡️ohchr.org/es/calls-for-input…
LISTEN: Water governance expert Euphresia Luseka shares her view on how to decolonise development:
“We can address the balance of power between the ‘saviour’ & the ‘saved’ by adhering to values based on rights, equity, and justice.”
open.spotify.com/episode/7aV…
The recent developments on the global stage and reductions in funding are significantly impacting the WASH sector in South Asia and Africa. It is imperative to begin exploring alternative sources of support and resources.
@EndWaterPoverty@anjanikapoor@sanwatforall