The African Water and Sanitation Association  and the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) are proud to announce the publication of the Inaugural Continental Compendium: 100 African Women Leading Africa’s Water & Sanitation Future (First Edition, 2026).This groundbreaking volume celebrates and documents the exceptional contributions of African women transforming the design, governance, financing,…

On April 23, 2026, the African Media Network for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (RAM-WASH), under the auspices of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), organized a webinar focused on digitalization and innovation in water and sanitation services in Africa.In a context marked by rapid urbanization and persistent…

Abidjan hosted the IYFR Africa Summit 2026 on Monday, April 20, 2026, under the theme: “Preserving Our Waters, Reducing Our Plastics: Local Solutions for a Global Impact.” Organized by the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians, this continental gathering brought together public authorities, experts, international organizations, civil society actors,…

1. Background and RationaleIn an African context characterized by rapid population growth, accelerated urbanization, and persistent financial constraints, water and sanitation services face major structural challenges, including high levels of water losses, weak revenue collection, unequal access to services, and, in some cases, governance limitations.At the same time,…

Join Stronger Together! for a special session around building confidence through personal brand. We will hear from Harriet Chunu-McClatchey, Founder of Radiant Styling, about how personal brand and confidence are linked and how we can strengthen both in a way that reflects our values, aspirations, and competence while…

 On the occasion of World Water Day 2026, celebrated under the theme “Water, a Source of Equality,” the African Media Network for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (RAM-WASH), under the auspices of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), organized a high-level webinar on March 24 dedicated to the…