On this 22nd of March 2026, the international community celebrates World Water Day, established by the United Nations in 1992, as a key moment for collective mobilization around a resource essential to life. This day reminds us that water is not merely a natural resource, but a fundamental…

Background and RationaleOn the occasion of World Water Day 2026, the WASH Journalists Network of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) is organizing a webinar dedicated to the close links between access to water, sanitation, and gender equality.Theme: “Where water flow, equality grows”Date: March 24, 2026Time: 10:30…

 The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) in partnership with the Rural Water and Sanitation Network (RWSN) officially honor the winners of the 1st African Women in WASH Award during the closing ceremony of the 23rd AfWASA International Congress and Exhibition held in Yaounde, Cameroon.  This saw the…

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, celebrated on March 8 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” the African water and sanitation community reaffirms its commitment to building a more just and inclusive society, where every woman and girl can fully exercise…

Bringing together a shared ambition, ACBF, the Gates Foundation, and AfWASA, as committed actors, have laid the foundations for a profound transformation built on strategic alignment, operational excellence, and institutional performance.Through a participatory approach and a rigorous diagnostic, a structured improvement plan has been developed, integrating governance, risk…

On February 10, 2026, on the sidelines of the 23rd International Congress and Exhibition of the African Water and Association (AfWASA) in Yaoundé, a high-level side event was held under the theme: “WASH Public Utilities: Leaders of Africa’s Transformation.”Facilitated by Dr. Siméon KENFACK, Director of Programs at AfWASA,…