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Help shape Africa’s water and sanitation future. From 17–21 August 2026, over 1,000 African leaders and global partners will convene in Kigali for the Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026.

Registration is now open for the Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026. Join African leaders, institutions, and global partners working to align leadership, reform, and finance for sustainable water and sanitation systems across the continent.

Join our Talk Show on the Global Report on Water & Sanitation Utilities! 📅 27 Aug | 📷12:00 |📷#SDG6, #SDG11 & #SDG13 and shaping a sustainable, resilient future. @UNHABITAT @IRCWASH #WWWeek

In 2024, we've been driving presidential commitment through systems leadership. Learn about our 2024 highlights👇 ircwash.org/blog/snapshots…

In 2024, we united stakeholders to consider water in urban design. Learn more about our 2024 highlights👇 ircwash.org/blog/snapshots…

In 2024, in Mali, we’ve transformed water, sanitation and hygiene systems in healthcare facilities as members of a task force including government partners, WorldVision and WaterAid. Learn more about our highlights from 2024 ircwash.org/blog/snapshots…

In Rwanda we are connecting finance with climate to strengthen #systems. Learn more about our highlights from 2024👇 ircwash.org/blog/snapshots…

In 2024, we helped implement the National Operation and Maintenance Framework in Uganda to enhance services nationally, and within Kabarole and Bunyangabu districts. Learn more about our highlights from 2024👇 ircwash.org/blog/snapshots…

💧 WHO’s 2024 health & environment scorecards show how 194 countries are tackling unsafe water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH)—plus air pollution, climate change & more. Use the new summary score to drive action & accountability. Read more/explore data 👉 tinyurl.com/mrr5sxmj

In 2024, our collaboration with the Public Hygiene and Environmental Health Directorate of the Ministry of Public Health in Niger highlighted the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration in strengthening systems. Learn more about our highlights👇 ircwash.org/blog/snapshots…

In 2024, Ethiopia launched its national WASH financing strategy. Learn how IRC and partners played a key role in support to the development process. ircwash.org/blog/snapshots…

Meet Shiuli and learn how she became a successful entrepreneur with a water treatment plant. With @BRACworld support she expanded to reach more people and now plans to use solar energy for climate resilience. More here👇 bit.ly/3UAkdhy

The All Systems Symposium Africa: Transformational Leadership for Water and Sanitation 2026 will be taking place from 13 - 17 July 2026 For media inquiries, interviews, and event updates↩️ bit.ly/3TLY0Nc

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of IRC’s founding director, Hans van Damme. Hans was a visionary leader and dedicated advocate for water, sanitation and hygiene. Read more ⤵️ bit.ly/3Gpp4Pj

International development cooperation is undergoing profound changes. Our next #WASHDebate will explore some key trends & their implications for Dutch international development cooperation partners. 🗓️ 10 Juli 🕓16.00-17.30 CET Register here ⤵️ bit.ly/4eC74hg

We are thrilled to announce the All Systems Symposium Africa: Transformational Leadership for Water and Sanitation 2026 will be taking place from 13 - 17 July 2026! Will you be joining us in Kigali, Rwanda? 🌍 Register to stay informed ⤵️ bit.ly/4nw14dY

📅 Save the Date for the #WASH Compendium Launch. Join us July 16th for a webinar, and hear from the co-authors of the Compendium of Tools for WASH System Strengthening Programming. Register here: bit.ly/44ckDk1

#Savethedate for our next #WASHDebate 10 July 📝 International development cooperation is undergoing profound changes. Join us as we explore key trends and scenarios, and their implications for Dutch international development cooperation Find out more bit.ly/4kDlkrS

Two exciting internships just opened! The WASH Systems Academy is looking for someone to improve on our user engagement and experience and to expand on our work with young professionals. Help us spread the word! Find out more about both positions here: ircwash.org/jobs

Read the interview with John Butterworth, @IRCWASH , on the Global Water and Sanitation Utilities Report 📚 ➡️gwopa.unhabitat.org/resources/news…