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Why are 'Communities of Practice' important in rural water and sanitation? Diane Arjoon, Principal Rural Water Security Officer at the African Water Facility, speaks at RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network's Sustainable Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SIRWASH) breakfast meeting in the margins of the 2024 #WorldWaterWeek Video credit: Rural Water Supply Network #africanwaterfacility #WASH

🚰 Innovative Sanitation Solutions Transforming Communities in #Peru 🇵🇪 In the provinces of Cusco and Puno, the #SIRWASH project, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented by the Inter-American Development Bank, is delivering life-changing solutions. The innovative 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗤 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗜 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 have been designed to provide sustainable access to water and sanitation while respecting the #CulturalNeeds of local communities. These solutions are improving the quality of life for families by offering clean water and safe sanitation tailored specifically to the region's unique challenges 💧🏔️ 🎥 Learn more about how these efforts are driving lasting change through the video below (in Spanish). As part of the RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network communication campaign on SIRWASH, check out their latest feature on Peru 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex4jSYjx Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) | #WaterForAll #WaterSupply #SustainableDevelopment #DevelopmentCooperation #NGO #RuralPeru #RuralWater #WaterAction #Sanitation

Continuing our 𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 campaign with the activities realized by SIRWASH in #Peru. 🇵🇪 This Thursday, we are showcasing the work done in Cusco and Puno in the areas of water and sanitation. In these two regions, the SIRWASH project has installed 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐐 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐈 sanitation modules, giving thousands of families access to essential services tailored to local needs. SUMAQ WASI, meaning "beautiful house" in Quechua, reflects this culturally sensitive approach. This initiative has not only improved the health of communities but also freed up time for productive activities, contributing to the economic and social development of the Cusco and Puno regions. 📖 Want to learn more? Nelson Medina published a detailed article on this topic in the latest edition of his magazine "AGUA", which you can find on page 45 👉 https://lnkd.in/eexUsj5g. 💧 What has been achieved: • Improved access to safe drinking water  • Reduced water-related illnesses  • Adoption of culturally appropriate solutions Discover how #SIRWASH is improving lives and promoting sustainable development in Cusco and Puno through this remarkable collaboration between local communities and international partners. Watch the video here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5rk9FdM To learn more about the SIRWASH program and its impact on rural sanitation in Peru, stay tuned for upcoming updates!    Skat Foundation | Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) | #SIRWASH #ruralsanitations #ruralPeru #wateraction #ruralwater

🇹🇿 Launching a New Phase of our Project in #Tanzania 🇹🇿 We are thrilled to announce the launch of 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐕 or our '𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑓 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 (𝑇𝑜𝑇)' project in Tanzania. This phase will expand the project to an 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝟔 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, supporting our goal to train technical personnel from RUWASA across all 26 regions of the country. Together with #SHIPO, we aim to enhance the technical capacity of #RUWASA, ensuring sustainable rural #WaterSupply. This project is made possible thanks to contributions from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the support of Stiftung Symphasis. 🔗 Read more about the ToT Project: https://lnkd.in/etVMzwPd #WaterForAll #SustainableDevelopment #CapacityBuilding #TrainingOfTrainers #ToT #NGO #DevelopmentCooperation #RuralWater #WaterSupply

New training Jacana trained 45 borehole siters. Participants came from all regions of Zambia. The demand for this training was so high that we had to disappoint a number of people. For people who are willing to travel to Chipata, Zambia and pay for their own accommodation, Jacana will organise an additional training. Register now at: https://lnkd.in/dXRMKaxu

A unified voice for the resource #Water 💧 – Blue Community Switzerland and Solidarit'eau Suisse are joining forces! As a proud Blue Community member, Skat Foundation is excited to see this merger bring together a well-connected organization, combining key Swiss actors from academia, public administration, the private sector, the church, and water supply and wastewater management. Together, they are committed to promoting responsible and equitable management of water resources, in line with the principles of the #BlueCommunity. 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dP7saMsw 🤝 Learn more about Solidarit'eau Suisse: https://lnkd.in/dXUykj2F 💧 Join the Blue Community: https://lnkd.in/dBWCw3qC #RighttoWater #DrinkingWater #HumanRights #Sustainability #WaterCollaboration

🌍 Skat Foundation and the Sufosec Alliance: Working Together for Sustainable Food Systems 🌾 At Skat Foundation, we are proud to be one of the six NGOs that form the Allianz Sufosec (Sustainable Food Systems and Empowered Communities). This Swiss alliance unites our expertise with that of our partners – Fastenaktion - Action de Carême - Azione Quaresimale, SWISSAID, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse, Vivamos Mejor, and Aqua Alimenta – to tackle hunger and malnutrition on a global scale. Since 2020, we have been working together to strengthen local #FoodSystems and #EmpowerCommunities using agroecological methods. Our collective efforts have led to significant progress: in 32 project areas across 18 countries, food security has improved by 13% over the last two years. These results are a testament to the power of collaboration and the #synergy of our complementary expertise. The Sufosec Alliance focuses on achieving the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly in combating hunger and poverty. We aim to secure local livelihoods through agroecological transformation, enhance community participation – especially for women – and strengthen partnerships with local civil society organizations. As we look forward to the next phase of our collaboration in 2025, we remain committed to making a lasting impact. Together, we are working not just to fight hunger, but to build resilient, empowered communities around the world. #SustainableDevelopment #Agroecology #GlobalPartnership #FoodSecurity #CommunityEmpowerment #ZeroHunger #NGO

En el marco del programa SIRWASH financiado por COSUDE y ejecutado por el BID, se está desarrollando una iniciativa encaminada a identificar los principales incentivos de los jóvenes para vincularse al sector de agua y saneamiento. El propósito de la encuesta es poder recopilar información sobre jóvenes menores de 35 años de la región que están vinculados a alguna red ambiental, académica o profesional que están interesados en temas ambientales y WASH. Se busca especialmente información sobre sus motivaciones y limitaciones para involucrarse activamente en el sector WASH. Skat Foundation

𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥’𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 How did the SIRWASH program play a crucial role in reinforcing Brazil's National Rural Sanitation Program (#PNSR)? This insight is based on the presentation by Alexandre Ribeiro Motta, President of the National Health Foundation (FUNASA - Fundação Nacional de Saúde), during the SIRWASH dialogue. To learn more, download the complete presentation (in Portuguese): https://lnkd.in/d9XiQi_u 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀) 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 The SIRWASH program, in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (#COSUDE) and the Inter-American Development Bank, has enabled FUNASA to strengthen the implementation of the PNSR. The primary goal is to provide essential water and sanitation services in rural areas while ensuring the sustainability of investments. Three pilot projects have been launched in Amazonas, Bahia, and Piauí, using an integrated approach that combines sanitation, agriculture, and production. This model has improved access to clean water and bolstered family farming and the local economy. Coordination between federal, state, and municipal levels has been key to the project’s success. In the long term, these pilots will serve as models for a national rollout of the PNSR, ensuring the sustainability of sanitation systems across the country.    𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 During the SIRWASH breakfast meeting at World Water Week, we had the opportunity to host Jose Antonio Ribeiro, who highlighted the challenges of ensuring sustainable rural sanitation systems in Brazil. The key issue identified was the lack of sustainability due to insufficient training and maintenance mechanisms. The ongoing pilot projects under SIRWASH aim to address this by testing governance models and integrating structural actions. The success of these projects will pave the way for large-scale PNSR implementation, with improved governance and active local community participation, ensuring long-term impacts for rural sanitation infrastructure. 💡 To learn more about the SIRWASH program and its impact on rural sanitation in Brazil, stay tuned for upcoming updates! Skat Foundation | Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) | #SIRWASH #ruralsanitations #ruralBrazil #wateraction #ruralwater

Empowering Communities in Tipitapa, #Nicaragua 💪 We’re proud to share the successful completion of our project in Tipitapa, aimed at improving access to #CleanWater and sanitation services. From 2022 through 2023 we empowered local entrepreneurs with the skills to install and maintain #SMARTechs, including dry toilets and rainwater storage systems. 🔑 Achievements include: 🔹 Formation of a municipal coalition promoting sustainable water technologies 🔹 Launch of a micro-credit product, facilitating long-term access to essential services 🔹 Technical upskilling of 15 local artisans This project not only enhanced #WASH services for 82 people but also created a lasting impact through continued support and collaboration. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3DUA7yu This project was made possible with contributions by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and #LinsiFoundation. #ProjectUpdate #DevelopmentCooperation #NGO #WaterSupply #InternationalCollaboration