Focus Area
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Climate-resilient, inclusive, and scalable WASH solutions that improve public health and strengthen community resilience.
Overview
How we work in this space
Water is fundamental to life, health, and economic productivity, yet millions across Africa still lack access to safe and reliable services. We partner with governments, donors, and the private sector to deliver climate-resilient, inclusive, and scalable WASH solutions that improve public health, strengthen community resilience, and drive sustainable development, especially in underserved and high-risk settings.
Safer and more reliable water and sanitation access supported in underserved settings.
Behaviour change and public health outcomes strengthened through community-centred programming.
WASH solutions designed to be scalable, locally owned, and aligned with development priorities.
Practice Areas
- Climate-resilient water access
- Inclusive sanitation solutions
- Community-centred programming on handwashing, menstrual hygiene management, and disease prevention
- Innovative WASH technologies, including filtration systems
- Conflict-sensitive water systems
- Infrastructure delivery combined with community engagement and systems strengthening
Related Services
Capabilities we combine around this theme
Our focus areas are delivered through integrated services, combining evidence, programme support, communications, and institutional strengthening as needed.
Strategic Communications and Knowledge Management
Ethical storytelling, campaigns, and knowledge products that strengthen visibility, accountability, and public engagement.
Explore ServiceResearch, Evidence and Policy Advisory
Applied research, evaluations, and policy advisory services that strengthen decision-making and programme effectiveness.
Explore ServiceProgramme Design and Implementation
Scalable development and humanitarian programmes with end-to-end implementation support.
Explore ServiceMonitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting
Robust MEL frameworks, impact assessments, and learning systems for accountability and continuous improvement.
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