Advocacy

10 Years Today, Water for the World Act Became Law

It's hard to believe for those of us who advocate to Congress and the Administration year-round for international water, sanitation, and hygiene, but it was 10 years ago TODAY that President Barack...
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UNC Water and Health Conference Side-Event: WASH and Climate Advocacy

This presentation delves into the critical intersection of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) advocacy within the broader context of climate change. It begins with an election preview, analyzing how U.S....
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Celebration of the Tenth Anniversary of the Water for the World Act at Major WASH Event on Capitol Hill

March 21, 2024, Washington, DC - Nearly 200 representatives of government, industry, NGOs, and research institutions in the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector joined together on Capitol Hill to celebrate...
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Congress Approves USAID WASH Funding for Remaining 6 Months of FY 24′, 5% Below FY 23′

Down to the Wire Again, Congress Passes Final FY 24 Appropriations Bills with 5.6% Cut for State and Foreign Operations; Bill Includes $451 Million for WASH, Only the Second Time...
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Fostering Collaboration and Advancing Knowledge at the UNC Water and Health Conference 2023

A Showcase of Millennium Water Alliance Members’ Contributions The annual UNC Water and Health Conference is a cornerstone event for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, bringing together the...
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FY 2023 Omnibus Funding Act Includes $475 Million For International Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WSSH)

Washington, DC, December 30, 2022 – President Biden this week signed into law the $1.7 trillion FY 2023 omnibus funding bill for the federal government, completed by Congress last week...
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Senate appropriators release FY 2023 bill with $475 million for wash…

 Senators Endorse Same Level for WASH as in FY 2022, White House Bill Recommends Jump to $500 Million Washington DC, July 28, 2022 – U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy...
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August Update: HR 2901 Action Expected After Labor Day; 97 Cosponsors Listed by State

Before Congress left town for the August recess, the WASH policy coalition, led by Millennium Water Alliance, WaterAid in America, InterAction, and WASH Advocates, worked with chief sponsors Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)...
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MWA Lazos de Agua, Coca-Cola Latin America, FEMSA Fundacion Launch New Three-Year WASH Program in Five Countries

May 29, 2013 - The Millennium Water Alliance joined with Coca-Cola Latin America and The FEMSA Foundation in Mexico City on May 29 to officially launch their new partnership to bring...
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MWA Welcomes New Member

WASHINGTON, DC, December 4, 2012 – The Millennium Water Alliance (MWA), the consortium of US-based organizations that implement water, sanitation and hygiene education programs throughout the developing world, today welcomes...
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