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Millennium Water Alliance Welcomes RTI International & LifeStraw as Newest Member Organizations
January 13, 2025, Washington, DC / Nairobi, Kenya – The Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members: RTI International, a global nonprofit contractor working in international development in more than 75 countries, and LifeStraw, a private sector company renowned for its work in water filtration. The Millennium Water Alliance is a global alliance…
Read More10 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 Obama signed the Sen. Paul Simon Water for the World Act into law. Over this time, the WASH account at USAID has grown by more than 50%…
Read MoreWASH Data Clinics: Using Demographic and Health Survey Data to Drive WASH Decisions
The Millennium Water Alliance is proud to support USAID and the Rural Water Supply Network’s first webinar in the WASH Data Clinic series on Wednesday, November 13th from 09:00-10:30 ET on Zoom focused on understanding and utilizing WASH data tools for decision-making. Join the first WASH Data Clinic for a practical demonstration of the Demographic and Health Surveys…
Read MoreUNC Water and Health Conference Poster: Results-based Financing for Water Security – The Role of Carbon Credits in Sustaining Water Access
Author: Jason Lopez, Deputy Direct, The Millennium Water Alliance Link to Full Carbon Financing learning paper and executive summary (we are also testing a chatbot) Water security and Water Resource Management (WRM) are crucial for public health, sustainable development, and environmental conservation. In low-income regions like Ethiopia, the long-term maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) of…
Read MoreUNC 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. elections impact WASH appropriations and funding levels. The presentation underscores the necessity of integrating WASH into global climate financing, highlighting the current gap where WASH…
Read MoreUNC Water and Health Conference Poster: Systemic Change in WASH – A Five-Year Analysis Using Participatory Methods in Amhara, Ethiopia
Authors: Mussie Tezazu (CQI & MEL Manager), The Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) Key Takeaways The water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) system in Amhara, Ethiopia, faces complex challenges due to limited funding, regulatory gaps, and external pressures, impacting the reliability and sustainability of services. Through a five-year analysis, the Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) identified key areas…
Read MoreUNC Water and Health Conference Poster: Assessing Causal Effects of Rural Water System Breakdowns in Northern Kenya
Authors: June Samo (Program Director, RAPID+ Program), Emmanuel Olela (MERL Manager), and Jason Lopez (Deputy Director), The Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) Key Takeaways Frequent breakdowns in borehole water systems in Northern Kenya are severely impacting water access, especially in drought-prone areas, due to extended repair times and reliance on external funding. Addressing these issues requires…
Read MoreSustainable Access to Safe Water (SASaWa) Initiative – The Coca-Cola Foundation
SASAWA-TCCF-MWA project description The Millennium Water Alliance’s (MWA) Sustainable Access to Safe Water (SASaWa) initiative, a name derived from a slight modification of the initial acronym SASW meaning “to make perfect or good,” represents a targeted, strategic intervention designed to enhance water resilience and sustainability across Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). Funded by The…
Read MoreThe Coca-Cola Foundation Partners with Millennium Water Alliance to Launch the Sustainable Access to Safe Water (SASaWa) Initiative in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Coca-Cola Foundation, in partnership with the Millennium Water Alliance (MWA), are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Sustainable Access to Safe Water (SASaWa) initiative. Scheduled for an official launch event next month in Nairobi, this initiative is set to significantly enhance water resilience across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands…
Read MoreMillennium Water Alliance Convenes Member Networking Event in Nairobi, Kenya
In Kenya, MWA works closely with its members to scale and influence sustained water and sanitation services and resilience in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of the country. MWA members bring in their strengths on effective approaches for efficiency and long-term impact in programming. The Alliance also plays a key role in convening through hosting…
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