Agenda for Change

?? Continuing Voices of Change: Empowering women's journeys in WASH mentorship! Mentorship is often seen as a one-way street, but Sarah Lebu and Sabita Adhikari’s experience proves it’s so much more. Through the Women in WASH Mentorship Program, together with RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network, these two PhD candidates embarked on a near-peer mentorship journey that fostered mutual learning, professional growth, and a lasting friendship. From virtual meetings to an in-person connection at the UNC Water and Health Conference, their story highlights the transformative power of mentorship and collaboration. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWHqyadc #Mentorship #MentorshipMatters #WASH #WomeninWASH #GlobalConnections #Friendship #NearPeer

?? What a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Demystifying Systems Strengthening in WASH webinar yesterday, co-hosted with our friends at RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network. We were inspired by an engaging discussion full of real stories, practical challenges, and lessons learned in making systems work more inclusive and impactful. A huge thank you to our amazing speakers Irene Gai, Muthi Nhlema, and Tripti Rai for your insights. We're already brainstorming a follow-on event! If you missed it or want to revisit the conversation, you can now watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gq9rJxcM #WASH #WASHSystems #Storytelling Bethlehem Mengistu, Aline Saraiva Okello, PhD, Batima Tleulinova, Sean Furey

I am in Bamako this week working with members to establish the Sahel region Agenda for Change country collaborations. We had a productive first day with government and civil society where we explored opportunities for a collective mission and action. Nice to work with Sarah Nehrling again and Alexandra "Alec" Shannon supporting us remotely. Thanks to Afou Chantal Bengaly and team for being wondeful hosts and our members WaterAid Helvetas World Vision IRCWASH CARE for getting the collaboration off the ground. Tommy Ka Kit Ngai Kristie Urich, CKM Jordan Smoke Rod Beadle Patrick Moriarty Susan Dundon

?? Continuing Voices of Change: Empowering women's journeys in WASH mentorship! Today’s post introduces Kane Khondowe. Leaving behind a secure job to further her studies was an act of immense courage for Kane. Along the way, she discovered the Women in WASH Mentorship Program, where she connected with Dr. Bolu Onabolu Onabolu, whose guidance and encouragement helped her build confidence, expand her network, and envision a future in WASH. Kane’s story reminds us of the power of mentorship and the transformative impact it can have on professional and personal growth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gDn7gsCc #WomenInWASH #WASH #Mentorship #MentorshipMatters #Leadership #NewJourneys

Reminder! ?? Join us tomorrow for the first webinar of the #RWSNLateWebinarSeries, "Demystifying Systems Strengthening in WASH". Systems strengthening is a buzzword in the WASH sector, often echoing donor expectations. But what does it really mean, and how can we move from jargon to practical action? This webinar aims to unpack systems strengthening, highlighting real-world applications and challenges faced by practitioners globally, while sharing insights on how to drive impactful, long-lasting change. ?? Tuesday, 12 November ?? 14:00 CET (Geneva) / 13:00 GMT (London) / 09:00 EDT (Washington) ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dT5QZrKV El seminario web tendrá traducción simultánea al #espa?ol. Le webinaire bénéficiera d'une traduction simultanée en #fran?ais. To learn more about the RWSN Late Webinar Series and register for other webinars, click here: https://lnkd.in/d7yyezmm Skat Foundation | Agenda for Change | Welthungerhilfe (WHH) | Oxfam | BASEflow Limited | Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) | SuSanA Latinoamerica | Global Water Center | Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) | IRCWASH | #WASH #SystemsStrengthening #ruralwater #ruralsanitations

Next up for Voices of Change, we’re sharing the perspective of Pauline V. Egan, a dedicated mentor in our Women in WASH Mentorship Program. Pauline recently shared her reflections on her mentee, Lydia Senanu: “Working with Lydia was a mutually beneficial, motivating, and insightful collaboration. She came with a strong academic foundation in WASH, and her curiosity brought out new perspectives for us both." See more of Pauline’s thoughts on the transformative impact of mentorship here: https://lnkd.in/gNtm5xsX #Mentorship #MentorshipMatters #WASH #WASHSystems #FutureLeaders

Join our panel of speakers in a webinar that unpacks systems strengthening in WASH ?? ?? El seminario web tendrá traducción simultánea al #espa?ol. ?? Le webinaire bénéficiera d'une traduction simultanée en #fran?ais. In this event titled "Demystifying Systems Strengthening in WASH", we are happy to welcome and learn from the experiences of some amazing practitioners: Bethlehem Mengistu, Global Coordinator at Agenda for Change, will be moderating the webinar. She?is a long-time global WASH expert with extensive experience in building collaboration, partnerships, and systems approaches. Irene Gai is a seasoned WASH practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting WASH Governance interventions. She will talk about navigating 'ouch' moments: overcoming everyday obstacles in systems strengthening efforts - how these moments derail your systems work. Muthi Nhlema, Team Leader at BASEflow Limited and Theme Co-Lead for the #RWSNDataForAction theme. He will challenge some assumptions: bridging gaps between philosophies in systems strengthening -?highlighting philosophical contrasts with government and what it took to work through that. Tripti R., Country Director of Oxfam in #Nepal. She will present efforts in empowering communities through accountability: building trust and inspiring change, focusing on mutual accountability amongst stakeholders, and how communities can be empowered and inspired in the process. ?? Tuesday, 12 November ?? 14:00 CET (Geneva) / 13:00 GMT (London) / 09:00 EDT (Washington) ??? English / fran?ais / espa?ol ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dT5QZrKV To learn more about the #RWSNLateWebinarSeries and register for other webinars, click here: https://lnkd.in/d7yyezmm Skat Foundation | Welthungerhilfe (WHH) | Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) | SuSanA Latinoamerica | Global Water Center | Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) | IRCWASH | #WASH #SystemsStrengthening #ruralwater #ruralsanitations

?? Continuing Voices of Change: Empowering women's journeys in WASH mentorship! Today’s post introduces Lydia Dziedzorm Senanu, a dedicated WASH professional from Ghana. Lydia’s story showcases her journey of growth and resilience, guided by her mentor, Pauline V. Egan, who has supported her career development and personal goals. With Pauline’s guidance, Lydia gained new perspectives and connections in WASH that opened doors to exciting opportunities - including a new career! Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7qjcsb5 #WomenInWASH #WASH #Mentorship #MentorshipMatters #Leadership #RuralSanitation

Join us for what is sure to be an interesting webinar on Nov 12!

?? ??Our Lucien Blaser and Rachel Bührer-Hershey recently facilitated the 38th AGUASAN Workshop together with Helvetas, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA), Eawag, and Human Right 2 Water. Participants from 16 countries exchanged wide-ranging experiences and practical ideas as they investigated the question, "How do we strengthen WASH systems to deliver sustainable and resilient WASH services in contexts of humanitarian-development nexus?". ? Case studies from Haiti, Mozambique and the human rights-based approach to water brought discussions to a practical level. Together with key inputs from the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, Agenda for Change, and the German Toilet Organization, these provided a backdrop for participants to propose key characteristics for successful integration of the nexus and systems strengthening. ? At Skat, we combine consulting services, project implementation and knowledge sharing to create powerful synergies at events such as the AGUASAN Workshop series: https://lnkd.in/e7WEZffJ Stay tuned for the 2024 workshop report, coming soon! #WASH #HumanitarianDevelopment #HumDevNexus #WaterSecurity #SkatImpact