RWSN October Updates
RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network
Our vision is of a world in which all rural people have access to sustainable and reliable water services
Celebrating the life of Louisa Gosling
It is with deep sadness that we inform our members and partners of the passing of Louisa Gosling, former Chair of the RWSN Executive Committee (2019-2022), former Theme Leader of the Leave No One Behind theme (2011- 2021), and a great champion of Human Rights to water and sanitation.?
Louisa was an inspiration for many, including the younger generation of WASH professionals at the early stages of their career. For those who were fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work with her in person, Louisa always taught them something new each time, and was never afraid to challenge - always politely - in a way that got people thinking more deeply, more widely and profoundly... Louisa was exceptionally engaged with and a constant source of support for professionals as the field of equity and inclusion evolved and new topics emerged. Her open-minded nature was one of the critical catalysts of the fast-paced progression of efforts to leave no one behind in the WASH sector globally, which clearly shone through her work for RWSN, whether it be through leading webinars, or her passionate involvement in RWSN online discussions. Louisa had a constant presence in the working lives of inclusion experts. She actively made efforts to ensure that the younger generation of professionals had a voice, striving to constantly give them a platform, whether it be through actively involving them as part of conference workshops to encouraging them to write about their work far and wide on platforms ranging from the SuSaNA forum through to WaterAid’s WASH Matters blog.? ?
Her first-hand experience on the ground working with marginalised groups over the years shaped her leadership of the RWSN Leave no one behind theme, leaving an unparalleled legacy for theme leaders who would follow in her footsteps in years to follow.?
You can follow Louisa’s funeral and memorial (21 October 2024, 12:30 BST / 13:30 CEST), and share your condolences with her family?here.
RWSN Late Webinar Series
We are excited to announce our next webinar series! It will take place between 12 November and 11 December and feature webinars co-organised with our partners.??
Stay tuned for more information and registration details, which will be made available?here!
Rural Water Capacity Needs Assessment report
Global Water Center (GWC), in collaboration with the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) and the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN), is proud to announce the release of the "Rural Water Capacity Needs Assessment" report.?
This comprehensive report, based on a thorough analysis of 280 responses, sheds light on the critical gaps and challenges in the rural water sector.?
REAL Water program updates
New article: Expanding Professional Testing Services to Small Water Suppliers
The article explores how small water suppliers can benefit from expanding professional testing services through the Water Quality Assurance Fund. This initiative empowers local suppliers with better access to affordable and reliable water quality testing, helping to protect public health and ensure the sustainability of water resources. Dive into the full article to learn more.
Did you miss this report? Professionalizing Rural Water Desk Study
The REAL-Water team conducted a desk study from December 2021–March 2022 to identify the available evidence and knowledge gaps related to the professionalization of rural water supply and to inform research plans.?
The report highlights implications of shifting demographics for rural water systems, discusses persistent challenges of poor functionality and lack of sustainability, describes characteristics of various management models for rural water services, and more.?Read the full report here.
REACH programme updates
New working paper: Guaranteeing safe drinking water services for public schools in Kenya: A costed professional service delivery model for Kitui County ?
Kenya’s ambition of middle-income status by 2030 will require progress on education, health, and equality goals. Providing universal safe drinking water services in schools is a necessary and equitable step to give every child the means to achieve their individual potential. Risks from gender inequalities, droughts, floods, and health shocks mean schools struggle to cope, girls drop out of school early, qualifications are sub-standard, and the country’s education goals are missed generation after generation.
Read the full?working paper here?and see the related?briefing note here.?
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Sustainable and Innovative Rural WASH services (SIRWASH)
Countries in Focus
Across the globe, millions still lack access to safe water and basic sanitation—particularly in rural areas. To tackle this critical issue, SIRWASH was launched to enhance access to clean water and sanitation services for vulnerable populations in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Haiti, and Peru.?
We kicked off a ‘Countries in Focus’ campaign in which we share about positive impact the program is making in rural communities across these five countries: ?
WhatsApp Channel: Agua y saneamento rural América Latina
RWSN member organisations updates
We have more than 110 Member Organisations from all around the world, all working towards our vision of a world in which all rural people have access to sustainable and reliable water supplies that can be effectively managed to provide sufficient, affordable and safe water within a reasonable distance of the home.
We encourage our Member Organisations to?share with us?their?activities, updates, and other relevant information?to be featured in the RWSN monthly newsletter.?
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