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How Can We Save Water at Home?

by Communications Team | May 10, 2025 | Article

Water is one of our most precious resources, yet many of us take it for granted. In the United States, the average person uses 82 gallons (310 liters) of water per day. In stark contrast, individuals in sub-Saharan Africa often survive on just 4 to 5 gallons (15 to 20...

Why Access to Safe Water is a Human Right

by Communications Team | May 10, 2025 | Article

How often do you use water? What challenges would you face without it? Realizing how often you drink water, turn on the sink, run the shower, or flush the toilet will help you understand why access to safe water is a human right. The Universal Declaration of Human...

What is the Global Water Crisis?

by Communications Team | May 10, 2025 | Article

Water is essential for life, yet billions of people around the world struggle to access it. The global water crisis is one of the biggest challenges of our times. If you want to be part of the solution, the first step is understanding the problem. In this blog,...

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WASH Asset and Risk Management (De-risking WASH Investments)

We support stakeholders in understanding and mitigating the risks embedded in WASH investments—protecting assets and ensuring long-term viability and bankability of projects.

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Comprehensive risk assessments (technical, climate, operational, financial)
Asset management strategies and lifecycle planning
Life-cycle cost and cost-benefit analyses
Investment reports, prospectuses, and bankability assessments
Risk mitigation & maintenance frameworks aligned with blended finance or PPP models

Safe Water Enterprises Operations

We strengthen the governance, financial viability, and customer service of local safe water enterprises—forming the backbone of sustainable service delivery.

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Business model design with cost/revenue projections
Tariff frameworks and cost-recovery strategies
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operations and billing
Staff training in customer engagement and financial management
Sustainability scorecards and performance benchmarking tools

Remote Monitoring and Data Services

Harnessing IoT and digital innovation, we build systems that monitor water services in real time—boosting reliability, transparency, and efficiency.

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Sensor-based monitoring infrastructure (flow, pressure, quality)
Dashboards, mobile apps, and digital tools for data collection
Performance monitoring aligned with SDG 6 indicators
Automated reporting systems for funders and stakeholders
Data literacy and platform training for local utilities and teams

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

We adopt a holistic watershed-based perspective to optimize water use, enhance ecosystem health, and support community resilience—all aligned with climate realities.

Deliverables

Water-balance and allocation modeling across basins
Climate resilience and vulnerability risk assessments
Design of natural infrastructure and watershed restoration solutions
Multi-stakeholder governance frameworks and decision-support tools
Policy guidance for integrated, sustainable resource management

Technical and Engineering Mentoring and Support

Beyond training, we deliver adaptive, tech-enabled mentoring—powered by AI—to support professionals through implementation, troubleshooting, and career growth.

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AI-powered support tools, including web assistants and multilingual WhatsApp bots
Personalized peer mentoring through partnerships like RWSN
Ongoing follow-up for course alumni with nudges, resources, and encouragement
Knowledge repositories and technical helpdesks tailored to WASH engineering needs

WASH Infrastructure Planning, Design, and Construction Support

We provide tailored, standards-based engineering support—from feasibility to construction—for sustainable WASH systems. We ensure reliability, climate resilience, and community ownership at every stage.

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Feasibility studies and site assessments
Hydraulic modeling and detailed designs
Technical schematics, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and tender packages
Construction supervision and quality assurance reports
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and community training materials

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