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Hands-On Learning for Safe Water in Zanzibar

by Communications Team | Oct 28, 2025 | Monthly Newsletter

In late September, our team traveled to Zanzibar for two weeks of hands-on training in the operation and maintenance of solar-powered water systems (SPWS). With rapid growth in solar water infrastructure across the islands, the need for skilled technicians has never...

How Tax Changes May Affect Your Year-End Giving

by Communications Team | Oct 28, 2025 | Monthly Newsletter

In July, federal tax regulations were signed into law which brings important changes to charitable giving and tax deductions. Here’s what you need to know as you plan your year-end donations: For Non-Itemizers Starting in 2026, if you don’t itemize your taxes, you...

Building Collaborations to End Water Poverty

by Communications Team | Sep 29, 2025 | Monthly Newsletter

At Global Water Center, our mission is to build the collaborations needed to end water poverty. Lasting change happens when passionate people come together—sharing knowledge, forging partnerships, and driving innovation. That’s why we love attending conferences that...

Training Tanzania’s Water Leaders

by Communications Team | Sep 29, 2025 | Monthly Newsletter

We recently held two weeks of intensive training for government water professionals in Tanzania. This training brought together people from nearly every corner of the country—representing 24 of Tanzania’s 25 regions and 121 of its 128 districts. It was an...

Introducing Hydro!

by Communications Team | Sep 29, 2025 | Monthly Newsletter

Earlier this year, Global Water Center was selected for Salesforce’s Agents for Impact Accelerator. Along with a generous grant, we received the opportunity to develop artificial intelligence solutions designed to expand social impact. In September, after months of...

World Water Week

by Communications Team | Sep 29, 2025 | Monthly Newsletter

Over 13,000 people from 188 countries attended World Water Week, including 4 GWC team members. It was invigorating to be surrounded by thousands of people committed to improving access to safe water around the world. Our home base for the conference was at the...

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Mission: Building the collaborations needed to end global water poverty.

Vision: All people have sustainable access to safe water.

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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.

Deliverables

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.

Deliverables

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.

Deliverables

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.

Deliverables

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.

Deliverables

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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