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World Waternet 🇳🇱 is a non-profit organisation, dedicated to improving sustainable access to clean, sufficient and safe water for all. We work on SDG6 and SDG13 in collaboration with public water organisations world wide. Dedicated to the water-cycle!
Long-term collaboration lets you see progress. Annemarie Weijenberg, our project leader in Morogoro 🇹🇿, reflects on eight years of working together. We often overestimate short-term change and underestimate long-term impact. Here’s what shifted 🧵
January 26, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Long-term collaboration lets you see progress. Annemarie Weijenberg, our project leader in Morogoro 🇹🇿, reflects on eight years of working together. We often overestimate short-term change and underestimate long-term impact. Here’s what shifted 🧵
In December 2025, World Waternet and Kenyan Central Bank Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding that marks a significant step towards closing the financing gap in Kenya’s water sector and accelerating sustainable WASH investments across East Africa.
January 22, 2026 at 10:38 AM
In December 2025, World Waternet and Kenyan Central Bank Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding that marks a significant step towards closing the financing gap in Kenya’s water sector and accelerating sustainable WASH investments across East Africa.
The Thika River basin is one of Kenya’s most strategic water landscapes 💧 It supplies Nairobi’s drinking water, supports agriculture and energy production, and connects local livelihoods to global value chains.
January 21, 2026 at 10:22 AM
The Thika River basin is one of Kenya’s most strategic water landscapes 💧 It supplies Nairobi’s drinking water, supports agriculture and energy production, and connects local livelihoods to global value chains.
In Salfit, a city in the West Bank, nearly 60% of drinking water is imported despite relatively high rainfall. A new World Waternet white paper explores how context-specific rainwater harvesting can strengthen water security and resilience. Read more: vist.ly/4nb2m
January 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
In Salfit, a city in the West Bank, nearly 60% of drinking water is imported despite relatively high rainfall. A new World Waternet white paper explores how context-specific rainwater harvesting can strengthen water security and resilience. Read more: vist.ly/4nb2m
In numerology, 2+0+2+6 = 10, and 1+0 brings us back to 1. The number of new beginnings. Of planting seeds 🌱, starting fresh, and choosing direction with purpose.
May 2026 be a year of brave choices, bold beginnings, and meaningful action ✨
May 2026 be a year of brave choices, bold beginnings, and meaningful action ✨
January 15, 2026 at 10:53 AM
In numerology, 2+0+2+6 = 10, and 1+0 brings us back to 1. The number of new beginnings. Of planting seeds 🌱, starting fresh, and choosing direction with purpose.
May 2026 be a year of brave choices, bold beginnings, and meaningful action ✨
May 2026 be a year of brave choices, bold beginnings, and meaningful action ✨
A holiday tradition at World Waternet: sharing a poem by our colleague Khaled.
Water unites us. Looking ahead to 2026, we hope for more impact, meaningful partnerships, and healthy water cycles!
Wishing everyone peaceful holidays and a hopeful New Year!
Water unites us. Looking ahead to 2026, we hope for more impact, meaningful partnerships, and healthy water cycles!
Wishing everyone peaceful holidays and a hopeful New Year!
December 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A holiday tradition at World Waternet: sharing a poem by our colleague Khaled.
Water unites us. Looking ahead to 2026, we hope for more impact, meaningful partnerships, and healthy water cycles!
Wishing everyone peaceful holidays and a hopeful New Year!
Water unites us. Looking ahead to 2026, we hope for more impact, meaningful partnerships, and healthy water cycles!
Wishing everyone peaceful holidays and a hopeful New Year!
On a recent ECDD-GIRE visit with the Gourma Water Agency and the Bonsoagli Kilima Local Water Committee, we saw three new runoff water collection basins (BCER) in action. Even after a tough period for the region, the energy on the ground felt hopeful.
December 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
On a recent ECDD-GIRE visit with the Gourma Water Agency and the Bonsoagli Kilima Local Water Committee, we saw three new runoff water collection basins (BCER) in action. Even after a tough period for the region, the energy on the ground felt hopeful.
The team is in Bangkok for the 2025 IWA Congress. We are here to learn, share and meet partners who care about strong water services. If you are attending, come by for a chat and lets connect.
December 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The team is in Bangkok for the 2025 IWA Congress. We are here to learn, share and meet partners who care about strong water services. If you are attending, come by for a chat and lets connect.
Great energy at our Mid-Term Review in Nairobi. Partners reflected on real progress in water allocation, river health, compliance, and catchment restoration. With open-source tools, strong institutions, and the Njururi Initiative in full motion, the work is set to continue well beyond 2030 💧✨
December 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Great energy at our Mid-Term Review in Nairobi. Partners reflected on real progress in water allocation, river health, compliance, and catchment restoration. With open-source tools, strong institutions, and the Njururi Initiative in full motion, the work is set to continue well beyond 2030 💧✨
We look forward to hosting KWN for the 2025 Autumn Conference. With partners from VEI, WaterWorX, HDSR and more, the line up spans work from the Maas basin to Lao PDR and Burkina Faso. A day of shared learning and collaboration across borders.
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
We look forward to hosting KWN for the 2025 Autumn Conference. With partners from VEI, WaterWorX, HDSR and more, the line up spans work from the Maas basin to Lao PDR and Burkina Faso. A day of shared learning and collaboration across borders.
Strengthening river health and water governance in Kenya’s Thika Catchment with our partners. The mission focused on clean water, fair distribution and climate resilience. Read more on citizen science, planning tools and regulations: vist.ly/4fvg3
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Strengthening river health and water governance in Kenya’s Thika Catchment with our partners. The mission focused on clean water, fair distribution and climate resilience. Read more on citizen science, planning tools and regulations: vist.ly/4fvg3
Five months ago, Yale School of the Environment graduate student Apoorva Dhingra set out to understand why Hawassa’s public toilets remain unused. We’re now ready to share what she found—and what it means for safer sanitation and healthier neighbourhoods.
November 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Five months ago, Yale School of the Environment graduate student Apoorva Dhingra set out to understand why Hawassa’s public toilets remain unused. We’re now ready to share what she found—and what it means for safer sanitation and healthier neighbourhoods.
Today we celebrate World Toilet Day by sharing fresh insights from our research in Ethiopia along with powerful testimonials from the people whose lives are changing through improved sanitation, so stay tuned!
November 19, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Today we celebrate World Toilet Day by sharing fresh insights from our research in Ethiopia along with powerful testimonials from the people whose lives are changing through improved sanitation, so stay tuned!
Regional cooperation in Burkina Faso is gaining momentum. At SITAHO, partners advanced shared goals for stronger water governance and climate resilience. The new African Water Centrum and our work with ECDD-GIRE show what is possible. How do you build knowledge hubs? ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Regional cooperation in Burkina Faso is gaining momentum. At SITAHO, partners advanced shared goals for stronger water governance and climate resilience. The new African Water Centrum and our work with ECDD-GIRE show what is possible. How do you build knowledge hubs? ⬇️
The BRIGHT project is underway. In Ethiopia, World Waternet trained Abbay, Shashemene, and Awassa utilities with Blue Deal, Ministry of Water & Energy, and the Urban Water & Sanitation Federation. Adama received a Hach kit and an mWater award. Thanks to Blue Deal for supporting partners.
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The BRIGHT project is underway. In Ethiopia, World Waternet trained Abbay, Shashemene, and Awassa utilities with Blue Deal, Ministry of Water & Energy, and the Urban Water & Sanitation Federation. Adama received a Hach kit and an mWater award. Thanks to Blue Deal for supporting partners.
In Addis Ababa, the Water and Land Resource Centre and World Waternet launched the BRIGHT programme to strengthen Ethiopia’s water data systems. Supported by the Netherlands and the EU, it will help manage rivers, rainfall, and groundwater for a more water-secure future!
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In Addis Ababa, the Water and Land Resource Centre and World Waternet launched the BRIGHT programme to strengthen Ethiopia’s water data systems. Supported by the Netherlands and the EU, it will help manage rivers, rainfall, and groundwater for a more water-secure future!
A lot of you will already know Maarten. After ten years leading our work in Ethiopia, he is now Partnership Director for East Africa. With exciting developments ahead, it’s the perfect time to share his story and vision for the water sector. Read the interview: vist.ly/4dkux
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
A lot of you will already know Maarten. After ten years leading our work in Ethiopia, he is now Partnership Director for East Africa. With exciting developments ahead, it’s the perfect time to share his story and vision for the water sector. Read the interview: vist.ly/4dkux
We learned a thing or two in Bonn at the 6th GWOPA Congress last week. We finally had the chance to put pen to paper: vist.ly/4cy49
November 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We learned a thing or two in Bonn at the 6th GWOPA Congress last week. We finally had the chance to put pen to paper: vist.ly/4cy49
One step closer to becoming the second ISO-certified lab in Ethiopia! Under our Blue Deal partnership with the Abbay Basin Development Office, our team trained with Waterproef to strengthen lab standards. The visit is over, but our work toward a healthy water cycle continues!
November 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
One step closer to becoming the second ISO-certified lab in Ethiopia! Under our Blue Deal partnership with the Abbay Basin Development Office, our team trained with Waterproef to strengthen lab standards. The visit is over, but our work toward a healthy water cycle continues!
How do you improve water services in even more regions? With the right partners.
The ADB Technical Assistance project in Lao PDR strengthens local utilities through peer learning, governance support, and on-the-job training.
👉 Read more: vist.ly/4c8pc
The ADB Technical Assistance project in Lao PDR strengthens local utilities through peer learning, governance support, and on-the-job training.
👉 Read more: vist.ly/4c8pc
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
How do you improve water services in even more regions? With the right partners.
The ADB Technical Assistance project in Lao PDR strengthens local utilities through peer learning, governance support, and on-the-job training.
👉 Read more: vist.ly/4c8pc
The ADB Technical Assistance project in Lao PDR strengthens local utilities through peer learning, governance support, and on-the-job training.
👉 Read more: vist.ly/4c8pc
🌊 We’ve landed in Bonn for the 6th #GWOPA Congress! From water leadership along the Rhine to sessions on finance, asset management and nature-based solutions, our team is diving deep into Water Cycle Partnerships. Let’s learn from each other’s experiences this week 💧 #WaterSecurity
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🌊 We’ve landed in Bonn for the 6th #GWOPA Congress! From water leadership along the Rhine to sessions on finance, asset management and nature-based solutions, our team is diving deep into Water Cycle Partnerships. Let’s learn from each other’s experiences this week 💧 #WaterSecurity
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One year of ECDD-GIRE in Burkina Faso: 16 cooperatives with action plans, 14 WaterCoach videos, women trained in climate-smart farming, and local committees leading sand dams & vetiver planting. Progress towards a healthy water cycle is underway!
October 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
One year of ECDD-GIRE in Burkina Faso: 16 cooperatives with action plans, 14 WaterCoach videos, women trained in climate-smart farming, and local committees leading sand dams & vetiver planting. Progress towards a healthy water cycle is underway!
One year of ECDD-GIRE in Burkina Faso: 16 cooperatives with action plans, 14 WaterCoach videos, women trained in climate-smart farming, and local committees leading sand dams & vetiver planting. Progress towards a healthy water cycle is underway!
October 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
One year of ECDD-GIRE in Burkina Faso: 16 cooperatives with action plans, 14 WaterCoach videos, women trained in climate-smart farming, and local committees leading sand dams & vetiver planting. Progress towards a healthy water cycle is underway!
Our team is at the 8th Cairo International Water Week, themed ‘Innovative Solutions for Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability.’ Connect with us to learn about Water Operators’ Partnerships and exchange knowledge on governance, climate resilience, utility management, and MENA collaborations.
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Our team is at the 8th Cairo International Water Week, themed ‘Innovative Solutions for Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability.’ Connect with us to learn about Water Operators’ Partnerships and exchange knowledge on governance, climate resilience, utility management, and MENA collaborations.
Collaboration for a healthy water cycle. A delegation from Addis Ababa University and the Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority visited Waternet, organised by VEI, to explore how linking drinking water and wastewater can build resilient solutions for Ethiopia.
October 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Collaboration for a healthy water cycle. A delegation from Addis Ababa University and the Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority visited Waternet, organised by VEI, to explore how linking drinking water and wastewater can build resilient solutions for Ethiopia.