From July 21 to 24, 2025, Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, will host the 95th edition of the Strategic and Technical Council (STC) meeting of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). Organized under the auspices of the Lilongwe Water Board (LWB), this edition—held under the theme…

As part of its mission to enhance knowledge and build capacity, the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) is organizing the 3rd edition of its Maji Africa webinar series on July 16, 2025. The event aims to provide a platform for expression and visibility for researchers, young professionals…

The historic city of Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire is currently hosting a major regional training focused on the climate–sanitation nexus. Since Tuesday, this strategic initiative has brought together around thirty experts and trainers from ten African countries. Co-organized by the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) and the Global…

AfWASA is pleased to inform you that the deadline for submitting applications for research grants for young professionals in the water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH) sector has been extended to July 15.As part of its Capacity-Building Program for African stakeholders in the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector, the…

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) is conducting an urban sanitation audit from May 27 to June 13 in the cities of Anyama (Côte d’Ivoire) and Blantyre (Malawi), as part of its program "strengthening AfWASA and Operators for the Implementation of Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (SAO-CWIS)."This initiative aims…

The Association of Young Water and Sanitation Professionals of Niger (AJPEA Niger), in partnership with the Initiative for the Tree, recently organized a large tree-planting operation in Neni Goungou, near the 3rd bridge in Niamey. This initiative is part of the Dji Mansa project, dedicated to ecological sustainability.In…

In the face of growing demand for safe drinking water, increasing climate pressure, and the urgent need for sustainable infrastructure, the involvement of youth in the water sector has emerged as a game-changer. Young professionals — equipped with creativity, digital skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset — are spearheading…

The regional workshop on women's leadership in the water and sanitation sector continued on Wednesday, May 29, 2025. This second day was dedicated to self-exploration and mastering essential interpersonal tools for any woman in a leadership role. Through a series of interactive activities, participants deepened their understanding of…

The second round of the women’s leadership workshop, organized by the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) with the support of the Gates Foundation, officially kicked off this morning in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire. Over the next three days, 23 women from 13 African countries will strengthen their skills…

From May 27 to 29, 2025, Grand-Bassam (southeastern Côte d’Ivoire) will host a regional leadership training for the African Water and Sanitation Association's professional women's networks. Supported by the Gates Foundation, this training is part of a strategic program aimed at increasing the representation and influence of women…