The Association of Young Water and Sanitation Professionals of Mali (AJPEA-Mali) organized an introductory training session on artificial intelligence (AI) for its members. The session was held in the SOMAPEP-SA meeting room and was facilitated by Mr. Diama Lassana Keïta, a digital technologies expert and representative of Robots…

The African Water and Sanitation Association is pleased to announce that the list of recipients of the 2025 research grant is now available. AfWASA extends its warmest congratulations to the winners, whose research projects stood out for their relevance, scientific quality, and contribution to the Association's goals of innovation,…

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), in partnership with German Water Partnership (GWP), organized a technical workshop on resilient water supply during floods from 25 to 26 August in Abidjan. The event brought together 30 participants from public administrations, local authorities, water utilities, civil society, and security…

On July 29 and 30, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) and the German Water Partnership (GWP), as part of their joint GAPWAS (German-African Partnership in Water and Sanitation) project, organized a technical workshop on smart and energy-efficient pumping solutions, with the support…

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…

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 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…

As part of its Capacity-Building Program for African stakeholders in the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector, the African Water and Sanitation Association, with the support of The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and tge Gate Foundation, is awarding research scholarships to African Young Water and Sanitation Professionals. Target beneficiaries…