News
You’ll find all the latest news from Water Witness on this page- from our press releases and campaigns launches to more in depth looks at our programmatic work.
Water governance in Malawi- how accountable are we?
How strong is accountability in the water sector in Malawi? Read our study and recommendations.
UK WASH submission to IDC Select Committee inquiry into Aid Cuts
The UK Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Network's submission to the International Development Committee’s inquiry sets out evidence for why cuts to UK ODA, including cuts of 80% on WASH represent a significant strategic misstep by the UK government, which is incompatible with its stated global priorities and leadership ambitions on health security, girl’s education, climate and nature, trade and jobs, and conflict avoidance.
In light of the evidence, we urge an immediate response from the UK government and FCDO which includes: (i) Restoration of funding for existing programmes and those already planned on WASH, water and climate resilience; (ii) Working with stakeholders to develop and deliver a coherent and comprehensive UK strategic response to the global water and sanitation crisis; (iii) commitment to a transparent timescale for returning ODA to 0.7% GDP, and maintenance of operational capacity to manage delivery of this statutory commitment within FCDO and its partners.
A full copy of the UK WASH Network's submission to the select committee inquiry can be found on the link below.
UK WASH submission to IDC Select Committee inquiry into Aid Cuts
AWS Webinar - Spotlight on Africa: Harnessing Water Stewardship for Sustainable & Inclusive Development
Join us for an AWS Webinar 'Spotlight on Africa: Harnessing AWS Water Stewardship for Sustainable and Inclusive Development' on Wednesday 5 August, 9-10am BST.
Putting integrity and accountability at the heart of government response to COVID-19, especially in the water sector
COVID-19 and water integrity: 4 measures to move forward
Article posted by the Water Integrity Network, WaterAid, IRC WASH, GWP, SIWI, IWMI, Water Witness International, End Water Poverty, Shahidi wa Maji, and PNE Benin, with contributions by Sareen Malik (Coordinator and Secretary to the Board, African Civil Society Network on Water and Sanitation), and Robert Gakubia (CEO, Water Services Regulatory Board, Kenya).
In memory of Chris Wrigglesworth
It was in 2010, shortly after we arrived in Edinburgh that Chris contacted me out of the blue with enthusiastic feedback for one of our first major pieces of work as an organisation. It was an expose of the UK supermarkets’ role in unjust water use through the production of asparagus in Peru, which he’d read about in the Guardian. Incredibly, it turned out that Chris lived just over the Meadows, and pretty soon we were meeting up for a cup of tea and bacon sandwich.
How fair trade and water stewardship standards help tea producers build their resilience to climate change in Malawi
Did you know that tea is the most popular drink in the world after water?
And that each cup of tea we drink requires about 34 litres of water to produce?
Meet Miraji Simba - the winner of our inaugural Water Warrior award 2019!
The Water Warrior Award recognizes, supports and encourages individuals who have demonstrated great courage, conviction and effort to improve water security for vulnerable communities. Miraji is an exceptional individual relentlessly working to address the water problems facing his community in Tanzania.
Habari za Maji 2019 - prize for outstanding journalism on accountability in water management
Following on from the success of last years awards, the Habari za Maji Awards are returning for a second year with a call for submissions by the deadline of 18th October 2019. The award aims to provide recognition and attention to journalism that focuses on accountability, water resource management challenges, climate change and the environment in Tanzania.
Our Manifesto for a Fair Water Future
Water Witness International’s Executive Director Nick Hepworth speaks at Stockholm World Water Week 2019 about our new manifesto on how to solve the global water crisis.
Have a listen and tell us what you think!
Please send us your feedback by 30th September by completing our survey.