A premier national umbrella civil society alliance in Sierra Leone.
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Joined June 2015
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Here at the launch of the 2025 Global Hunger Index report, convened by @Alliance2015 members, @Concern and @WHHSLE in Sierra Leone. The findings are concerning, but it also shows that Sierra Leone has made steady progress in most of the indicators. Learning remains very critical
How do we bridge the #WASH gap in Sierra Leone? We're strengthening CSOs skills with data, influencing and governance tools. Thanks to @BMZ_Bund & @Welthungerhilfe for supporting an engaging Evidence-Based #Advocacy training. Amplifying local voices for lasting change 💧🇸🇱 #SDG6 – at Sierra Leone
Re-demarcating the Western Area Peninsula threatens Freetown’s water future.
Between May–Sept 2025, 5 major Guma shutdowns hit the city—driven by unregulated settlements. Shrinking catchments will only worsen the crisis. Read more on wash-net.org/why-re-demarcat…
Budget tracking=accountability.
It reveals how funds are spent, empowers communities to spot gaps & push for fairer resource use.
This was the focus of the Kenema workshop (21–22/08) on CSO capacity for WASH Govnc & Transparency, led by WASHNet & @GOALSierraLeone, funded by @FCDO
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Patrick Moriarty @IRCWASH @sanwatforall: We spend too much time talking to ourselves about tariffs, non-revenue water, sanitation markets... we know it all. What we don’t do is talk to the people who CAN MAKE the difference. That’s what the Heads of State Initiative is about.
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Applications are open for the IWA & @grundfos Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship! If you're an IWA #YoungWaterProfessionals member aged 35 or younger, apply by 14 Nov for a chance to deepen your knowledge of local & global #water challenges. Apply here: ow.ly/kKzw50TKEGK
We concluded a consultation on the National WASH Sector Development Plan in Sierra Leone. Invigorated interest and the need to strategically move the sector forward remain a unifying fulcrum across MWRS and partners. @sanwatforall @GOALSierraLeone @WorldBank @WorldBankWater
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Out-of-pocket health costs drive millions into poverty. This needs to Stop❗️As the Economic Development Assembly starts today in Abidjan, we call on world leaders to adopt clear policies on health financing in #IDA21 to address financial hardship in accessing health #HealthForAll
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Water is an essential resource, touching almost every aspect of human lives. Yet, billions are still being deprived of clean water and sanitation. How can the private sector can help? wrld.bg/z7AX50TpmF4
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25% of the world’s population lack a basic handwashing facility with soap & water at home. And 646 million children lack a basic hygiene service at their school.
Data will help decision-makers set the priorities for #SDG6: buff.ly/479fCIy
Access to a decent toilet is essential. WARDC is addressing this gap by kickstarting the construction of public toilets in Jui, Benguema, and Bassa Town. The Le 450,000 project, funded by local taxes, is a step towards improved sanitation for all. Local Councils can deliver #WASH
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In 2018, SWA launched the Mutual Accountability Mechanism—a milestone in collaborative action. This mechanism provided a shared platform for governments and partners to develop joint action plans, holding each other accountable for commitments and actions. #SWAinAction
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🌍"Financing Water Solutions for Climate Resilience" a keynote by @SarojJha001 from @WorldBank at the #WorldWaterCongress & Exhibition in #Toronto mentioned how he's deeply impressed by the quality of dialogue and dedication to tackling #WaterChallenges taking place in the event!
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WaterAid Tanzania (WAT) and partners have launched a campaign to improve gender-responsive WASH services in healthcare facilities and schools across Tanzania. This initiative focuses on enhancing the well-being of women and girls. #AfyayaMwanamkeSasa #WASHinHCF
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Congratulations to Helle Katrine Andersen for being awarded the Outstanding Service Award at the #WorldWaterCongress and Exhibition in #Toronto! Her impressive contributions to IWA include her leadership in the Danish National IWA Committee and her key role in the 2022 Congress.
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Exciting collaboration at the GAVI CSOs platform meeting in Sierra Leone, uniting 50+ organizations to drive coordination on key priorities for the Full Portfolio Planning process led by EPI of @mohs_sl. Together, we are shaping the future of primary health @Gavi @Amref_Worldwide
Imagine a world where every citizen regardless of social status, can fully understand how their government - through those in power spends their taxes. We are as WASHNet enabling the agency of CSOs to trigger accountability so that more people get access to improved WASH services
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"Allocating adequate resources to water, sanitation and hygiene lays the groundwork for a more resilient, equitable, and prosperous future for children and their families." Catherine Russell @unicefchief, Executive Director of @UNICEF
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