“It’s time to invest in water and sanitation!” – Josien Sluijs
This article was originally published in the Smart Water Magazine Monthly Issue 4 – October 2020. In...
News and publications
Below, you will find the latest publications and news about Aqua for All and its work.
For media or press inquiries, please contact Aqua for All’s communications team: communications@aquaforall.org
An out-of-the-box approach is needed to tackle the demand for safe water in Bangladesh
“As we cannot travel to Bangladesh, we have to rely more on our partners,” explains Astrid van Agthoven, Aqua for...
Running marathons to cure water blindness – Meet water advocate, Mina Guli
From having no interest in running and sports as a child, Mina Guli proceeded to run several marathons...
Financing sustainable sanitation solutions in Kenya
Aqua for All has renewed its commitment to support Sanergy in the next phase of its business development....
Micro grants for water and sanitation start-ups in the Middle East
Aqua for All, cewas Middle East and Toilets for All established the WASH vs. Covid-19 Innovator Fund to...
Fighting sanitation challenges in Kenya during the pandemic: Introducing NAWASSCOAL
While safe water plays a pivotal role in the fight against COVID–19, safe sanitation is also essential. Due to the COVID outbreak, the use of sanitation services at home has increased. The support for Kenya-based organisation NAWASSCOAL is part...
Three months later, where do we stand now?
It was late March when Aqua for All reached out to water and sanitation service providers following the COVID-19 outbreak. We wanted to understand their struggles concerning...
We are hiring an Office Manager!
We are an internationally oriented organisation and primarily communicate in English. For this vacancy however it is necessary...
Promotion of handwashing using timely innovations in Bangladesh – Introducing HappyTap
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Aqua for All recognised the need to support water and sanitation service providers who are actively working to...
Join the Dutch reception 28 August 13:45 CEST to meet people across the globe in a fun and interactive way.
No sharing of ideas under the Stockholm sky this year during #WWWeek #AtHome, but the Government of the Netherlands & partners Akvo, Aqua...
Online WWWeek Session Recap: ‘Innovative Finance for Scaling Effective SDG 6 Solutions
Today we hosted the World Water Week AtHome session ‘Innovative Finance for Scaling Effective SDG 6 Solutions’. The...
Our Annual Report 2019 is online!
Our Annual Report 2019 is out! This report gives an overview of our activities in 2019 and the...
Online WWWeek Session Recap: Potential of decentralised solutions to address climate change
Yesterday (August 24th), we had a successful #WWWeek #AtHome session discussing the ‘Potential of decentralised solutions to address...
Check out the overview of our events World Water Week at Home!
We have partnered with several organisations to co-organise two official online sessions and a virtual networking event. We...
Potential of decentralized solutions to address climate change
World Water Week at Home (WWWeek at Home) will take place between 24 and 28 August 2020. This...
Call for applications! Social Impact Incentives for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Does your impact enterprise provide water, sanitation and hygiene solutions? It might be eligible for receiving Social Impact...
New water towers with solar-powered pumps in Mali financed by Marie-Stella-Maris Foundation
Marie-Stella-Maris Foundation has granted €170,000 euro to Partners Pays Dogon and Aqua for All to build eight water...
Save the date and join us for World Water Week at Home!
World Water Week at Home (WWWeek at Home) will take place between 24 and 28 August 2020. This...
Improving the resilience of water and sanitation services in Kenya by partnering with the private sector
The COVID-19 outbreak led to an increased demand for safe water due to frequent handwashing and people staying...
Safeguarding access to water and sanitation requires immediate action
The COVID-19 outbreak exposed the water and sanitation service challenge worldwide. Around the globe, 2.1 billion people do...
“Access to funds can make all the difference”- Financing water supply in Ethiopia
In early March 2020, Gashaye Chekol Yihunie, Aqua for All’s Ethiopia country coordinator, opened the door of the...
Are you Aqua for All’s new Communications Intern?
We are looking for a Communications Intern. Working for Aqua for All means contributing to safeguarding sustainable access to water and...
“My home office is a call centre” – Building partnerships during Kenya’s lockdown
Joshua Kibet is Aqua for All’s Water and Sanitation Finance Advisor based in Kenya. The COVID-19 outbreak brought...
Safeguarding access to water in times of COVID-19
The Covid-19 crisis is taking its toll worldwide, but it is affecting everyone in a different way. Unfortunately,...
Fighting Corona: structural changes are needed more than ever
Every year World Water Day is a day to meet and discuss the importance of water. However, this...
New M4DU report: “Digital Solutions for the Urban Poor”
The Mobile for Development Utilities (M4DU) has published the report “Digital Solutions for the Urban Poor”. The report...
iW+ partnership for safe water awarded by P4G
iW+ partnership for safe water awarded by 2020 P4G Partnership Aqua for All’s partnership “iW+: unlocking new sources...
Towards a sustainable household water filter supply in Ethiopia
21 delegates from the Ethiopian private and public water sectors came together to discuss how to create a sustainable supply chain for household...
We received 27 teasers so far!
Thanks to the 27 applicants, who challenged us with their innovations since our call for submissions was launched...
Apply now!
Challenge us with your brilliant solution from innovation to scale! We facilitate sustainable access to water & sanitation...
Susamati: Nr 2 in the Climate Launchpad Challenge
VIA Water partner Manuel Gungulo’s great success with start-up in Mozambique We are happy to announce that one...
Our publications
In this section, you can find reports, materials and publications produced by Aqua for All or its partner organisations.
If you want to re-use (part of) these texts, infographics, tables, images or any other content in these publications, please contact us – communications@aquaforall.org
Annual Report 2019
2019: A year of achievement, learning and change…
Annual Report 2018
2018 was a crucial year for Aqua for All, it was part of the 1,5 year extension...
Annual Report 2017
2017: A year of innovative finance Given the pace at which we are progressing toward SDG6 it is...
Annual Report 2016
Delivering Value in 2016: Energized by the new mandate we received from DGIS in 2015, our team worked...
Annual Report 2015
Aqua for All can look back on 2015 with pride. Thanks to our stakeholders and fortified by an...