Network of Water Rights Initiative [NEWARI]

#Happy_International_Volunteers_Day! Volunteering has been one of the best decisions of my life. It’s not just about giving back to the community; it has proven to be an important tool for my professional growth, connection, and opportunities. Through volunteering, I’ve learned skills no classroom could teach me, built a network of incredible people, and found doors to career opportunities I didn’t even know existed. Many times, the things you do out of passion and service end up being the very things that shape your future. Am grateful to Connected Development⁣CODE], Nigeria Youth SDGs Network, Network of Water Rights Initiative [NEWARI], #SIRP and other incredible organizations I've had the opportunity to volunteer with. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to grow and for the incredible people I have met on this journey. If you’ve been thinking about volunteering but haven’t taken the leap yet, this is your sign. Feel free to start small, give your time, skills, and whatever else you can, and watch how the world opens up in ways you never imagined. To every volunteer out there, thank you for giving yourself and for the impact you are making. The world is yours to take. Keep shining! Catalyst 2030 Dimiana F. Maria Ollé Miret Ogbodo Ogene Temple Chukwuemeka Oraeki #InternationalVolunteersDay #VolunteeringMatters #GivingBack

One year after the Governor of #Enugu state declared November 25 as #EnuguWaterDay, the situation has been a mixed bag of progress and challenges in delivering potable water to residents of #EnuguState. Read More: https://lnkd.in/guYMzr5v #EnuguWaterScarcity #WaterPoverty #WaterScarcity #WaterRights WaterAid Nigeria Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership Water Witness International #EnuguStateGovernment

We are excited to be part of the Enugu State 2025 Citizens' Engagement on Budget Preparation. The event underscores government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, open governance, and inclusivity in the state budgeting and resource allocation process. Our participation in this process is not just about raising our voices, it’s about making tangible impact through budget accountability. The huge increment in the 2024 budget allocation to the WASH sector showed government's political will to prioritize WASH interventions in #Enugu State. As a Network, we are committed to working with the government and relevant stakeholders to assess the 2024 budgetary performance (budget release and utilization). As we contribute to the 2025 fiscal year budget, we remain focused on advocating for improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructures across Enugu State. These essentials are critical to the well-being of every citizen, and we are proud to support the government in its efforts to prioritize these needs. Collaboration between citizens and government is key to building a sustainable and inclusive future. Together, we can create an inclusive budget that addresses the basic needs of Enugu residents. #CitizensEngagement #EnuguState #OpenGovernance #WASH #Transparency #Accountability End Water Poverty Water Witness International WaterAid Nigeria Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership UNICEF Nigeria Jane Bevan Prof. Chidi Onyia Ikenna Ugwu Ogbodo Ogene

A Place for Peace: The Unlikely Refuge of the Toilet November 19th marks World Toilet Day, a day to raise awareness about the importance of sanitation and hygiene. This year’s theme, “Toilet – A place for Peace,” may seem unusual, but it highlights the often-overlooked role that toilets play in our lives. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of toilets as a place for peace and how this concept can inspire us to work towards a more equitable and sustainable world. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ej_WtTCw #WorldToiletDay #WorldToiletDay2024 #PlaceForPeace #WorldToiletDay24 Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) World Toilet Organization Toilet Board Coalition UNICEF UNICEF Nigeria

I was really shocked that even the FCT don't have not even one Local Government that's Open defecation free. Even the one Aso Villa falls under?

The Journey to an Open Defecation-Free Nigeria Did you know: ➡️ Only 17% of Local Governments in Nigeria are so far open-defecation-free? ➡️ 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, do not have a single Local Government that is open defecation-free? This staggering reality is a clarion call-to-action for states lagging behind to prioritize sanitation and hygiene. Open defecation poses significant health risks, undermines economic development, and compromises human dignity. Let's join forces to: 1️⃣Raise awareness about the importance of proper sanitation. 2️⃣Support state governments in implementing effective ODF strategies. 3️⃣Encourage community-led initiatives to promote behavioral change. An Open-Defecation-Free Nigeria is POSSIBLE! Together, we can make it happen. #OpenDefecationFree #SanitationMatters #Nigeria #ODF #WASH #Sustainability #Health #EconomicDevelopment WaterAid WaterAid Nigeria UNICEF Nigeria Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership Toilet Board Coalition World Toilet Organization LIXIL Harpic World Toilet College Jane Bevan Arup World Health Organization African Region World Health Organization OPS WASH Chukwuebuka Ibezim Ogbodo Ogene

The Journey to an Open Defecation-Free Nigeria Did you know: ➡️ Only 17% of Local Governments in Nigeria are so far open-defecation-free? ➡️ 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, do not have a single Local Government that is open defecation-free? This staggering reality is a clarion call-to-action for states lagging behind to prioritize sanitation and hygiene. Open defecation poses significant health risks, undermines economic development, and compromises human dignity. Let's join forces to: 1️⃣Raise awareness about the importance of proper sanitation. 2️⃣Support state governments in implementing effective ODF strategies. 3️⃣Encourage community-led initiatives to promote behavioral change. An Open-Defecation-Free Nigeria is POSSIBLE! Together, we can make it happen. #OpenDefecationFree #SanitationMatters #Nigeria #ODF #WASH #Sustainability #Health #EconomicDevelopment WaterAid WaterAid Nigeria UNICEF Nigeria Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership Toilet Board Coalition World Toilet Organization LIXIL Harpic World Toilet College Jane Bevan Arup World Health Organization African Region World Health Organization OPS WASH Chukwuebuka Ibezim Ogbodo Ogene

Not every interested party will make it to the 29th Conference of the Parties! That's the reality for most grassroots organizations. Thank you WaterAid for amplifying local voices by coming up with this initiative of #MyCOPMessage for local experts to share messages to world leaders at #COP29. Network of Water Rights Initiative [NEWARI] Coordinator shared this message https://lnkd.in/dT7wvVmy WaterAid Nigeria Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership COP29 Azerbaijan UN Climate Change Climate and Development Knowledge Network PwC Climate EU Environment and Climate WRI Climate UN Biodiversity UN Convention to Combat Desertification Water Witness International

Bridging Nigeria's Sanitation Divide! Did you know? 50% of Local Government Areas (LGAs) in North West, Nigeria are Open Defecation-Free (ODF), while only 1% in the South West have achieved this status. This shows alarming disparities in sanitation access and open defecation practice across regions. Let's work together to address these regional disparities and ensure equal access to safe sanitation for everyone in Nigeria. Let's bridge this gap! UNICEF Nigeria WaterAid Nigeria Self Help Africa Plan International Water.org RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) Jane Bevan Rebecca Bolatito Gabriel, MBA Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) USAID Integrated Health Program - Nigeria Acted Norwegian Church Aid / Kirkens Nødhjelp The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) Emmanuel Uguru #OpenDefecationFree #ODF #SanitationMatters #Nigeria #WASH #EquityInSanitation #SanitationInequality #RegionalDisparities #WASHinNigeria #SanitationForAll #Nigeria #WASH #SanitationRevolution #HealthyNigeria #EquityInSanitation #RegionalDisparities #CollaborationForImpact #GlobalHandwashingDay #HandwashingDay

Why are Clean Hands still important? On this #GlobalHandwashingDay, we joined UNICEF Nigeria, the Media and Government in #Enugu State to amplify the need to sustain the practice of handwashing. Handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases whilst maintaining personal hygiene. Handwashing: 1️⃣ Prevents the spread of infectious diseases 2️⃣ Protects vulnerable populations with weak immune systems 3️⃣ Supports community health and well-being 4️⃣ Reduces healthcare costs and increases productivity in the society. This is yet another reminder that #CleanHandsSaveLives! We do not need #COVID to remind us of this fact. Thank you UNICEF Nigeria Rebecca Bolatito Gabriel, MBA for organizing this! Together we can do more. #GlobalHandwashingDay2024 #CleanHands #Handwashing Self Help Africa Plan International Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership Jane Bevan