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MOOC: WATER SAFETY PLANNING Are you involved in providing piped water supplies that are either professionally managed by a water supplier or equivalent management entity? Then this #OpenWHO Course is for you! What you should expect to learn; ▶️The basic principles and steps of water safety planning in urban water supplies ▶️Some common advantages of practising water safety planning ▶️Basic water safety planning terminology in urban water supplies ▶️Successful practices that lead to effective and sustainable water safety planning in urban water supplies ▶️Appropriate World Health Organization resources and tools to help develop and implement a robust water safety plan in urban water supplies. Link to Enroll: https://lnkd.in/e5kec8uf RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network IWA-YWP Canada IWA-YWP Nigeria IWA YWP Pakistan YWP BRAZIL IWA Water Youth Network Zambia Youth Parliament for Water Young Water Solutions The Trinity Challenge International Water Association Aquaya Viva con Agua Juan Pablo Ruiz GiveWell Keir Bradwell Temple Chukwuemeka Oraeki Ikenna Ugwu Oxford Water Katrina Charles

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

💧 Minister of Department of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, Addresses Water Security in South Africa 💧 In response to growing concerns about water scarcity, Minister Pemmy Majodina shared some reassuring news: “I want to assure South Africans that we have enough water; the national balance exceeds demand,” she stated. “But there are localised deficits in places like Gauteng and parts of KwaZulu-Natal.” While water resources are secure at a national level, the Minister acknowledged challenges in specific regions and emphasised ongoing efforts to manage these localised issues. Stay informed on how the government is addressing water distribution to ensure resilience in every community. Read the full article to learn more about South Africa’s #watersecurity and the plans in place to support all regions. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gDSDiKcT

**FG Reiterates Commitment to End Open Defecation in #Nigeria** The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating open defecation across #Nigeria. The government is calling for increased efforts from all stakeholders to achieve this vital goal. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, announced that 135 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and over 30,000 communities have attained Open Defecation Free (ODF) status since the launch of the Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign in 2019. To tackle existing challenges, the Minister outlined several initiatives by the Federal Government, including the declaration of a State of Emergency in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, the National Action Plan to revitalize the sector, the Partnership for Expanded Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (PEWASH) Programme, the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme, as well as Presidential Executive Order 009, which aims to achieve an Open Defecation Free Nigeria by 2025. #Nigerianwatersupplynew #Nigeriasaniationnews Source: FMWRS African Water Works Utility - Private Operator (Water and Sanitation) across #Nigeria African Water Works Utility Western Africa

Many #Nigerians struggle to access clean water and improved sanitation facilities daily. This problem is particularly acute in northern Nigeria, where only 30 percent of the population has access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. This contributes to high prevalence of waterborne diseases, threatens the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, and contributes to low levels of school enrollment, especially among girls. Through partnerships with local governments and the private sector, USAID is increasing access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education among some of the most at-risk communities in the north. USAID to support sustainable water supply and sanitation, there is need for providing grant funding for Operation and maintenance of the existing infrastructure. African Water Works Utility has position itself to work with state government to ensure adequate management of water supply system and sanitation to all #Nigerians. https://lnkd.in/dUvqMtx8

Nigeria is grappling with a severe water and sanitation crisis. A 2022 UNICEF report revealed that 70% of water at the point of consumption is contaminated, highlighting a significant public health emergency. Shockingly, 3 in 10 Nigerians lack access to clean water near their homes, exposing them to constant risk from waterborne diseases. Children under five are the most vulnerable, with over 70,000 dying annually from diarrhoea caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. The ongoing cholera outbreak in Nigeria underscores the gravity of this crisis, directly linked to the consumption of contaminated water and poor sanitation.  This stark reality calls for urgent collective action and innovative solutions to address this critical threat to public health and quality of life. Access to safe water is a primary focus for FeedUp Africa. We are committed to providing innovative solutions to ensure the poorest and most marginalized communities have a steady supply of clean drinking water and improved sanitary conditions. It is a fundamental human right to have access to a clean water source free from faecal and priority chemical contamination.  We urgently call for a tenfold increase in water and climate finance to tackle this pressing issue. #CleanWaterForAll #PublicHealth #InvestInWater #FeedUpAfrica

Nigeria: WASH in Akwa Ibom State Nigeria’s Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Akwa Ibom State Government on WASH. https://lnkd.in/gd-pWg7X

The 7th NIWE International Water Conference promises to be a convergence point for Water sector professionals in Nigeria. We are resolved to find a lasting solution to rural water supply and sanitation in Nigeria. Plan to attend. #NIWE #Water #Foodsecurity #SDG

The dangers of drinking dirty water in Africa City are alarming, as it puts residents at high risk of contracting waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. If immediate action is not taken, Africa City risks becoming a key epicenter of cholera outbreaks due to poor sanitation, inadequate waste management, and a lack of clean water supply. As a Climate Network Defenders , we emphasize the urgent need for effective strategies, including the enforcement of water treatment policies, investment in modern purification systems, and community education on hygiene and water safety. By working together, we can prevent this looming health crisis and ensure a safer, healthier future for Africa City residents.

Nigeria: WASH in Akwa Ibom State Nigeria’s Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Akwa Ibom State Government on WASH. https://lnkd.in/etSP3T9p