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            <title><![CDATA[Looking for grants for management of water plant and the promotion of sanitation in Liberia, West Africaa]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From rural Liberia in Lofa County, we are seeking partnership and/or grant support for the management of Voinjama City Water Treatment Plant. A multimillion-dollar facility, constructed and sponsored ...]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph S. Nyuma, Sr.]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:21:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From rural Liberia in Lofa County, we are seeking partnership and/or grant support for the management of Voinjama City Water Treatment Plant. A multimillion-dollar facility, constructed and sponsored by USAID, now faces serious challenges due to a lack of chemicals, reagents for water quality testing, materials for new connections, and logistics. The facility serves over twenty thousand people with clean water.                                    </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[¿Cuál es tu plan de acción para utilizar Wash'Em?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Te invitamos a que compartas qué estrategias esperas emplear para incluir Wash'Em como parte de las herramientas que tú y tu organización utilizan para crear programas o acciones que favorezcan la ...]]></description>
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            <category><![CDATA[Comportamientos para la higiene]]></category>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johanna Vidal-Gómez]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:53:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Te invitamos a que compartas qué estrategias esperas emplear para incluir Wash'Em como parte de las herramientas que tú y tu organización utilizan para crear programas o acciones que favorezcan la adopción de buenas prácticas de higiene.</p><p>¡Queremos leerles!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Restauration des terres dégradées et gestion des déchets solides dans la Commune de YAKO, Province du Passoré]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[PRESENTATION DU PROJET

L’Association ZOODO du Burkina Faso mettra en œuvre le projet de développement intégré d’une durée de trois ( 3) ans, dans la commune de Yako, située à 110 km au nord-ouest de ...]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ilboudo P Benoit]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:05:10 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PRESENTATION DU PROJET</p><p>L’Association ZOODO du Burkina Faso mettra en œuvre le projet de développement intégré d’une durée de trois ( 3) ans, dans la commune de Yako, située à 110 km au nord-ouest de Ouagadougou, chef-lieu de la province du Passoré, région du Yaadga.</p><p>Le projet vise la restauration agroécologique de 540 hectares de terres fortement dégradées, répartis comme suit :</p><p>ü&nbsp; 200 ha en zaï,</p><p>ü&nbsp; 180 ha en demi-lunes,</p><p>ü&nbsp; 160 ha en cordons pierreux,</p><p>avec en complément le traitement des ravines et la production de 2 000 tonnes de compost issus de 100 fosses fumières.</p><p>Ces actions de récupération sont combinées à la promotion de l’agriculture durable et de l’agroforesterie, avec :</p><p>La pratique de la régénération naturelle assistée (RNA) sur 100 ha,</p><p>Le reboisement complémentaire de 18 000 plants agroforestiers et forestiers,</p><p>Et la mise en place d’une pépinière villageoise forestière, fonctionnant comme centre d’apprentissage communautaire en agroécologie.</p><p>Un site maraîcher d’un (01) hectare sera aménagé à Petit Samba, avec :</p><p>Clôture grillagée,</p><p>Forage équipé d’un système de pompage solaire,</p><p>Et 8 bassins d’irrigation, pour renforcer la sécurité alimentaire et l’autonomisation des femmes et jeunes producteurs.</p><p>Un renforcement de compétence en gestion et en matériels pour faciliter la mise en œuvre du projet</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>En activité connexe, le projet intègre la gestion et valorisation des déchets solides dans les quartiers de la commune de Yako, à travers :</p><p>Le renforcement des secteurs de collecte (appui en matériel),</p><p>La sensibilisation à l’écocitoyenneté,</p><p>Et la transformation artisanale des déchets en objets utilitaires, générateurs de revenus (dans le cadre de l’initiative locale "Ville propre").</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ce projet contribuera significativement à :</p><p>La lutte contre la désertification (ODD 15),</p><p>L’adaptation au changement climatique (ODD 13),</p><p>La sécurité alimentaire (ODD 2),</p><p>Et l’économie circulaire locale (ODD 12), tout en intégrant une approche inclusive, axée sur la participation des femmes, des jeunes et des personnes vulnérables.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><u>Contexte et problématique</u></p><p>La commune de Yako, située à 110 km de Ouagadougou, dans la province du Passoré, fait face à une dégradation accélérée des terres due à une combinaison de facteurs : pression démographique, pratiques agricoles extensives, changements climatiques, déboisement non contrôlé, et érosion hydrique et éolienne. Ces phénomènes ont entraîné :</p><p>ü&nbsp; La perte de productivité agricole,</p><p>ü&nbsp; La détérioration des écosystèmes locaux,</p><p>ü&nbsp; Une insécurité alimentaire croissante,</p><p>ü&nbsp; Et une augmentation de la vulnérabilité des populations rurales, notamment les femmes et les jeunes.</p><p>Dans les villages ciblés (Kolbila, Roumtenga et Petit Samba), les terres cultivables sont largement appauvries, dénudées ou ravinées. Les sols sont devenus peu productifs, et les pratiques agricoles actuelles ne permettent plus d'assurer durablement les moyens de subsistance des ménages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>De plus, la mauvaise gestion des déchets solides dans la commune de Yako constitue une source de pollution visuelle, environnementale et sanitaire, accentuée par l’insuffisance de systèmes efficaces de collecte, de tri ou de valorisation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><u>Pertinence du projet</u></p><p>Ce projet vise donc à répondre à ces défis de manière intégrée, en combinant :</p><p>La restauration physique et biologique des terres dégradées,</p><p>La sécurisation des moyens de subsistance par le maraîchage durable,</p><p>La promotion de pratiques agricoles résilientes comme l’agroforesterie et la régénération naturelle assistée (RNA),</p><p>Et une gestion responsable des déchets dans une optique d’économie circulaire et d’écocitoyenneté.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>L’intervention contribue ainsi aux objectifs :</p><p>Nationaux : Politique nationale de l’environnement, PNDES-II, Stratégie nationale de gestion durable des terres (SNGDT), Plan stratégique d'adaptation de l'agriculture au changement climatique.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Internationaux : Objectifs de développement durable (ODD 2, 12, 13, 15), Convention des Nations Unies sur la lutte contre la désertification (CNULD), Accord de Paris, Agenda 2030.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><u>Base de référence (situation de départ</u>)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>a) État des ressources naturelles</p><p>Plus de 540 ha identifiés comme fortement dégradés, notamment sur les plateaux et zones marginales de Kolbila, Roumtenga et Petit Samba.</p><p>Insuffisances et non maitrise des techniques de réalisation des ouvrages CES/DRS (zaï, demi-lunes, cordons pierreux).</p><p>Baisse continue des rendements agricoles (moins de 600 kg/ha pour le mil ou le sorgho sur sol dégradé).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>b) Agriculture locale</p><p>Prédominance d’une agriculture pluviale vulnérable aux aléas climatiques.</p><p>Faible niveau de pratique de l’agroforesterie ou de l’agriculture de conservation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>c) Gestion des déchets</p><p>Déchets solides jetés dans la nature, surtout autour du centre urbain de Yako.</p><p>Absence de valorisation des déchets ou de sensibilisation structurée à l’écocitoyenneté.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>d) Situation sociale</p><p>Femmes et jeunes sont sous-utilisés dans les dynamiques économiques locales malgré leur potentiel.</p><p>Taux de pauvreté élevé, accentué par la dégradation environnementale.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Webinar: Global drinking water updates and the role of household water treatment]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[March 12, 2026 | 8:00–9:45 a.m. MDT, UTC/GMT -6 hours

The Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) will host a global briefing, interpreting the latest United Nations and World ...]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Catherine Francis]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:15:31 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>March 12, 2026 | 8:00–9:45 a.m. MDT, UTC/GMT -6 hours</strong></p><p>The Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) will host a global briefing, interpreting the latest United Nations and World Health Organization drinking water reports into one actionable synthesis.&nbsp;</p><p><a class="text-interactive hover:text-interactive-hovered" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cawst.training/event/Global_HWTS_Network_Webinar_202603_EN1920261063?utm_source=forum&amp;utm_medium=hwtsnetwork-group&amp;utm_campaign=hwts&amp;utm_content=english">Join the webinar</a> to:</p><ul><li><p>Understand where global drinking water is advancing - and where the greatest, unexpected&nbsp;gaps remain</p></li><li><p>Translate new global evidence into practical implementation strategies</p></li><li><p>Align your programs with emerging global priorities&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Access new CAWST tools and resources connected to these findings</p></li></ul><p>There will be dedicated time to ask questions, hear each other’s views, and help shape how these global insights are translated across our network.<br><br>More than 2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water services, but together we can change that. <br><br>🗓️ March 12 | 8:00 - 9:45 a.m. MDT (<a class="text-interactive hover:text-interactive-hovered" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://24timezones.com/difference"><u>check your time zone</u></a>)<br>🌍 English with live interpretation in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Arabic<br>🎥 Recording shared with all registrants</p><p>⭐ <strong>Be part of the global movement advancing practical, evidence-informed solutions. </strong><a class="text-interactive hover:text-interactive-hovered" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cawst.training/register/Global_HWTS_Network_Webinar_202603_EN1920261063?utm_source=forum&amp;utm_medium=hwtsnetwork-group&amp;utm_campaign=hwts&amp;utm_content=english">Register now</a><strong>.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mehula ADMediaTek]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[https://mehulaadmediatek.com/ [https://mehulaadmediatek.com/]]]></description>
            <link>https://forum.knowledgepoint.org/ceramic-educators-for-wash-implementation-m6s31ble/post/mehula-admediatek-LHGzw0IChjoiCTv</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mehula ADMediaTek]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:43:58 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sanear Amazon - Decentralized WASH in Rural Brazil]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A recommended reading is a paper that provides an in‑depth examination of decentralized WATSAN (water and sanitation) technologies—also referred to in Brazil as social technologies. The study ...]]></description>
            <link>https://forum.knowledgepoint.org/hwts-network-coeqfglb/post/sanear-amazon---decentralized-wash-in-rural-brazil-QXM67J9rDysjHd4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Raul A. Guerrero]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:39:53 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<attachment data-id="IfBn4rwzBimE0JHqpOkHK" data-type="attachment"></attachment><p> A recommended reading is a paper that provides an in‑depth examination of decentralized WATSAN (water and sanitation) technologies—also referred to in Brazil as <em>social technologies</em>. The study highlights significant opportunities for scaling these solutions, particularly in the northern region of the country, where the need for context‑appropriate water and sanitation interventions remains substantial. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Decentralized Technologies in the Brazilian Amazon - Article]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A recommended reading is a paper that provides an in‑depth examination of decentralized WATSAN (water and sanitation) technologies, also referred to in Brazil as social technologies. The study ...]]></description>
            <link>https://forum.knowledgepoint.org/hwts-network-coeqfglb/post/decentralized-technologies-in-the-brazilian-amazon---article-ARQqzZy79Pjauir</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Raul A. Guerrero]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:35:14 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<attachment data-id="g7fwvIwZKCNqjngs3bGlj" data-type="attachment"></attachment><p>A recommended reading is a paper that provides an in‑depth examination of decentralized WATSAN (water and sanitation) technologies, also referred to in Brazil as <em>social technologies</em>. The study highlights significant opportunities for scaling these solutions, particularly in the northern region of the country, where the need for context‑appropriate water and sanitation interventions remains substantial. </p><p>The abstract of the paper is provided below:</p><p>A process for rural sanitation infrastructure implementation is in progress in extractive reserves in the Amazon, through integrated actions between civil society, public institutions and the beneficiary population.</p><p>This paper portrays the history of the Sanear Amazonia project development, describing the social organizations key role and their impacts on the quality of life of the beneficiary population. A description is made of the actions of the social movement and its role as a central element in all phases of the process of implementing water access through social technologies in extractive reserves along the entire process.</p><p>The role of the partners involved in the development of the project is described, presenting the arrangement that instrumented the execution of the project since 2007.The methodological framework was based on the research-action method, involving qualitative and quantitative methods applied in 5% of the universe of the attended families of the extractive reserves. </p><p>The results indicate that the Sanear Amazonia project improved in 100% the access of the extractive reserves populations to water and sanitation through a process that favored the participation and key role of organized civil society integrated with other institutions. In addition, an improvement in the quality of life of these populations was observed from indicators that showed a 22% reduction in the rates of intestinal parasitosis infection and a 65% reduction in the prevalence rate of diarrhea in children under 12 years of age. Beneficiary population oral reports were relevant to show quality of life improvement with the implementation of the technologies. It is concluded that water and sanitation access for the rural population in the Amazon region, considering quality, quantity and accessibility should associate social highlight along the process to guarantee its effectiveness.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[INTRODUCTION IN THE TEAM]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Hello Team, My name is TUYISHIME Placide, and I represent Comprehensive Infant Development Organization a nonprofit organization registered in Rwanda with mission of promoting inclusive holistic ...]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[TUYISHIME Placide]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:39:28 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello Team, My name is TUYISHIME Placide, and I represent Comprehensive Infant Development Organization a nonprofit organization registered in Rwanda with mission of promoting inclusive holistic development in physical cognitive social emotional and spiritual dimensions of children under 18 years. Our programs focus are Health and Nutrition, Education and early childhood education, disability inclusion, climate child resilience, water, sanitation and hygiene, sports and play, youth and family empowerments </p><p>We particularly interested in building long term partnership with grant makers in  to scale sustainable community impact. I would appreciate any guidance,advice, or resources from this group on grant opportunities.strategic Partnership, and best practices for engaging founder particularly in WASH projects.</p><p>Looking forward to connecting and learning from this community </p><p>Thank you.</p><p>Placide </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Research proposal]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Hello, we are preparing a research proposal on the appropriate use and relevance of point-of-use treatment systems in a region of Cundinamarca (Colombia) near Bogotá. We are looking for civil ...]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carlos Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:05:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello, we are preparing a research proposal on the appropriate use and relevance of point-of-use treatment systems in a region of Cundinamarca (Colombia) near Bogotá. We are looking for civil associations, companies, or academics who wish to participate as co-researchers.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <description><![CDATA[Hello, we are preparing a research proposal on the appropriate use and relevance of point-of-use treatment systems in a region of Cundinamarca (Colombia) near Bogotá. We are looking for civil ...]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carlos Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:49:31 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello, we are preparing a research proposal on the appropriate use and relevance of point-of-use treatment systems in a region of Cundinamarca (Colombia) near Bogotá. We are looking for civil associations, companies, or academics who wish to participate as co-researchers.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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