Water for Women (2022) Leaving No One Behind: Experiences from Water for Women
Developed as part of a dedicated initiative under Water for Women’s Learning Agenda, this report is a synthesis of insights from 16 water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects being delivered by partner civil society organisations (CSOs). The report draws lessons from and syntheses CSO self-assessments on the approaches they pursue to ensure no one is left behind, structured by: • Who CSOs identify as being […]
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Water for Women (2025) Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Self-Assessment Tool (Revised Edition)
The Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Self-Assessment Tool (GEDSI SAT) is a facilitation guide for climate resilience and development program managers, GEDSI advisers, researchers and interested members of staff, designed to support individual and collective reflective practice on the extent and quality of gender equality, disability and social inclusion work in programs and organisations. Drawing on a wealth of experience from across Water for […]
Online since: 09.07.2025
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Sue Cavill; Chelsea Huggett and Jose Mott (2022) Engaging men and boys for gender-transformative WASH
Issue 20 of Frontiers of Sanitation and these accompanying case studies explore the extent to which engaging men and boys in WASH processes is leading to transformative change in gender roles, attitudes, and sustainable change in reducing gender inequalities across households, communities, organisations, and policy.
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Bongomin, G.; Huggett, C.; Jain, J.; Lala, S.; Lee, E.; Morrison, C.; Noerdiyanti, N.; Poilapa, R.; Sanderson, R.; and Roy, P. (2022) Emerging practice for the engagement of men and boys in WASH
Issue 20 of Frontiers of Sanitation and these accompanying case studies explore the extent to which engaging men and boys in WASH processes is leading to transformative change in gender roles, attitudes, and sustainable change in reducing gender inequalities across households, communities, organisations, and policy.
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Water for Women (2024) What Does Climate-Resilient Inclusive WASH Look Like? Insights from Water for Women
Under our collaborative Learning Agenda 2023-24, drawing on learnings from the implementation of climate-resilient and inclusive WASH projects and research across Asia–Pacific, partners sought to explore this fundamental learning question through a series of dedicated initiatives.
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Water for Women (2023) Quality, Accessible and Safe Healthcare: Lessons on Strengthening WASH in Healthcare Facilities
This report highlights the achievements of Water for Women civil society organisation (CSO) partners in improving WASH in healthcare facilities (HCFs) in eight Asia-Pacific countries, including Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. It draws out lessons learnt from partners' practical experience and research across the Fund. The recommendations should inform CSOs’ future project designs and advocacy to important […]
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Water for Women (2023) WASH in Schools Insights from Water for Women
This learning brief synthesises and shares lessons from Water for Women’s investment in water, sanitation and hygiene in schools as part of 20 projects led by civil society organisation partners, with a mix of support for improved WASH facilities and activities aimed at WASH behaviour change. Combined, these activities reached more than 600 schools across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao […]
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Juliet Willetts; Fraser Goff (2023) Learning Note 4: Research contributions to WASH systems strengthening
Water for Women aims to strengthen national and subnational water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems in Asian and Pacific communities through greater emphasis on gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), safely managed WASH and water security. This learning note highlights how research can contribute to WASH systems strengthening. It also demonstrates how the concept of ‘leverage points’ supports critical reflection on how research and […]
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Nupur Khanna; Tanvi Oza; Paul Johnston (2023) Climate Finance for WASH: Papua New Guinea
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is integral to supporting community climate resilience that ensures no one is left behind. Inclusive, climate-resilient WASH goes beyond infrastructure to ensure that solutions meet the needs of the most marginalised and can continue functioning in the face of climate hazards. Accessing climate adaptation financing for WASH projects has been a challenge for civil society organisations (CSOs) due to a […]
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One Drop Foundation () The Transformative Power of Art to Inspire, Activate and Sustain WASH Behaviour Change
At the One Drop Foundation, we believe that sustainable systemic changes require an integrated solution that improves access to water infrastructures, encourages a change in behaviours and supports revenue-generating activities. The One Drop Foundation has collaborated with hundreds of artists in over 14 countries, for over 15 years, to increase WASH behaviours such as handwashing with soap and water and increase the use of latrines […]
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Habib Ur Rehman; David Clatworthy (2023) Climate Finance for WASH: Pakistan
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is integral to supporting community climate resilience that ensures no one is left behind. Inclusive, climate-resilient WASH goes beyond infrastructure to ensure that solutions meet the needs of the most marginalised and can continue functioning in the face of climate hazards. Accessing climate adaptation financing for WASH projects has been a challenge for civil society organisations (CSOs) due to a […]
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Wahyu Triwahyudi (2023) Climate Finance for WASH: Indonesia
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is integral to supporting community climate resilience that ensures no one is left behind. Inclusive, climate-resilient WASH goes beyond infrastructure to ensure that solutions meet the needs of the most marginalised and can continue functioning in the face of climate hazards. Accessing climate adaptation financing for WASH projects has been a challenge for civil society organisations (CSOs) due to a […]
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Anirban Chatterjee (2023) Climate Finance for WASH: India
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is integral to supporting community climate resilience that ensures no one is left behind. Inclusive, climate-resilient WASH goes beyond infrastructure to ensure that solutions meet the needs of the most marginalised and can continue functioning in the face of climate hazards. Accessing climate adaptation financing for WASH projects has been a challenge for civil society organisations (CSOs) due to a […]
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Paul Johnston; Tyler Kozole (2023) Climate Finance for WASH: Cambodia
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is integral to supporting community climate resilience that ensures no one is left behind. Inclusive, climate-resilient WASH goes beyond infrastructure to ensure that solutions meet the needs of the most marginalised and can continue functioning in the face of climate hazards. Accessing climate adaptation financing for WASH projects has been a challenge for civil society organisations (CSOs) due to a […]
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Kanika Singh; Prerena Somani; Andrés Hueso Ganzáles (2025) Supporting Sanitation Workers Lessons from the Empowerment Support Fund
Sanitation workers, involved in faecal waste management, face dangerous and oppressive working conditions, as well as stigma. A key challenge weakening their voices is the lack of collective organisation among sanitation workers. Their health, safety and dignity is an issue of human rights, but it is also crucial for achieving the ambitions of safely managed sanitation for all and the promotion of decent work, as […]
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Prasun Sangroula; Theresa Hübscher; Jan Schlenk (2025) Theatre Project Challenges Taboos Breaking Menstrual Stigma
In March 2025, amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the Nepal International Theatre Festival (NITFest), a unique workshop titled "BREAKING MENSTRUAL STIGMA" unfolded at Mandala Theatre in Kathmandu. Facilitated by Theresa Hübscher, Malin Freytag and Saraswoti Chaudhary, the workshop employed Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to explore the myths, taboos, and realities of menstrual health in Nepal.
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Aarzoo Nepal and Sneha Jha (2025) Weight of the Waste: Story of Sanitation Workers
This film is more than just a story; it is a raw and honest portrayal of the daily realities faced by these essential individuals. It delves into their immense challenges, the pervasive social stigma and discrimination they endure, often leading to their isolation and dehumanization. The documentary poignantly shows how many are compelled to hide their identities, fearing judgment and ostracization from society.Yet, amidst these […]
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Water for Women (2023) Environmental Indicators of Climate Risks to Inclusive WASH
This learning resource summarises a range of indicators that WASH service authorities and their civil society organisations (CSOs) can use to monitor the key risks of six climate hazards to household WASH access. Specifically, the indicators pertain to changes in the natural or built environment that may be outside the sphere of control of a WASH program.
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Water for Women (2023) Climate Finance for WASH: Pacific Region
Accessing climate adaptation financing for WASH projects has been a challenge for civil society organisations due to a number of procedural, design and systemic barriers. To address this challenge, a consortium of Water for Women partners developed a series of briefs on climate finance for the WASH sector in Asia and the Pacific. The Pacific regional brief is available along with five country-specific briefs.
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Water for Women (2023) Strengthening Systems for more Equitable, Sustainable and Climate-resilient WASH: Lessons from Water for Women
This systems strengthening series shares lessons from Water for Women about how CSOs and research organisations can contribute to stronger systems for inclusive and sustainable WASH.
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