SEWA's water campaign aims to (1) give poor women access to reliable clean water and (2) build their capacity to own and manage local water supplies. The campaign organizes grassroots women and has established water committees in over 1,500 villages. Activities include developing new water sources, reviving old sources, upgrading infrastructure, and training women leaders. As a result, women's time and health have improved as they face less hardship obtaining water. SEWA also works to sustain these impacts through continued education, advocacy, and establishing a revolving loan fund managed by village committees.
Maranatha Care Foundation is a community organization in Malawi that assists the less privileged through projects in education, health, agriculture, environment, infrastructure and water. It has registered projects providing school fees to girls, HIV/AIDS counseling, building bridges and irrigation infrastructure, planting trees, and installing wells. The foundation works with communities to identify needs and beneficiaries, then monitors projects until completion when they are handed over to local leadership.
This document discusses sanitation and water issues in India based on data from sources like the UNICEF and Indian government. Some key points:
- 67% of India's population practices open defecation and 61.7% of children are stunted, linked to poor sanitation.
- Over 200,000 children under 5 die from diarrhea annually. Lack of toilets and sanitation affects women's safety and education.
- Strategies proposed include raising awareness, forming community groups, constructing toilets and biogas plants, and treating contaminated water sources. Effective monitoring through MIS systems is also suggested.
The document discusses the critical role of women in water collection and management in their households and communities. It notes that women spend countless hours trekking to collect water, foregoing education, and shoulder enormous responsibility in meeting their family's water needs. However, the document highlights that women have little participation or leadership in managing water resources and decision making at the community level, where their views are often excluded, muted, or they are restricted and perceived as followers rather than leaders. It concludes that involving women is crucial for effective water management and ensuring access to water for future generations.
The Association for the Development of Pakistan (ADP) is a volunteer-driven, engaged venture philanthropy organization that works with promising nonprofits and funds carefully selected development projects across Pakistan.
This is the Q2 and Q3 update to the Board of Directors for 2014 that we want to share with all our stakeholders.
http://developpakistan.org
Sri Lanka; Rainwater Harvesting Projects in Sri LankaV9X
SOS Malta began implementing rainwater harvesting projects in Sri Lanka following the 2005 tsunami to provide communities with access to safe drinking water. The organization provided training to local residents on designing and installing inexpensive domestic rainwater collection systems. SOS Malta's long-term goals were to promote rainwater harvesting techniques, conduct awareness programs, and support the development of rainwater harvesting infrastructure in schools and villages. Through participatory approaches involving local organizations, SOS Malta established several community-based rainwater harvesting systems and trained local residents to maintain the systems and manage local water resources sustainably.
Open defecation is a major public health issue in rural India, with over 638 million people lacking access to toilets. This poses risks for many infectious diseases. While government campaigns have increased toilet access, behavioral change is still needed. Socio-cultural beliefs and the view of toilets as only for the wealthy prevent many from using existing facilities. Communication objectives aim to increase awareness of health risks, promote dignity and generate demand for sanitation through community outreach. Priority routes focus on women's issues and health hazards to motivate behavior change.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on providing clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities in India. It outlines several key problems including that less than 50% of people have access to drinking water, 30% of rural populations lack access, water quality issues are widespread, and most cities do not treat wastewater before disposal. It also discusses gender and caste issues related to water collection. Diarrhea is a major cause of child death. The presentation proposes solutions like improving multiple water sources, rainwater harvesting, affordable toilets, and special technologies for diverse areas. It emphasizes the need for a holistic, networked approach involving various stakeholders.
Maranatha Care Foundation is a community organization in Malawi that assists the less privileged through projects in education, health, agriculture, environment, infrastructure and water. It has registered projects providing school fees to girls, HIV/AIDS counseling, building bridges and irrigation infrastructure, planting trees, and installing wells. The foundation works with communities to identify needs and beneficiaries, then monitors projects until completion when they are handed over to local leadership.
This document discusses sanitation and water issues in India based on data from sources like the UNICEF and Indian government. Some key points:
- 67% of India's population practices open defecation and 61.7% of children are stunted, linked to poor sanitation.
- Over 200,000 children under 5 die from diarrhea annually. Lack of toilets and sanitation affects women's safety and education.
- Strategies proposed include raising awareness, forming community groups, constructing toilets and biogas plants, and treating contaminated water sources. Effective monitoring through MIS systems is also suggested.
The document discusses the critical role of women in water collection and management in their households and communities. It notes that women spend countless hours trekking to collect water, foregoing education, and shoulder enormous responsibility in meeting their family's water needs. However, the document highlights that women have little participation or leadership in managing water resources and decision making at the community level, where their views are often excluded, muted, or they are restricted and perceived as followers rather than leaders. It concludes that involving women is crucial for effective water management and ensuring access to water for future generations.
The Association for the Development of Pakistan (ADP) is a volunteer-driven, engaged venture philanthropy organization that works with promising nonprofits and funds carefully selected development projects across Pakistan.
This is the Q2 and Q3 update to the Board of Directors for 2014 that we want to share with all our stakeholders.
http://developpakistan.org
Sri Lanka; Rainwater Harvesting Projects in Sri LankaV9X
SOS Malta began implementing rainwater harvesting projects in Sri Lanka following the 2005 tsunami to provide communities with access to safe drinking water. The organization provided training to local residents on designing and installing inexpensive domestic rainwater collection systems. SOS Malta's long-term goals were to promote rainwater harvesting techniques, conduct awareness programs, and support the development of rainwater harvesting infrastructure in schools and villages. Through participatory approaches involving local organizations, SOS Malta established several community-based rainwater harvesting systems and trained local residents to maintain the systems and manage local water resources sustainably.
Open defecation is a major public health issue in rural India, with over 638 million people lacking access to toilets. This poses risks for many infectious diseases. While government campaigns have increased toilet access, behavioral change is still needed. Socio-cultural beliefs and the view of toilets as only for the wealthy prevent many from using existing facilities. Communication objectives aim to increase awareness of health risks, promote dignity and generate demand for sanitation through community outreach. Priority routes focus on women's issues and health hazards to motivate behavior change.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on providing clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities in India. It outlines several key problems including that less than 50% of people have access to drinking water, 30% of rural populations lack access, water quality issues are widespread, and most cities do not treat wastewater before disposal. It also discusses gender and caste issues related to water collection. Diarrhea is a major cause of child death. The presentation proposes solutions like improving multiple water sources, rainwater harvesting, affordable toilets, and special technologies for diverse areas. It emphasizes the need for a holistic, networked approach involving various stakeholders.
This document discusses how lack of access to clean water leads to conflict and outlines ways that Rotarians can help address water issues and promote peace. It notes that 750 million people lack safe water and 2.5 billion lack sanitation, and this disparity has led to many conflicts over water resources. However, the document provides examples of how Rotarian-led water projects have improved access to water, increased cooperation between groups, and created peace in places like Togo, Kenya, India, and Oregon. It argues that Rotarians can help mitigate conflict by convening discussions, strengthening local water management, and implementing sustainable water and sanitation solutions. The document encourages Rotarians to adopt a holistic approach that focuses on both increasing water supply
A hand pump was installed in Barkhola village, Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh to provide safe drinking water to 350 beneficiaries. The project was completed on December 27, 2014 and was funded by donor A Rahman. It aims to address the water crisis faced by communities in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh where many lack access to safe water. A 640 foot deep hand pump was installed with contributions from the community to support 50 households and students at a local madrasa. Orientation on hygiene promotion and maintenance was provided to help sustain the project.
Environment and Health Status in Urban and Rural IndiaGAURAV. H .TANDON
Rural and urban areas in India face significant issues with water access and sanitation. In rural areas, most people lack piped water access and must collect water from sources like open wells or hand pumps, often spending significant time fetching water. Water quality is also an issue, with problems like arsenic contamination affecting millions of people. Sanitation infrastructure is similarly lacking, with most rural Indians practicing open defecation. In urban areas, piped supplies are unreliable and many cities face severe water shortages. Water theft and leakage exacerbate the problems in urban water systems. Overall, access to clean drinking water and sanitation remains inadequate in both rural and urban India.
The document outlines a community project to clean up local river streams in order to reduce flooding. It notes that the region experiences heavy rains and typhoons which cause flooding, and that the dirty river blocks water passage. The goal of the project is to create a flood-safe and informed community. The project activities included informing community leaders of the planned clean-up, volunteering support from citizens, weeding the river streams, and providing information on flooding prevention. Five young students volunteered, and as a result the river was cleaned, flooding was reduced, and residents better understood the importance of environmental cleanliness for flood protection.
1) Drinking water supply in rural Punjab remained a challenge despite abundant water resources, due to overexploitation, pollution, and depleting water tables.
2) The Government of Punjab implemented the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project to ensure fully covered and sustainable water supply schemes across villages.
3) To address sustainability issues, private investors were engaged to fund installing taps and storage tanks, reducing water wastage and ensuring a reliable 24/7 supply. This unlocked private financing to solve critical water issues.
This document provides information about a development project in villages dominated by tribal communities in India. It summarizes achievements of the project from 2009-2011, including irrigating over 200 acres of land. It also describes innovations like providing safe drinking water and developing kitchen gardens. Challenges faced included damage to dams by elephants and managing expectations. The project aims to leverage other programs and seeks continued technical support to further development.
OCWA's 2013 Social Responsibility Reportjodileigh5
OCWA is a provincial agency that operates over 800 municipal water and wastewater facilities across Ontario. In 2013, OCWA supported many community initiatives through donations and employee volunteering, such as water festivals, education programs, and fundraising over $100,000 for GlobalMedic. OCWA also launched awareness campaigns on water conservation and proper pharmaceutical disposal. Internally, OCWA engaged employees to develop a corporate social responsibility framework focused on their community, environment, and employees.
This document summarizes the preliminary results of a social survey conducted in 6 clusters across Isiolo and Wajir counties in Kenya regarding the proposed Merti Wajir Water Pipeline project. Data was collected through household surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and expert interviews. The results show varying levels of awareness, support and opposition across communities. While most of Wajir supports the project, some communities in Isiolo oppose it due to concerns about sustainability and potential impacts on local water sources. Many others are unaware or unsure about the project due to lack of information. Overcoming communication barriers and building consensus with local leaders is key to addressing doubts and gaining support.
Maria Teresa Armijos: Communal Water Dynamics: Politics, Identity and Natural...STEPS Centre
Presentation at the STEPS Conference 2010 - Pathways to Sustainability: Agendas for a new politics of environment, development and social justice
http://www.steps-centre.org/events/stepsconference2010.html
Journeys for Water: Survival Strategies for Urban IndiaJan Chipchase
The document summarizes research conducted by frog researchers in India to understand how urban slum dwellers access and use drinking water. The researchers traveled from Ahmedabad to Delhi, visiting slums and interviewing residents. They found that while water is abundant, the supply is rarely clean and reliable. Slum residents struggle daily to obtain the water they need. The researchers hope their findings will help solutions like Sarvajal's "water ATM" model expand access to clean drinking water for slum communities.
This document outlines a proven model to eliminate open defecation in Nadia, India. The key approaches include using community-led total sanitation to trigger behavior change, linking government and non-government organizations, community-led monitoring, and convergence with other departments. Strategies focus on raising demand, strengthening the supply chain, mobilizing resources, and monitoring construction and toilet use. Toilets are constructed and supply chains are managed through agreements with self-help groups and local governments. Lessons learned emphasize the importance of social mobilization, breaking large goals into smaller targets, women's participation, convergence, intensive monitoring, and institutionalizing systems for long-term sustainability.
Sweta Jhunjhunwala has undertaken various projects related to water issues through internships and research organizations. During summer 2012, she interned studying water rates in the US. From fall 2012 to spring 2013 and ongoing, she has worked on multi-purpose research and development pilot projects in Jharkhand, India related to rainwater harvesting, solar water supply, and using mine water for drinking water. Additionally, from fall 2012 ongoing, she has researched and designed feasibility studies for a coffee cooperative in Guatemala, analyzing water needs and solutions like building cisterns. Her work concludes water challenges involve quality and access, and human activities contaminate clean sources, advocating for rainwater storage solutions.
S5 4 dr neelima alam - water and women presentationSehgal Foundation
The document summarizes a conference presentation on empowering women through affordable water technologies in India. It discusses how women currently shoulder the burden of collecting water, which takes time away from other activities. Various water treatment technologies being implemented through DST initiatives are empowering women by making water more accessible. These include RO plants, arsenic removal, rainwater harvesting, and river bank filtration. The projects have improved health outcomes and saved time by bringing water sources closer to communities.
The document summarizes grants distributed from the Calgary Foundation's Flood Rebuilding Fund following the 2013 southern Alberta floods. Over $9 million was donated to the fund and distributed to organizations supporting relief, rebuilding and recovery efforts through 2016. Major grants went to rebuilding infrastructure, housing, programs for youth, food assistance, mental health services and community rebuilding initiatives in Calgary and surrounding areas hardest hit by the floods.
A short design research study to support Sarvajal - a project that is bringing clean drinking water to urban India through the use of a novel water ATM.
This document discusses PRADAN's work implementing water supply projects in villages for agricultural irrigation and more recently for household use as well. It provides background on PRADAN's piped water supply projects since 2001 with support from the Japanese Embassy and other funders. The new model expands water access to homes for domestic uses like washing, bathing and sanitation in addition to agriculture. This reduces women's drudgery by bringing water closer to homes. The document also discusses considerations for focusing on quality of life beyond just income generation through the projects. It outlines concerns that need attention such as awareness raising, training, implementation methods, and ensuring long-term sustainability through community management and local funding support.
Water is a critical natural resource and an essential part of the planet’s ecosystem. As a resource within the built environment, it is also notoriously ill-managed.
But, getting wise on water is essential to good business practice and space management - it is often a high and unseen cost. Drawing from a range of sector examples, Julie’s Bicycle will help you to understand different monitoring options as well as a whole host of actions for reduction – from behavioural to technical interventions.
Also see our practical guide on Water Management for Buildings:
http://www.juliesbicycle.com/resources/practical-guide-water-management-for-buildings
Behavior Change: The Key to Ending Open Defecation (Srikanth)Rotary International
What if you had no place to “go?” One billion people
don’t have access to toilets, and are therefore left with no
choice but to defacate outside, often without privacy. This
practice spreads disease and contaminates drinking water.
Explore some case studies with Rotarian volunteers and a
behavioral expert, and discover what strategies are engaging
communities to consider eliminating the practice of open
defecation.
Funding and Implementing an Emergency Hurricane Water FacilityRotary International
After hurricanes Frances and Jeanne struck within weeks of
each other in 2004, Rotary clubs in the Bahamas partnered
with local charities, government, and Rotary clubs in the
USA to build a reverse osmosis water treatment plant.
The facility operates in emergencies only, producing and
distributing free, safe drinking water when hurricanes
interrupt the normal supply. Learn how the partnership and
grant funding developed, what lessons were learned, and
how the plant continues to serve residents of the Bahamas in
times of need.
This document summarizes a project by CARE International to promote gender equality in water resource management in Same District, Tanzania. Key points:
1) Before the project, women faced disadvantages in accessing scarce water resources due to cultural norms and power imbalances. Women's livelihoods highly depended on water.
2) The project conducted gender analyses and established gender equitable practices like mandatory female membership in water committees, champion farmers including many women, and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to empower women economically.
3) The project has led to impacts like increased participation of women in decision making, strengthened local water governance, increased agricultural productivity empowering women economically, and adoption of soil and water
India has about 18 percent of the world’s population and only 4 percent of the world’s water resources. It is severely water-stressed, thereby making water management a national priority. India uses about 230 cubic kilometers of groundwater annually, which is more than a quarter of the global total, making it the world’s largest user of groundwater.
This document discusses how lack of access to clean water leads to conflict and outlines ways that Rotarians can help address water issues and promote peace. It notes that 750 million people lack safe water and 2.5 billion lack sanitation, and this disparity has led to many conflicts over water resources. However, the document provides examples of how Rotarian-led water projects have improved access to water, increased cooperation between groups, and created peace in places like Togo, Kenya, India, and Oregon. It argues that Rotarians can help mitigate conflict by convening discussions, strengthening local water management, and implementing sustainable water and sanitation solutions. The document encourages Rotarians to adopt a holistic approach that focuses on both increasing water supply
A hand pump was installed in Barkhola village, Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh to provide safe drinking water to 350 beneficiaries. The project was completed on December 27, 2014 and was funded by donor A Rahman. It aims to address the water crisis faced by communities in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh where many lack access to safe water. A 640 foot deep hand pump was installed with contributions from the community to support 50 households and students at a local madrasa. Orientation on hygiene promotion and maintenance was provided to help sustain the project.
Environment and Health Status in Urban and Rural IndiaGAURAV. H .TANDON
Rural and urban areas in India face significant issues with water access and sanitation. In rural areas, most people lack piped water access and must collect water from sources like open wells or hand pumps, often spending significant time fetching water. Water quality is also an issue, with problems like arsenic contamination affecting millions of people. Sanitation infrastructure is similarly lacking, with most rural Indians practicing open defecation. In urban areas, piped supplies are unreliable and many cities face severe water shortages. Water theft and leakage exacerbate the problems in urban water systems. Overall, access to clean drinking water and sanitation remains inadequate in both rural and urban India.
The document outlines a community project to clean up local river streams in order to reduce flooding. It notes that the region experiences heavy rains and typhoons which cause flooding, and that the dirty river blocks water passage. The goal of the project is to create a flood-safe and informed community. The project activities included informing community leaders of the planned clean-up, volunteering support from citizens, weeding the river streams, and providing information on flooding prevention. Five young students volunteered, and as a result the river was cleaned, flooding was reduced, and residents better understood the importance of environmental cleanliness for flood protection.
1) Drinking water supply in rural Punjab remained a challenge despite abundant water resources, due to overexploitation, pollution, and depleting water tables.
2) The Government of Punjab implemented the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project to ensure fully covered and sustainable water supply schemes across villages.
3) To address sustainability issues, private investors were engaged to fund installing taps and storage tanks, reducing water wastage and ensuring a reliable 24/7 supply. This unlocked private financing to solve critical water issues.
This document provides information about a development project in villages dominated by tribal communities in India. It summarizes achievements of the project from 2009-2011, including irrigating over 200 acres of land. It also describes innovations like providing safe drinking water and developing kitchen gardens. Challenges faced included damage to dams by elephants and managing expectations. The project aims to leverage other programs and seeks continued technical support to further development.
OCWA's 2013 Social Responsibility Reportjodileigh5
OCWA is a provincial agency that operates over 800 municipal water and wastewater facilities across Ontario. In 2013, OCWA supported many community initiatives through donations and employee volunteering, such as water festivals, education programs, and fundraising over $100,000 for GlobalMedic. OCWA also launched awareness campaigns on water conservation and proper pharmaceutical disposal. Internally, OCWA engaged employees to develop a corporate social responsibility framework focused on their community, environment, and employees.
This document summarizes the preliminary results of a social survey conducted in 6 clusters across Isiolo and Wajir counties in Kenya regarding the proposed Merti Wajir Water Pipeline project. Data was collected through household surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and expert interviews. The results show varying levels of awareness, support and opposition across communities. While most of Wajir supports the project, some communities in Isiolo oppose it due to concerns about sustainability and potential impacts on local water sources. Many others are unaware or unsure about the project due to lack of information. Overcoming communication barriers and building consensus with local leaders is key to addressing doubts and gaining support.
Maria Teresa Armijos: Communal Water Dynamics: Politics, Identity and Natural...STEPS Centre
Presentation at the STEPS Conference 2010 - Pathways to Sustainability: Agendas for a new politics of environment, development and social justice
http://www.steps-centre.org/events/stepsconference2010.html
Journeys for Water: Survival Strategies for Urban IndiaJan Chipchase
The document summarizes research conducted by frog researchers in India to understand how urban slum dwellers access and use drinking water. The researchers traveled from Ahmedabad to Delhi, visiting slums and interviewing residents. They found that while water is abundant, the supply is rarely clean and reliable. Slum residents struggle daily to obtain the water they need. The researchers hope their findings will help solutions like Sarvajal's "water ATM" model expand access to clean drinking water for slum communities.
This document outlines a proven model to eliminate open defecation in Nadia, India. The key approaches include using community-led total sanitation to trigger behavior change, linking government and non-government organizations, community-led monitoring, and convergence with other departments. Strategies focus on raising demand, strengthening the supply chain, mobilizing resources, and monitoring construction and toilet use. Toilets are constructed and supply chains are managed through agreements with self-help groups and local governments. Lessons learned emphasize the importance of social mobilization, breaking large goals into smaller targets, women's participation, convergence, intensive monitoring, and institutionalizing systems for long-term sustainability.
Sweta Jhunjhunwala has undertaken various projects related to water issues through internships and research organizations. During summer 2012, she interned studying water rates in the US. From fall 2012 to spring 2013 and ongoing, she has worked on multi-purpose research and development pilot projects in Jharkhand, India related to rainwater harvesting, solar water supply, and using mine water for drinking water. Additionally, from fall 2012 ongoing, she has researched and designed feasibility studies for a coffee cooperative in Guatemala, analyzing water needs and solutions like building cisterns. Her work concludes water challenges involve quality and access, and human activities contaminate clean sources, advocating for rainwater storage solutions.
S5 4 dr neelima alam - water and women presentationSehgal Foundation
The document summarizes a conference presentation on empowering women through affordable water technologies in India. It discusses how women currently shoulder the burden of collecting water, which takes time away from other activities. Various water treatment technologies being implemented through DST initiatives are empowering women by making water more accessible. These include RO plants, arsenic removal, rainwater harvesting, and river bank filtration. The projects have improved health outcomes and saved time by bringing water sources closer to communities.
The document summarizes grants distributed from the Calgary Foundation's Flood Rebuilding Fund following the 2013 southern Alberta floods. Over $9 million was donated to the fund and distributed to organizations supporting relief, rebuilding and recovery efforts through 2016. Major grants went to rebuilding infrastructure, housing, programs for youth, food assistance, mental health services and community rebuilding initiatives in Calgary and surrounding areas hardest hit by the floods.
A short design research study to support Sarvajal - a project that is bringing clean drinking water to urban India through the use of a novel water ATM.
This document discusses PRADAN's work implementing water supply projects in villages for agricultural irrigation and more recently for household use as well. It provides background on PRADAN's piped water supply projects since 2001 with support from the Japanese Embassy and other funders. The new model expands water access to homes for domestic uses like washing, bathing and sanitation in addition to agriculture. This reduces women's drudgery by bringing water closer to homes. The document also discusses considerations for focusing on quality of life beyond just income generation through the projects. It outlines concerns that need attention such as awareness raising, training, implementation methods, and ensuring long-term sustainability through community management and local funding support.
Water is a critical natural resource and an essential part of the planet’s ecosystem. As a resource within the built environment, it is also notoriously ill-managed.
But, getting wise on water is essential to good business practice and space management - it is often a high and unseen cost. Drawing from a range of sector examples, Julie’s Bicycle will help you to understand different monitoring options as well as a whole host of actions for reduction – from behavioural to technical interventions.
Also see our practical guide on Water Management for Buildings:
http://www.juliesbicycle.com/resources/practical-guide-water-management-for-buildings
Behavior Change: The Key to Ending Open Defecation (Srikanth)Rotary International
What if you had no place to “go?” One billion people
don’t have access to toilets, and are therefore left with no
choice but to defacate outside, often without privacy. This
practice spreads disease and contaminates drinking water.
Explore some case studies with Rotarian volunteers and a
behavioral expert, and discover what strategies are engaging
communities to consider eliminating the practice of open
defecation.
Funding and Implementing an Emergency Hurricane Water FacilityRotary International
After hurricanes Frances and Jeanne struck within weeks of
each other in 2004, Rotary clubs in the Bahamas partnered
with local charities, government, and Rotary clubs in the
USA to build a reverse osmosis water treatment plant.
The facility operates in emergencies only, producing and
distributing free, safe drinking water when hurricanes
interrupt the normal supply. Learn how the partnership and
grant funding developed, what lessons were learned, and
how the plant continues to serve residents of the Bahamas in
times of need.
This document summarizes a project by CARE International to promote gender equality in water resource management in Same District, Tanzania. Key points:
1) Before the project, women faced disadvantages in accessing scarce water resources due to cultural norms and power imbalances. Women's livelihoods highly depended on water.
2) The project conducted gender analyses and established gender equitable practices like mandatory female membership in water committees, champion farmers including many women, and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to empower women economically.
3) The project has led to impacts like increased participation of women in decision making, strengthened local water governance, increased agricultural productivity empowering women economically, and adoption of soil and water
India has about 18 percent of the world’s population and only 4 percent of the world’s water resources. It is severely water-stressed, thereby making water management a national priority. India uses about 230 cubic kilometers of groundwater annually, which is more than a quarter of the global total, making it the world’s largest user of groundwater.
Womens empowerment and increased food security through increased access to la...Global Water Partnership
1) The organization Swadhina worked to empower women in Jharkhand, India through increased access to land and water resources. They formed women's committees to oversee activities and identify key issues of water, land rights, and women's positions.
2) To address water challenges, they constructed irrigation boxes and desilted tanks to improve water storage. They encouraged sustainable farming practices. For land, they reclaimed unused land and introduced new crop varieties. They gave women possession certificates for resources to establish land rights.
3) These interventions improved food security, economic conditions, and women's leadership roles. Women gained confidence through skills training and decision-making power over resources. Community development minimized migration from the area
Pani Panchayat is the name first given to a movement by Mr. Vilasrao Salunke for motivating farmers of Naigaon village of the drought-prone Purandhar taluka of Maharashtra in 1974. The government's inability to deal with the drought situation prompted him to take a 40 acre land on lease from the village temple trust and develop a recharge pond in the recharge area of the village, a dug well in the discharge zone and a lift irrigation system.
This document discusses the importance of adopting a gender approach to water resource management. It notes that women are primarily responsible for domestic water tasks in most societies but are often overlooked in water projects and management. Mainstreaming gender can lead to more efficient, effective, equitable and sustainable water systems. The document provides examples from various countries where integrating women in water management committees and decisions has improved cost recovery, hygiene, and sustainability of water infrastructure and services.
Explore the critical relationship between climate change and water resources. Learn how businesses can make a positive impact on this vital environmental issue.
The Sunflower Welfare Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to provide basic rights like water, education, electricity and health services to underprivileged communities in rural and tribal areas of Maharashtra. It has undertaken several river rejuvenation projects to store water and raise groundwater levels, benefiting over 45 villages and 68,000 farmers. The foundation also promotes gender sensitivity, women's health and empowerment through programs that provide sanitary pads, skills training, and solar energy projects. Its vision is to make Maharashtra drought-free on a permanent basis.
Role of NGO's in Sustainable Development (Sustainability in 21st Century)Gaurav Wadhwa
Sustainability in 21st Century
Role of NGO's in Sustainable Development
Corporate - NGO Partnership for Sustainable Development
NGO - Tarun Bharat Sangh
Water Man of India
Community Water Management: Arvari Basin, IndiaAlison Prior
A presentation demonstrating the importance of community and traditional practices in water management. Important discussion about the environmental, social and economic changes observed in the region as a result of this community action. Check out http://www.theflowpartnership.org/ to see how you can take action with your community!
Case studies on Community Physical Infrastructure projects under PEACESRSP
The document discusses several water supply schemes completed in rural communities in Pakistan with support from SRSP and the EU. It summarizes a few key projects:
1) A scheme in Minagah village in Swat that provided clean drinking water to 87 households after the previous system was damaged. Local contributions supplemented EU and SRSP funding.
2) A scheme in Gharib Abad village in Malakand that benefited over 80 households. The community organized themselves and contributed funds with support from SRSP and EU funding.
3) A scheme in Minagah village in Malakand that cost PKR 660,000 total and now provides 87 households with reliable access to clean water, saving women and
India faces significant challenges in providing clean drinking water and sanitation to its population. Approximately 97 million people lack access to safe water and 814 million lack basic sanitation services. Poor sanitation and unsafe water have led to widespread health issues, with over 1,600 deaths from diarrhea alone every day. While India has undertaken various efforts and programs to expand access, issues around management, funding, awareness, and equitable access persist. Addressing India's water and sanitation crisis will require improved coordination, prioritization of hygiene education, consideration of all socioeconomic groups, and innovative solutions tailored to local needs.
S M Sehgal Foundation is a public, charitable trust registered in India in 1999.
MISSION
Our mission is to strengthen community-led development initiatives to achieve positive social, economic and environmental change across rural India.
VISION
We envision every person across rural India empowered to lead a more secure, prosperous, and dignified life.
To date, we have reached nearly 250,000 people living in 470 villages in Haryana, Rajasthan and Bihar.
Access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation remains a significant problem in India. Over 840 million Indians lack access to safe drinking water and over 75 million in rural areas lack access to proper sanitation. This causes major health and economic burdens, with over 1.5 million children dying annually from diarrhea. Solutions proposed include improving water quality monitoring, increasing water treatment facilities, ensuring accountability of water usage through metering and tariffs, and boosting access to clean water in rural areas through localized distillation plants. Multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, construction companies, and communities must work together to address the challenges of availability, accountability, and accessibility of water and sanitation resources.
Solutions to the current water shortage in Nairobi suburbs EvanKahenya1
The issue of water shortage is widespread across all regions of Nairobi. As a resident of Nairobi, I have also experienced the inconvenience of dry taps and grappled with illnesses associated with contaminated water. My experiences motivate me to explore solutions that potentially solve this problem for me and my community.
Alternatives to water privatization in asiaAPWG_Denis
Mary Ann Manahan (Focus on the Global South) provides an overview of water issues in Asia, offers a quick scan of the level of water service delivery and type of providers, tackles the problem of liberalization in services, and presents various alternatives to the current model.
Group 6 Presentation SOCIAL ENTERPRIZE PLANkazamraza
The social enterprise plan aims to address water shortage and quality issues in Murree, Pakistan. The population of 300,000 faces challenges obtaining safe water from contaminated sources. The plan proposes providing affordable water purifiers that can purify waste water for reuse, reducing dependence on tanker suppliers. This would improve health by decreasing water-borne diseases. The social enterprise seeks to be a trendsetting organization that transforms public health through innovation and affordable access to safe water.
The South African Water Caucus is a network of NGOs and CBOs working on water justice in South Africa. They are active citizen monitors of water policy and practice.
The document summarizes key findings and recommendations from the G3 Water Governance and Community Based Management research in Bangladesh. The main findings are:
1. Poor maintenance of water infrastructure like gates, canals and embankments increases vulnerability, but this can be addressed through a three-tier strategy involving communities, local governments, and government/donor funding.
2. Institutional coordination around water management needs improvement through a clearer governance framework that defines roles and responsibilities and promotes coordination across different actors and scales.
3. The role of local government institutions (Union Parishad) in water governance should be formally recognized to help with conflict resolution, coordination, and access to social safety nets for maintenance.
4.
Solar Based Drinking water Purification System Panchayat manages its own safe water supply Success story of Water Purification Plant in Hiwara Lahe Village, Dist-Washin. Yuva rural Association (YRA) partnered with the HDB financial services to transform villages into a pure & safe drinking water, under its WASH program
Empowering Rural Communities
May 3, 2016
Suri Sehgal
Development must be community-led
Strengthen community-led development to achieve positive, social and economic change across rural India.
Empowerment
Envision each person across rural India empowered to lead a more secure, prosperous, and dignified life.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Amitava Banerjee, Executive Director of Bhoruka Charitable Trust (BCT), at the 10th IDCA International Conference in Gurgaon on January 10-11, 2014. It provides information about BCT's founder and mission, geographical outreach across multiple states in India, key program areas of health, education, livelihoods, and more. Specific health projects described include initiatives focused on urban slum dwellers, maternal and child health, eye care services including cataract surgeries, mobile medical services, and wheat flour fortification. Ongoing projects in South India concentrate on HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment programs targeting high-risk groups.
The document summarizes three program domains of the LetzDream Foundation (LDF): 1) The Youth Livelihood Development Program (YLDP) which empowers youth with skills to ensure sustained income for disadvantaged households; 2) The Integrated Development Program in Alwar (IDP) which comprehensively addresses social and economic challenges of a developing society; and 3) Boutique Programs which support past partner organizations and new interesting projects in various areas. It then provides details on the YLDP and IDP programs, including their objectives, implementation approach, partnerships, results and scale. It concludes with an overview of the Boutique Programs and LDF's role in co-investing, fundraising support,
This document summarizes agricultural issues and projects in rural India. It discusses key issues like land degradation affecting 50% of land, widespread water shortage, and need to ensure stable productivity of key crops like wheat and rice. It also notes the widening gap between food production and population growth. The Krishi Jyoti project aims to address these challenges by improving practices in 30 villages through soil testing, balanced fertilizers, and advice. It achieved increases in wheat, mustard, and millet productivity and household incomes. The NABARD-supported project expanded these efforts through additional demonstrations, trainings, and technologies.
This document summarizes the Himayat scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, which provides vocational training and job placement assistance to unemployed youth. The objectives are to equip youth with marketable skills and help them secure employment. It discusses the multi-stage process involving pre-training, training, pre-placement counseling, placement, and post-placement support. Various fields of employment like hospitality, IT, and automotive are covered. Current achievements include training over 10,000 youth out of a target of 55,890, with a 63.3% placement rate. The program has had positive impacts such as financial benefits, social gains, and personal growth for participants.
eCompliance is an electronic treatment monitoring system that uses biometric fingerprint scanning to ensure accuracy and adherence in tuberculosis (TB) treatment. It aims to curb the growth of multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) by preventing missed and unsupervised doses. Field tests in India and Uganda found death and default rates reduced to zero compared to over 16% previously. eCompliance creates an indisputable record of each patient visit and drug dose taken by requiring fingerprint scans. This eliminates human errors in record keeping and gaps in treatment supervision that can lead to drug resistance. Initial results found it improved treatment motivation and outcomes while increasing health worker productivity by 30%.
Community radio can play an important role in education in rural India. Alfaz-e-Mewat 107.8 MHz was set up in Mewat, Haryana to serve over 180 villages with limited access to mainstream media and challenges like low literacy. The radio station aims to connect, educate and entertain the community through various educational programs. These include radio school for out-of-school children, programs in local dialects to promote primary education, and discussions on important issues. The community radio has increased awareness, supported effective local institutions, and allowed cross-sharing of educational ideas and content between schools.
This document summarizes the work of EKAL, an organization working to bridge social disparities through inclusive education. It provides education to children in rural villages, with over 51,717 schools as of 2013 benefiting over 26 lakh children. The schools are run by local female teachers with matric-level education. EKAL also provides health care education and promotes self-reliance through programs on health, hygiene, and organic farming. An independent study found EKAL has positively impacted villages through reduced liquor consumption, increased social harmony, education awareness, and empowerment. EKAL's goal is to reach 100,000 villages and further promote self-governance as envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi
1) The document discusses water scarcity issues in Mewat region of India such as depleting groundwater, encroachment of saline water, and lack of access to safe drinking water.
2) The Institute of Rural Research and Development has implemented various "ridge to valley" water management interventions like check dams, recharge wells, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater recycling to recharge groundwater levels and improve access to water.
3) As a result, over 1.3 million kiloliters of water is being harvested annually, benefiting over 141 villages. Groundwater levels and quality have improved significantly, reducing women's drudgery and improving health.
Bhoruka Charitable Trust (BCT) was founded in 1962 by Late Shri. Prabhu Dayal Agarwal to support socio-economic development in rural India, especially weaker groups. BCT operates in several states, focusing on health, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and art promotion. Key projects include constructing over 45,000 low-cost toilets in Rajasthan, building water supply infrastructure helping over 300 villages, and supporting government efforts to make Churu district open defecation free. BCT also implements programs on integrated water resource management, rainwater harvesting, and supporting village committees to maintain water supply operations.
The document summarizes the activities of the International Development and Cooperation Association (IDCA) in promoting poverty eradication efforts in India. It discusses IDCA's vision of developing India free of poverty and disparities. It outlines how IDCA raises funds and supports projects in areas like water, sanitation, education, healthcare, agriculture and livelihoods. It also provides summaries of conferences, seminars and visits to partner organizations held from 2003-2013 to facilitate networking, collaboration and learning between organizations. It highlights upcoming activities in 2014 and encourages participation in IDCA's efforts.
IRRAD is an institute that works to empower rural communities in India through community participation and sustainable development programs. It focuses on improving agriculture, water access, rural governance, sanitation and health. IRRAD's initial work is located in Mewat District, Haryana, where it aims to build capacity of local institutions, raise awareness of citizens' rights, increase access to water, and promote modern farming practices. It measures its impact through community engagement, leader training, infrastructure development and use of its community radio station.
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The presentation highlights the key aspects for partnerships and learnings to turn challenges into opportunities by working together to empower rural India.
The document discusses a lack of access to safe water, hygiene, and sanitation in India which leads to diseases and economic losses. It notes that conventional approaches to improving WASH have been ineffective and do not address women's needs. The "Pan in the Van" approach is proposed as a women-centric, mobile solution using a van equipped with audiovisual tools, demonstrations, and a resource team. The approach involves a 3-day camp providing planning, capacity building, and follow up to help communities achieve and maintain total sanitation in a cost-effective manner. Evaluation of initial camps showed improved women's participation, demand generation, and addressing supply chain issues.
This document summarizes discussions from a national conference on women-led water management in rural India. [1] Key frameworks and strategies were discussed to promote women's participation in water sustainability efforts, including policy changes, capacity building, institutional support, and ensuring economic independence. [2] Groups also discussed the roles of government institutions, civil society, and enabling an environment for women in decision-making around water management and sanitation. [3] Research needs identified included better understanding women's water roles at the community level, the link between water security and development, and developing gender-friendly sanitation technologies.
1) The document discusses women-led water governance and irrigation management in West Bengal, India.
2) It outlines various traditional human-powered irrigation techniques commonly used by women farmers in the region, such as swinging baskets and treadle pumps.
3) However, women's participation in irrigation governance is still limited, and the document recommends establishing quotas for women in water user groups to promote greater involvement in decision making.
This document reviews gender and capacity building initiatives in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs in India. It finds that [1] training programs do not adequately cover gender and equity issues and there is a gap between policies and practices. It also finds that [2] training participants and trainers are mostly men, with limited female participation. Finally, it finds that [3] training content is gender blind and does not include dedicated content on gender sensitization or issues like menstrual hygiene. It recommends a thorough review of training curricula from a gender and equity perspective to make capacity building more inclusive.
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The document discusses the Women Led Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) led by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in India. [1] It notes that poor sanitation impacts women's health, education, safety, dignity, and privacy the most. [2] The initiative aims to create open defecation free villages through a saturation approach ensuring all households and public places have toilets. [3] It focuses on demand generation, gender perspectives, and involving women as change agents to promote sanitation and hygiene.
This document analyzes women's participation in the Jalswarajya water project in Maharashtra, India. It finds that while the project mandated 50% women's participation, their involvement was often superficial and did not meaningfully empower women or address gender inequalities. Rural elites still controlled project information and resources. Women's roles were often proxies for their caste groups rather than representatives advocating for women. The project failed to sustain women's empowerment activities after implementation or address underlying power imbalances around caste and class. It concludes that true gender equality in water governance requires more than quotas and must directly confront social norms that exclude women.
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This document discusses assessing the vulnerability of rural households to lack of adequate water supply for domestic and productive needs. It proposes developing a composite vulnerability index based on 6 sub-indices: 1) water supply and use, 2) family occupation, 3) social institutions, 4) climate, 5) water resources, and 6) financial stability. The index was tested in 3 villages in India with values ranging from 2.21 to 6.58, indicating varying vulnerability among households based on their water access and livelihood factors. The study found vulnerability was highest in Kerkatta village due to water scarcity and influenced by household economy. The index could help target water supply interventions and surveillance.
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S4 2-bharti
1. Presentation
of
CAPACITY BUILDING OF WOMEN FOR
WATER MANAGEMENT
By
Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
At :
"National Conference on Women-led Water Management,"
5-6 November 2012
2. SEWA - AN INTRODUCTION
SEWA is a member based
organisation founded in
1972 which has grown
today as a family with more
than 13,25,138 members
(from nine states of India).
Two-thirds of its members are from the rural area and
they are small farmers and agricultural labour.
• SEWA’s two main goals are:
• Full employment,
• Self - Reliance
3. SEWA’s Water Campaign
• Seeks to give poor women access to a reliable and safe water
supply
• To build their capacity to become the owners and the managers
of the local water supply instead of mere users.
• Spearhead teams, teams of grassroots women, play a leading role
in the water campaign
• Today more than 460000 women spread over 1500 villages and 14
districts of Gujarat (India) have joined the water campaign.
SEWA’s water campaign include two types of activities:
• Activities that increase the capacity and awareness of grassroots women
• Activities that directly improve the quality of the local water supply
4. Problem
• Women and water are closely interrelated, as women are
the main users of the local water sources.
• women are spending up to 6 hours a day during summer to
fetch water.
• women loose valuable time and energy that could have
been used for income generating activities;
• health suffers due to the heavy loads they have to carry
over long distances;
• the water is often of an inferior quality.
• entire villages are forced to migrate in search of water.
5. Objective of the water Campaign
• Access to clean drinking water is the primary right of
every human being as it is basic necessity of life, livelihood,
health & progress.
• Creation of new water resources
• Revival of old dry local water resources
• Up gradation of water management tools
• Ownership of water resources for women
• Alternative employment option for women in Arid areas
• Development of sustainable resources for natural disaster
prone villages
6. Demands & Massage
Demands Message
We want to develop Clean water is our basic
sources of drinking right, we cannot live without
water in every village. water, without water we
cannot be healthy, our
Local women should
employment is severely
have control over and
affected because of lack of
manage our water
water, we migrate with our
sources.
families and animals,
We want to collect and leaving home and health,
save rain water. because without water we
cannot survive.
7. Working Strategy
• Mass mobilization-through gram Sabhas
• Regular meetings, exposure and advocacy for policy
change
• integrated approach of women, water and work.
• Activities such as deepening of lakes, well recharging hand
pump repairing &installation of new hand pumps
• Increasing awareness among the committees about the
present scenario of climate change and global warming
and equipping them toe stand
• Working closely with the local government.
• SEWA does not believe in creating parallel structures.
8. The Water Campaign has up till now
organized
• Gramsabhas – 973 village
• Video replay – 214 villages
• Street play – 25 villages
• Rally & Prabhat Phery – 307 villages
• Water committees – 700 villages
• Spear head team meeting – 252 meetings
• Exposure visits - 21 visit
9. Detailed Activities
• To develop, maintain, revive and manage traditional and
modern sources of safe water with women controlling the
same.
• Education and Awareness Building at local levels.
• Building community capacity to manage and maintain
water systems.
• Building women’s technical cadre to make them efficient
resource managers. Impart trainings pertaining to
technical and managerial aspects which include
• Establish partnership with private sector organisations
and corporatize women’s organisations to make them
commercially viable entities.
• Water–related advocacy at District level – liasoning with
Government agencies to influence water-related policies
13. Impacts of the Water campaign
• The quality of the local water supply has improved;
hence, women need to spend less time and energy on
fetching water.
• The capacity to cope with drought periods have
improved and families no longer need to migrate in
search of water.
• Women have grown from mere users of the local
water supply into owners and managers of the local
water supply.
14. Main effects of the Water Campaign
• Women became leaders in both water distribution &
management. They were finally the owners and managers of
their work for e.g. Hand Pump Repairing and The Group Water
Supply Scheme.
• Quality of the local water sources and their management
improved.
• Increased employment generation opportunities for the Women.
• Women’s health problems decreased.
• Women have become capable of fighting against natural
calamities like drought and earthquake.
• Increased hours of work leading to higher income generation.
15. Sanitation
• Sanitation in rural Gujarat, perhaps must be one of
the most neglected areas.
• Almost all houses in a village without latrines and
bathrooms.
• There is no waste collection truck, which will clean
the streets and fields of human excreta.
• Outbreaks of diseases like Cholera and malaria even
in this day.
16. SEWA's initiative
• While SEWA was designing houses that would
accommodate the villagers' taste, needs and also be
earthquake resistant, it felt that It should have sanitation
facilities also.
• This idea was initially met with tough resistance from the
villagers.
• However, the SEWA aagyewans (leaders) in three villages
took the initiative of building latrines in their own houses.
• The aagyewans did not force others to follow them, rather
left the decision to each one. Slowly, the villagers saw
the immense benefit the latrines offer, the ease to use
them and the simplicity of the whole process.
• Today there are 2350 latrines already built in these
villages and the plans to make 350 more
17. Innovative Idea’s
The Blue fund
• A greater number of rural women now have access to
water regularly and without having to travel long distances.
As a result of this time saved, economic activities have been
developed in areas such as salt farming, forestry and
artisan work.
• Portions of the income generated from these enterprises
have been pooled as a revolving fund whereby loans, Blue
Credit, will be disbursed for water related activities.
• This fund is known as the Blue Fund and the loans
disbursed, as Blue Credit. As a result of investment in
water related activities and infrastructure, average daily
income will increase by Rs. 60 (1.50 USD).
18. Cont…
• The fund will be utilized to implement the
activities in the villages as per the needs and the
demands of the villagers.
• Increase in employment and revenue generation.
• Building collective organised strengths of
women as water users, managers and owners
would reduce their vulnerability to natural
calamities
19. Climate Change
• Over the last few years, the rainfall pattern has
changed; the incidence of flooding has increased,
and the areas affected by floods have increased.
• It is the poor farmer who is affected most by the
effects of climate change – a fact corroborated by
the increasing trend of farmer suicides.
• Availability of drinking water has become a major
concern due to receding water table.
20. Cont…
SEWA undertakes the following activates to equip the
communities to stand in the scenario of climate change.
• Member-based educational programs.
• Organize national level policy dialogues.
• Identifying mitigation and adaptation policies.
• Undertake activities with a view to reducing the CO2 emission.
Organize round table with private sector with a view to poverty
eradication and sustainable natural resource management
• Participatory decision-making must be encouraged to make
sure that all affected groups are involved in decision-making on
climate change.
21. SEWA’s Water Campaign - A Water
Company Model
• A unique model of a grass roots water company in
the Peoples Sector.
• This makes the Company Sustainable.
• Thus while the campaign builds the capacities of
the local women, the company helps in providing
them access to information technology tools and
fund to undertake the activities.
22. Sustainability
• Active involvement of the grassroots women and their
capacity building ensures that the outputs and impacts
of the campaign are sustainable.
• For instance, women are trained how to maintain the
roof rainwater harvesting structures, water
committees have been established in many villages.
• SEWA links up with local water board to generate
additional funds for the maintenance of village water
sources. the maintenance fund is governed by the
village water committee itself.
23. Commitment
• Initiating and running the water campaign has only been
able because of the commitment from all the involved
stakeholders, especially grassroots women.
Future challenges lying ahead of SEWA
• Widen—involve more women—and deepen—include
more activities such as micro watershed development—
the water campaign.
• Explore ways to replicate the water campaign elsewhere
in India and the region of South-Asia.
• Grassroots women need to be prepared for and included
in current developments such as globalization,
privatization, and decentralization.
24. Lesson Learned
• Unless organizations owned by women water users come up
to manage water resources, the water sector will remain
unbalanced in favour of men and exploitative, overused
and over consumed.
• Simultaneously, the existing water institutions – Gujarat
Land Development Corporation, Gujarat Water Supply
and Sewerage Board, etc. must refocus on poor women’s
water needs and build their capacity.
• When men owned land, ownership of water by women has
provided counter balancing economic and gender power.
Think of water in relation to land and vegetation.
• Key to women’s effective involvement in forestry is through
their access to water. Tress cannot grow without water. Let
women own water in forestry sector.
25. Cont….
• Key to biodiversity is through diverse range of water
management initiatives: private, public, joint and other.
• The focus should be on the watershed users, the poor
women anong them, to make it integrated. This means
addressing credit, market, social and other needs of the
users of watershed.
• Equity not only between women and men but also
between poor women and not so poor women is
important. This means, recognizing poor women as
watershed users in individual capacity as well as in a
group.
• The most important method or tool for mainstreaming is
parting with financial and management powers: without
that no tool or method can mainstream poor women in
natural resource management
26. Recommendations
• The state has to recognize and enshrine the right to
water as a human right that entitles everyone to safe,
adequate, and physically accessible water for personal
and domestic uses.
• Local communities should own, control and manage
their water resources, in which women’s participation at
all levels - decision making, implementation and
management should be at least 50% Institutional
mechanism should be provided to women for that.
• Local water resources should be built and strengthened
by creating new catchments and using the existing ones.
• A multi-source approach should be adopted for domestic
and drinking water supply.
• All water policies and programmes (state and the
national level) should be examined from the gender
perspective
27. Cont…
• Wherever women’s groups and women’s water user’s
organizations are effective in managing local water
resources, the state should develop a long term
partnership and not a annual contract and tender system.
• There should be a holistic approach to water resource
management with a view to coordinate among different
departments such as watershed, drinking water,
agriculture, forestry and environment, health, rural
development and urban development. Drinking water
department may take the lead in coordination.
• Clear financial allocations for the following:
• capacity building, gender sensitization and community
management for grassoots communities (priority for
women), government, NGOs and other stakeholders in
the water sector
• awareness camps mostly at the grassroots level on issues
relating to degradation of environment with a focus on
water
28. Cont…
• building local water source structures and its distributive
systems
• Special attentions need to be given to sanitation and hygiene
integrating the component of safe drinking water.
• Develop a participatory monitoring system with adequate
representation of all stakeholders including grassroots
women.
• Appropriate representation from civil society, particularly
women’s organizations working in the area of water in
decision-making bodies of water management at the state
and the national level.
• Establishment of National Water Resource Centers, easily
accessible to all stakeholders.