About WashnetRwanda

We are WASHNETRWANDA

Leadership

WASHNETRWANDA, applies rigorous practices that reflect the best practices of good governance, in compliance with principles of accountability, integrity, equity, and transparency. We call on trustworthy and competent institutions and individuals to support and guide our decision-making processes. Above all, WASHNETRWANDA believes in accountable governance with respect to our stakeholders/partners who take part in our projects which help attain our goal of Water and Sanitation for all always.

Members: Created in 2015, WASHNET-RWANDA is a forum of Rwanda local NGOs that intervene in the sectors of water supply, hygiene, sanitation, and environment protection. The idea to create this forum resulted from consultations from different local organizations that intervene in the aforementioned sectors which later became the founding members of the Forum. The network was created with a status of a Rwanda Non-Governmental Organization with a possibility to accept membership of international organizations that operate in Rwanda in the sectors of WASH and environment protection. As of present, the Network comprises 09 member organizations. These are the organizations that signed the Constitution that govern the Network/forum. However, new membership will be accepted upon application and assessment. processes. Above all, WASHNETRWANDA believes in accountable governance with respect to our stakeholders/partners who take part in our projects which help attain our goal of Water and Sanitation for all always.

Mission

To promote the effective engagement of Rwanda civil society organizations (CSOs) in the formulation and implementation of policies, programs and strategies for WASH, based on sustainability and good governance.

 Objectives

  • To coordinate WASH CSOs involved in WASH sector for a stronger voice and representation in policy WASH development in Rwanda
  • To enhance public private partnership and inclusion in planning, financing and implementation of WASH activities.
  • To improve capacity building and service delivery for improved WASH sector for health and environmental protection.
  • To contribute towards establishment of Policy framework for efficient development and management of WASH and streamlining gender, accountability, nutrition and climate change.
  • To conduct research on various issues in pertinent fields of WASH, sharing knowledge and conduct evidence based advocacy.