“We engage with the leaders, we engage with the local authorities, we also engage with the community based organisations, women groups, water source committees. We build their capacity to speak out, especially at the sub county and the district level.” (Pamela...

Strong civil society organisations (CSOs) channel the needs of their communities. Find out how Golap Jan, CSO member of the Water Management Citizen Committee, speak on how perseverance has led to real change in Bangladesh.

Meet Nelson Baluki, Executive Director of the Rwenzori Community Association in #Uganda . Nelson has been advocating for the restoration and management of River Mpanga - an essential step towards protecting our resources and achieving sustainable #WASH for all.

“Inclusion means that we should be in every meeting, in every board, in everything concerning the government or the county. You know, before they thought we were people who depend on others... but now we can speak for ourselves.” Valentine Mombafi Keraita,...

Citizens who know how to speak up can realise change. Listen to Kohinoor Begum, member of the Water Management Citizen Committee of Bede Community in Bangladesh, speak on the power of joined voices.

Well informed citizens hold their citizens accountable! Watch how Julius Mawaniki, Chairman of the Naromoru WRUA in #Kenya, is #empoweringcitizens to ensure leaders follow through with their promises.

For the past five years, the Watershed empowering citizens programme has proudly been championing the voice of civil society. Watch this video to find out more.

A short documentary depicting some of the key issues surrounding WASH/IWRM Integration. It is set in Rwenzori Region, Western Uganda.