On 27 July 2011, more than 20 leading international water and development organizations signed and launched the WASH Sustainability Charter. This Charter is a collaboratively-developed mission and set of guiding principles to help lower risk of failure and advance lasting solutions in water, sanitation and hygiene education (WASH). The Charter is available to read and endorse at www.WASHCharter.org.

The development of the Charter was initiated at a series of WASH Sustainability Forums hosted by Global Water Challenge (GWC), IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC), Aguaconsult, Water For People and the World Bank’s Water and Sanitation Program (WSP). Endorsers will work together towards the development of best practices through an online portal at www.sustainablewash.org and other forums.

So far 64 organisations and 59 individuals have signed the Charter.  Besides the organisations mentioned above, others that have signed up are: Catholic Relief Services; CARE; Conrad N. Hilton Foundation; CREPA; NEWAH; Save the Children, USA; Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG); Water and Sanitation Supply Collaborative Council (WSSCC);  WaterAid and World Vision.

More information:

• washcharter.org
• www.sustainablewash.org
• waterservicesthatlast.org

Source: WASH Advocacy Initiative, 27 Jul 2011

Tags: policies & legislation, sanitation, sustainable service delivery, water supply