29 October - The WASH Ethiopia Movement wins the NGO/Civil Society AMCOW AfricaSan Award

 

The WASH Ethiopia Movement, or WSSCC National WASH Coalition in Ethiopia, has been announced as the winner of the NGO/Civil Society AfricaSan Award.

Government, Civil Society Organisations, Private Sector, Faith-based Organisations and individuals cooperate in the Ethiopian coalition. The major focus of the WASH Ethiopia Movement is promoting Water, Sanitation and Hygiene issues throughout the country and contributing to reduction of existing high morbidity and mortality caused by lack of safe and adequate water, poor sanitation and hygiene for domestic use.

The AMCOW AfricaSan Awards will take place on November 12th during the Africa Water Week, and serve to recognize sanitation and hygiene achievements in Africa.

To learn more about the WASH Ethiopia Movement visit the coalition's web page or read the Ethiopia case study from the WASH Case Study Series.