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Global WASH Cluster

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Website
Global WASH Cluster
Structure
Multi-stakeholder partnership and platform
Start & end date
2005 - …
Host organization
UNICEF
5 - 7 avenue de la Paix
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
askgeneva@unicef.org
Focus
Emergency
Languages
English
Key initiatives/output
-
Network services
Document downloads. Event listings. Training.
Origins and rationale of network
Established as an international effort to improve aid and coordination effectiveness in emergency response.
Objectives
To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of WASH interventions in emergencies, by developing capacity, improving inter-agency co-ordination and establishing a common operational framework. The website is mainly for humanitarian workers at the country level, including Cluster Leads, Cluster members, OCHA, UN Common services etc. and as on global levek, including the global cluster staff at HQ, cluster members, donors, and OCHA.
Key partner organizations
Action Contre la Faim (ACF),  CARE Center for Disease Control (CDC), Concern Catholic Relief Services (CRS), InterAction International Centre for Health and Migration (CHM), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) International Rescue Committee (IRC), Mercy Corps Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), Oxfam RedR-HE, TearFund UNHCR, UNRWA WHO
Membership
Is membership required to participate fully in the network?
No
Who is eligible to be a member?
Organizations only
Are restricted membership options available?
Yes
Is there a fee /subscription required?
No
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