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Who We Are

The African Civil Society Network on Water and Sanitation (ANEW) is an autonomous Africa-wide platform which aims to ensure that the diverse voices of African civil society organizations are represented and heard in the development and implementation of policies and plans on water and sanitation.  ANEW promotes dialogue, learning and cooperation on water and sanitation issues in Africa and provides a platform for sharing the coordinated voices of its members.  

ANEW was launched in December 2003, during the Africa Ministerial Council on Water's Pan-African Implementation and Partnership Conference on Water in Addis Ababa. This followed the inception meeting in October 2003 when over 40 representatives of African NGOs and networks working on water issues from all over the continent met in Nairobi and agreed on the need for a common platform.

ANEW is a key consortium member of Freshwater Action Network (FAN) a major global network of civil society organizations involved in water policy and practice. FAN members are respected for their unique skill, experience and perspective.  We are working together towards a shared vision of a world where water is respected by all as an essential resource for life and where universal access to water and sanitation for all is achieved responsibly, equitably and inclusively.

VISION

An Africa where water resources are managed sustainably and where everyone has access and the right to safe water and adequate sanitation.

MISSION

To strengthen the participation and coordination of diverse African civil society voices in the formulation of policy and strategies for water and sanitation for all and promote good water governance that responds to the needs of poor people

           
AIMS & OBJECTIVES

• To strengthen and assist members of the network in their actions for sustainable and equitable management of water and sanitation,
• To provide a vehicle for a collective voice for African CSOs and the communities they serve,

• To strengthen the capacities of member CSOs in organizational development, advocacy and communication skills,

• To network and form alliances with other networks and organizations that have similar aims and objectives,

• To contribute to the political prioritization of water and sanitation with a view to assisting national States to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015,

• To facilitate a participatory approach to water governance, and

• To monitor and evaluate the progress on the international commitments on water and sanitation.

Governance

Currently ANEW has about 200 members from Africa’s five sub regions (Eastern, Western, Central, Southern and Northern Africa.). It works through national networks and other civil society organizations that have national capabilities to reach out to smaller civil society organizations and other stakeholders. Each sub region selects 2 representatives to form ANEW Board of Trustees who are mandated to lead the network for 2 years. Currently the Board of ANEW comprises the following people:

BOARD MEMBERS

Eastern Africa

1. Prof. Edward Kairu ( Maji na Ufanisi,  Kenya) Board Chair
2. Yunia Musaazi ( Water Aid Uganda)
3.  Frank Habineza ( Nile Basin Discourse Forum, Rwanda)

Western Africa:

1. Malick Gaye ( Enda Rup Senegal)
2. Patrick Apoya ( CONIWAS Ghana)

Southern Africa:

1. Laila Smith ( Mvula Trust, South Africa)
2. Felix Monggae ( NAWISA Botswana)

Central Africa:

1. Georgette Ingani (CREPA Republic of Congo)
2. Bethermy Tsafack (WESDE Cameroon)

Northern Africa

1. Essam Nada ( AOYE,  Egypt )
2. Amer Jeridi ( APNEK,  Tunisia)

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Membership

Any registered Civil Society Organization working in Africa and involved in sustainable water resources management, water supply and/or sanitation may become a member of ANEW. ANEW members are categorized into three main groups: 

Full members

• National water and/or sanitation networks,
• Sub regional water and sanitation networks,
• National non-governmental organizations focused on water and sanitation,
• International non-governmental organizations,
• Advocacy/interest groups,
• Community-based organizations.

Associate members

Associate members are organizations or interest groups involved in sustainable water management and water supply and sanitation, but which do not fall within the definition of civil society as outlined in the full membership category. These include but are not limited to:

• Research institutions,
• Higher education institutions,
• Advocacy/Interest groups not involved in the water sector,
• Consumer associations,
• Trade/labour unions,
• Human Rights Organizations,

These members may be invited to participate in ANEW activities and/or attend meetings but do not enjoy the rights and privileges of full members.

Special consideration

The following special considerations apply:

• Members have the opportunity to opt out of any ANEW activities that do not fall within the mandate of their organization,
• The membership policy of ANEW may be reviewed regularly during the network’s continental general assemblies.  

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Programs

In November 2007, ANEW was awarded a grant by European Union Water Facility for a three year program with the aim of promoting and improving the capacities of African Civil Society organisations for advocacy and participation in governance. This program targets 18 countries in Africa with specific activities including:

• Lobbying for CSO space in policy processes 
• Institutional Capacity building
• Training in communication skills and effective advocacy

Target countries:

Eastern Africa
Kenya, Tanzania Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda

Western Africa
Senegal, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria

Central Africa
Chad, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Congo

Southern Africa
Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Botswana

 

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