Strengthening the role of women in Water and Sanitation Management in Kenya.
WIWAS is a platform to build competitive gender relationship build on equity. It has the mandate to raise awareness on issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment in water and sanitation sector as well as a networking platform to develop more career opportunities and support women in provision of services and women professionals.
Women in Water and Sanitation Network was launched on 23rd February 2016 with the objective of reinforcing the role of women in management of water and sanitation in Kenya. The Association is registered under the Societies Act and recognized by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.
Women and girls make up more than half the world’s population. They are often more affected than boys and men by poverty, climate change, food insecurity, lack of healthcare, and global economic crises. Their contributions and leadership are central to finding a solution. Without supporting women, the world will not be able to achieve sustainable development goals. Water and Sanitation are at the very core of the achievement of sustainable development. SDG 6 not only has a strong linkage to other SDGs, but it also underpins them.
WIWAS has two categories of membership: corporate membership and individual membership. Individual memberships are classified as: Full members, Associate and student members.
Category |
Requirements |
Amount |
Corporate |
Corporate membership is drawn from Water Service Providers (WSPs), Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs), International and local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), County Governments, Professional Bodies, Development partners, and Private sector. |
Registration – 20, 000/- |
Full |
Individuals in WASH sector – working in WSPs, MDAs in WASH, Partners (Development partners and Other Associations in WASH). |
Registration – 2,000/- |
Associate |
Individuals interested in WASH Sector but work in related fields |
Registration – 2,000/- |
Student |
Students who are enrolled in academic institutions in various fields of water and sanitation and related studies may apply to be members. |
Registration – 500/- |
Access to water is a recognized as a fundamental right incorporated in the international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights. It contributes to gender equality and women empowerment as provided in Sustainable Development Goal 5, and to Kenya constitution article 43 (1) on health, housing, sanitation, free from hunger.
There is a gender gap in water management leadership at all levels. Women are rarely involved in decisions relating to water policies and strategies. To narrow the gender gap in leadership at all levels of water sector and ensure water security for all, there is need to involve more women in leadership especially at policy level.
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WIWAS Association was established with the objective of reinforcing the role of women in management of water and sanitation in Kenya.