RWSN Partner Networks

In 2002 leading US-based non-governmental organizations working in water and sanitation formed the Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) as a 501(c)(3) organization to offer sustainable solutions through advocacy, shared knowledge, and collaborative programming. Our vision mirrors our belief that no one should die or suffer chronic illness as the result of a water-related disease.

As of 2014, MWA now has eight implementing NGOs as full members (represented on the Board of Directors) and seven organizations (six implementers, one research organization) as affiliate members. All members have headquarters in the US, except for IRC (The Netherlands) and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation (Switzerland). All members must share in the mission and standards adopted by MWA, and demonstrate their commitment to water and sanitation programs that embody the values of transparency, accountability, and cultural sensitivity in all their work.

Most of the MWA members are also active in RWSN and are an essential part of the development and uptake of RWSN topics - including accelerating self supply (in Ethiopia), manual drilling and life cycle costing.