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AIDEX 2023 - GWC Collective Outcomes
GWC SIDE EVENT COLLECTIVE OUTCOMES FOR HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT WASH RESPONSES Leaving no one behind, ending needs by reducing risks and vulnerabilities, achieving sustainable development and peace ar...
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GWC Monthly Newsletter - Eighth Edition 2023
Welcome to the eighth edition of the Global WASH Cluster Newsletter in 2023! In this update, we bring you a rich and diverse array of news on our upcoming participation at AIDEX 2023, key updates from...
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Who We Are?
The Global WASH Cluster (GWC) operates on the principles of coordinated partnership, promoting holistic, people centred and inclusive humanitarian responses in the WASH sector in over 30 countries. Currently, the GWC membership has 89 members, and 2 standing observers
What We Do?
The Global WASH Cluster’s (GWC) Strategic Plan sets out the key priorities based on a broad consultation across key stakeholders. It describes how the GWC intends to meet the commitments associated with the 6+1 core functions.
Operational Support
Provide timely operational support to national and sub-national humanitarian WASH coordination platforms to meet the TA 6+1 core functions and improve Humanitarian WASH service delivery.
Capacity and Learning
Ensure that key WASH stakeholders (sub-national, national and global) have the capacity to coordinate and deliver an appropriate and timely response in emergency.
Advocacy
Influence and advocate for an effective humanitarian WASH coordination response and funding.
Knowledge Management
Provide to the Humanitarian WASH actors a timely access to appropriate and accurate knowledge on coordination and response.
Where We Work
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Key Figures for 2023
*This data was collected through a Global Wash Cluster HRP/ Appeal Database in 2023.
More information in the interactive GWC HRP dashboard.
Operational Support
Field Support Team
The Field Support Team (FST) mechanism is the principle means for the GWC to provide Operational Support to National Humanitarian WASH Coordination Platforms (NHWCP).
Coordination Toolkit
The Coordination Toolkit (CTK) is an online guidance manual for cluster coordinators and coordination teams to access comprehensive support on humanitarian WASH coordination.
Helpdesk
The GWC Helpdesk supports National Humanitarian WASH Coordination Platforms (NHWCP) through remote support activities, capacity development, direct missions and more.
Capacity and Learning
The GWC has developed a training offer for both partners and staff involved in coordination. It includes e-learning and face-to-face courses that can be tailored to country needs.
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