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GWC Emergency Briefing: Mpox in Humanitarian WASH..
The Global WASH Cluster (GWC), together with UNICEF, World Health Organization (WHO), University of British Columbia, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and Tufts University will provide a global emergency ...
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NEW RESOURCE HUB | Mpox in humanitarian WASH resp..
With support from UNICEF and the GWC Hygiene Promotion Working Group, the GWC CAST conducted an extensive desk review of Mpox resources in August 2024, and has launched the online knowledge hub on Mpox in human...
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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 93 members, and 3 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 2024
*This data was collected through a Global Wash Cluster HRP/ Appeal Database in 2024.
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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