Founded in 2006, Global Water Challenge (GWC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of leading organizations in the water and sanitation sector. Drawing upon the experience, expertise and assets of its members, GWC is able to create partnerships that achieve far greater results than any one organization could achieve by itself.
In the five years since its inception, GWC has proven to be a powerful catalyst for fostering collective action in the water sector. GWC serves three core functions:
Building off the successes of its first three years, GWC formed a strategic alliance with the Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF) in April 2010. GETF's experience in creating public-private partnerships will help GWC achieve its mission of accelerating the flow of clean water and sanitation to those most in need.
In the five years since its inception, GWC has proven to be a powerful catalyst for fostering collective action in the water sector. GWC serves three core functions:
CONNECTING.
GWC is a platform for collaboration that unites corporations, implementing nonprofits, research institutes, and governmental agencies in partnerships that leverage their unique resources and expertise. In addition, GWC connects citizens with policymakers to increase the priority placed on water and sanitation globally.INVESTING.
GWC has invested in and collaborated with members on more than a dozen innovative programs in countries around the world. Some examples include:Schools Programs: GWC's investment in schools programs has benefited nearly 500,000 students in Kenya, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Tanzania, and Mexico. These programs have enhanced children's health and education, paving the way for more opportunities for the students, their families and their countries.
Ashoka Changemakers: In 2008, GWC and Ashoka Changemakers partnered to find and support social entrepreneurs with groundbreaking approaches to water and sanitation delivery.
LEARNING.
GWC is committed to improving the long-term impact of investments in the sector. Working with its members and other partners, GWC identifies and shares important lessons learned and best practices to improve future outcomes.Building off the successes of its first three years, GWC formed a strategic alliance with the Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF) in April 2010. GETF's experience in creating public-private partnerships will help GWC achieve its mission of accelerating the flow of clean water and sanitation to those most in need.
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