WaterAid Zambia

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

The Price of Progress: Financing WASH for All

How much does the 2026 National Budget invest in clean water, decent toilets, and hygiene for every Zambian?

Join us this week on Diamond TV for a special discussion as WaterAid and the Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) unpack the findings of the 2026 WASH Budget Analysis Report.

🎙️ Guests:

Chama B. Mundia, Governance and Public Policy Specialist– WaterAid Zambia

Abraham Moobola, Director Corporate Services – LGAZ

🗓️ Date: 31st October 2025
🕓 Time: 10:00 AM
📺 Channel: Diamond TV

29/10/2025

ALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) (Readvertised)
Barrier Analysis Study on Women’s Leadership in WASH and RMNCH

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Zambia, in partnership with WaterAid Zambia and with support from Global Affairs Canada, invites qualified consultants or firms to conduct a Barrier Analysis Study.
The study aims to understand factors that hinder or facilitate women’s participation in leadership roles within the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (RMNCH) sectors in Monze and Kazungula Districts.

Study Objectives

🔹 Identify socio-cultural, institutional, and economic barriers to women’s leadership in WASH and RMNCH.
🔹 Highlight enabling factors and opportunities for inclusive leadership.
🔹 Provide evidence-based recommendations to strengthen women’s voice and participation.

Who Can Apply

Individual consultants or consultancy firms with expertise in Gender, Public Health, Development Studies, or WASH governance.

Proven experience conducting similar research or evaluations in the last five years.

Submission Requirements

📄 Technical & Financial Proposals (max. 20 pages)
📄 CVs of key team members
📄 Tax compliance documents
📄 At least 3 samples of previous work

Deadline:

🕒 Monday, 3rd November 2025 – 17:00 CAT

How to Apply

Send applications to:
📧 executivedirector@ywcazambia.org
CC: programmes.manager@ywcazambia.org

Partners:

YWCA Zambia | WaterAid Zambia | Global Affairs Canada
(SWISH Project: Strengthening Wholistic and Inclusive Systems for Health)

28/10/2025

Meet the inspiring youth volunteers behind the Hygiene Behaviour Change Group in Matero, Lusaka, young changemakers stepping up to protect their communities.

From door-to-door campaigns to street activations, these dedicated volunteers are helping households adopt safe hygiene practices that prevent the spread of diseases like cholera.

Among them is Chico Mamboleo, whose passion for community transformation shines through his engagement with children and families in Lilanda compound.

Zambia’s recent cholera outbreak reminded us of the urgent need for lasting WASH solutions. Through initiatives like this, WaterAid Zambia continues to empower communities to take action, strengthen resilience, and build healthier futures, one household at a time.

Youth WASH ambassador club- YWAC

28/10/2025

Introductory Meeting with Ministry of Health on Upcoming JICA-WaterAid WASH Project

This morning, an introductory meeting was held at the Ministry of Health Headquarters in Lusaka to formally present the upcoming JICA Grass-Root Technical Cooperation Project on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), scheduled to commence in April 2026.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders from WaterAid Japan, WaterAid Zambia, and the Ministry of Health Zambia, led by Permanent Secretary Dr Kennedy Lishimpi and his team. The purpose of the engagement was to inform the Ministry of the project’s scope, objectives, and timeline, and to initiate the process for signing off the Minute-to-Minute Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of Zambia.

WaterAid Japan was represented by Mr. Koichi Kito, Program Coordinator for International Programs, while WaterAid Zambia was represented by Mr. Bernard Omari, Head of Programmes, and Mr. ADAMSON SAKALA, Technical Advisor – Private Sector and Partnerships.

The project aims to reach 45,000 people by enhancing public health through improved access to sustainable and inclusive WASH services and promoting hygiene behavior change among healthcare workers and surrounding communities.

The Ministry expressed its commitment to supporting the initiative and emphasized the importance of aligning the project with national health priorities. The signing of the Minute-to-Minute Agreement will mark a significant milestone in formalizing the partnership and paving the way for implementation.

25/10/2025

🟣 CALL FOR CONSULTANTS!

The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), with support from WaterAid Zambia and funding from Global Affairs Canada, is seeking qualified consultants to conduct a Barrier Analysis Study on women’s participation and leadership in WASH and RMNCH service delivery under the SWISH Project.

This study will generate evidence from Monze and Kazungula districts to understand the barriers and enablers that affect women’s leadership in advancing inclusive, gender-responsive health and WASH systems.

📅 Deadline: Monday, 27th October 2025 – 17:00 CAT
📍 Location: Zambia

25/10/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 & 𝗜𝗣𝗖 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲

Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) are essential pillars in preventing healthcare-associated infections and combating antimicrobial resistance. These efforts also promote safe motherhood, child health, and public safety.

From October 21–22, 2025, the Southern Provincial Health Office, with support from WaterAid Zambia, hosted a WASH/IPC review meeting at Leons Lodge, Choma. The meeting was officially opened by Dr. Brian Habasimbi, Public Health Specialist, on behalf of the Provincial Health Director, Dr. C. Kaayunga. Over 50 participants from hospitals and local authorities gathered to assess progress, identify gaps, and develop action plans to improve WASH/IPC implementation across the province.

Mr. Tassel Bulanda, Provincial Manager for WaterAid Zambia, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting healthcare facilities and local authorities. He highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects in Kazungula, Mazabuka, and Monze, including:

· Reticulated water and sanitation systems

· Waterborne ablution blocks

· Waste management facilities (incinerators, ash and placenta pits)

Mr. Bulanda also introduced the National Hand Hygiene Road Map for All (HH4A), a strategic framework co-developed by WaterAid Zambia and partners. HH4A aims to eliminate barriers to hand hygiene, promote lasting behavior change, and ensure universal access to hygiene services by 2030.

24/10/2025

🇿🇲 Happy Independence Day, Zambia! 🇿🇲

Today, we celebrate 61 years of freedom, resilience, and progress. As we reflect on our journey as a nation, we’re reminded that true independence means ensuring every Zambian has access to clean water, decent sanitation, and good hygiene.

Together, let’s continue building a Zambia where no one is left behind.

23/10/2025

📢 AVAILABLE NOW: The 2026 National Budget WASH Analysis Brief

This comprehensive brief unpacks Zambia’s WASH financing trends, showing that allocations have dropped to 0.71% of the national budget, the lowest in six years.
As Zambia transitions from the 8th to the 9th National Development Plan, this analysis calls for renewed commitment to sustainable, equitable WASH financing to secure health, dignity, and economic resilience for all.

🔗 Read or download the full brief here: https://bitly.cx/sBSvF
📱 Alternatively, scan the QR code below to access the document.

23/10/2025

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗚𝗔𝗭 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

WaterAid Zambia, in partnership with the Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ), has launched the 2026 National Budget WASH Analysis Brief, “The Price of Progress: Financing WASH for All.”

The brief provides a data-driven look at Zambia’s WASH financing trends under the 2026 National Budget, the final fiscal year of the 8th National Development Plan and a key moment before the launch of the 9NDP. It examines whether fiscal priorities align with Zambia’s Vision 2030 and SDG 6 targets for universal access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Findings reveal that WASH allocations have declined to 0.71% of the national budget, the lowest in six years, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable and equitable investment in WASH to safeguard health, education, and resilience.

WaterAid Zambia maintains that investing in WASH is investing in the nation’s human capital, productivity,

🔗 Read the full brief: https://bitly.cx/sBSvF

22/10/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, WaterAid Zambia and the Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) will officially unveil the 2026 WASH Budget Analysis Brief!

Together with our strategic partners Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation , of Finance and National Planning, , Lusaka-Zambia , of Local Government , 5CUs, WDCs, CDFC, and CSOs — we’ll unpack “The Price of Progress” as we work to strengthen WASH financing and accountability across Zambia.

💪🏽 Towards | | |

21/10/2025

The Engagement with Commercial Utilities on WASH Partnerships has officially commenced in Lusaka at Mika Hotel, Kabulonga.

Convened by WaterAid Zambia, this two-day strategic dialogue has brought together key partners from the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, NWASCO, Lusaka Water and Sanitation Company (LWSC), Southern Water and Sanitation Company (SWASCO), Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company (WWSSC), Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company (KWSC), as well as sector collaborators including REA, Fresh Life, and CADEV.

The engagement aims to:
💧 Strengthen coordination among Commercial Utilities, regulators, and government.
💧 Reflect on progress made through existing partnerships and MoUs.
💧 Explore opportunities under the EU Water Operator Partnerships (WOPs) initiative.
💧 Share insights from the Urban WASH Research Project and promote innovation in sanitation service delivery.

This meeting provides a vital platform for dialogue, alignment, and collective action towards building sustainable and inclusive WASH systems that ensure everyone, everywhere in Zambia has access to clean water, decent sanitation, and good hygiene.