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From a simple water point to a powerful community message.

The Chibolya climate-resilient water kiosk not only serves as a lifeline against waterborne diseases for 570 households. Using the Universal Language for Communication (UL4C) approach, the kiosk is transformed into…

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Bringing communities together for meaningful impact 🤝

Today, Ward Development Committee members from Kanyama and Chainda came together for an insightful training focused on the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA). The session emphasized the importance of promoting dignity,…

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Celebrating the Launch of WWF Zambia’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

It was a privilege for the Centre for Water, Sanitation and Rehabilitation (WASAReC) to join the official launch of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Zambia’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan,…

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🌊 Managing Flood Risk in Lusaka: A Systems Approach

When the rains come, many parts of Lusaka face the same recurring reality: floods.Flooding is more than an inconvenience; it is a persistent challenge that affects communities, infrastructure, and livelihoods…

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operations & maintenance (O&M) SOPs training

we had the privilege of spending time with 60 water vendors from Chibolya Water Trust in a space that enabled real conversations about water, health, responsibility, and community. This was…

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Chibolya, Zone 16, access to safe drinking water

For the people of Chibolya, Zone 16, access to safe drinking water—especially during the rainy season was a nightmare. The water point flooded frequently, and without proper shelter, the water…

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🌍 Keep UNZA Clean Drive Flag-Off! 🎉

Today, we flagged off the Keep UNZA Clean Drive under the youth-led Lusaka Trashformers Project supported by the Youth Climate Action Fund of Bloomberg Philanthropies and GIZ Zambia’s NatuReS Programme…

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Ichichena chafina ba Ops

We are deeply saddened by the death of Mr. Chiyaze Chinyama, fondly known as Ba Ops, our Operations Director and a founding member of WASAReC. Ba Ops was a passionate…

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Toilets Making the Grade Initiative

WASAReC in collaboration with BORDA Zambia and Chevening Alumni Association of Zambia under the Toilets Making the Grade Initiative, wrapped up an impactful training session for 15 WASH in Schools…

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Building Resilience, One Skill at a Time 🌱

Another inspiring afternoon with the Thrive for WASH women! Yesterday’s focus was on equipping women with practical skills through our climate-resilient self-irrigation initiative—an innovation that’s a game-changer for households and…

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