Resources
The aim of the W12+ Blueprint is to connect those working on water issues to facilitate information sharing and multisectoral collaboration; a non-exhaustive list of resources has been compiled to begin to bridge the gap between ideas and solutions. These resources are intended to support and bring projects to life. Ranging from funding and learning opportunities, to templates to guide your progress, and reports on W12+ Programs, these resources have been selected for their diverse content and scope to enable a best fit with your interests and priorities. These resources are evergreen and we encourage you to reach out if there are any resources that you would like to see reflected.
Funding
Compiles grants for watershed restoration, freshwater conservation and clean water initiatives
Develops and manages information about grants for agriculture, energy, environment and natural resources in developing countries
Provides grants and risk capital for products, services, processes or policy reforms that are more cost effective than the current practice and targeted at improving the lives of the world’s poorest people
OPEC Fund for International Development
Provides grants in support of technical assistance and capacity building activities, as well as for special development initiatives
Supports civil society projects in health, environment and climate change and freedom of expression in Commonwealth countries
Opportunities for WASH in Healthcare Facilities
Provides information on a variety of funding opportunities for WASH in healthcare facilities initiatives
Latest grant funding and resources for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for NGOs, companies, startups, and individuals around the world.
The New Africa Fund is dedicated to supporting African-based NGOs, CBOs, and social enterprises across various fields. ​
Templates and Guides
A need assessment guide aims to provide a structured approach to identifying and addressing gaps between current performance and desired outcomes.
Simple Stakeholder Assessment Guide
Stakeholder assessment guide covers basic definition, benefits, stakeholder mapping and role stakeholders play in a project. It helps identify those stakeholders who value, benefit from, rely on, or are interested in the project.
Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Guide
Focus group discussion (FGD) is a qualitative research method to explore a topic in-depth. A small, selected group of people discuss a particular topic or an issue in depth, guided by a moderator, to gather insights into their perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs.
A grant tracking template allows organizations to keep track of their grant applications and serves as an archive for the funds applied.
A simple budget template that supports organizing and managing financials in a structured way to track expenses and other financial records.
A logframe sample helps to improve the structuring of the elements in a project and highlight the logical linkage between them.
A logframe sample helps to improve the structuring of the elements in a project and highlight the logical linkage between them.
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Trainings
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mWater is a data management platform where organizations can collect, clean, manage, analyse, and share water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) data at any scale. The platform is free and provides courses, training, and contains case studies.
UNDP’s global network for capacity development in sustainable water management within the Global Water and Oceans Governance Support Program
Young Water Diplomats Programme
Offered through IHE Delft, the program is designed to enhance an interdisciplinary understanding of transboundary water challenges and advance tools for water cooperation and diplomacy
Free education courses on topics related to water, offered by IHE Delft
Waterman Academy (in partnership with Tarun Bharat Sangh)
Focus on natural water management to overcome water crises through innovative solutions at community level
A learning, training and action platform focused on water cycle restoration through a community-centered approach
4-month program for entrepreneurs who wish to learn how to restore degraded forests and farmland, with courses offered in South Asia and Latin America. Any business model that is recognized as restoring land (generally defined) is eligible
Sustainable Design Masterclass
Multi-day webinar series that features innovative regenerative designers from around the world
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Reports
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Funding Incongruence: An overview of the disconnect between locally led organizations and international funders for WASH projects. A study of the funding landscape and challenges faced by locally led organizations in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Uganda.
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A country wise analysis of the water ecosystem with key information on water resources, water security, topography, and water challenges in Ethiopia.
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A country wise analysis of the water ecosystem with key information on water resources, water security, topography, and water challenges in Ghana.
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A country wise analysis of the water ecosystem with key information on water resources, water security, topography, and water challenges in Uganda.
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***Disclaimer: W12+ Programs does not endorse any of the resources listed above.
This is in no way an exhaustive list and we encourage you to reach out if you have any additions that you would like to see reflected.
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