Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Network (WASHNet), Sierra Leone
Organization Details
At WASH-Net, our mission is to catalyze the transformation of Sierra Leone by championing equitable access to safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene as fundamental human rights. We are dedicated to empowering poor and marginalized communities, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to thrive. Through strategic partnerships and advocacy efforts, we engage with government agencies and stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of essential services to all segments of society.
By striving for expanded access to WASH services for everyone, particularly among the poorest and most vulnerable groups, we seek to eliminate the health burden resulting from unclean water and poor sanitation.
WASH-Net further engage through advocacy and policy influencing, strengthen the capacity of people and their communities by providing the needed tools that enables them to effectively engage and demand accountability and effective delivery of WASH for increasing health outcomes.
Impact Story
WASHNet exists to ensure that every community in Sierra Leone has access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and improved hygiene as a foundation for health, dignity, and development. We address systemic gaps in WASH governance by empowering citizens to demand accountability, strengthening local service delivery systems, and advocating for policies that prioritize equitable access, especially for rural and underserved populations.
Through our initiatives, communities are not only gaining improved water and sanitation facilities but also the skills and voice to sustain them. From rehabilitating wells to training WASH committees, supporting climate-resilient infrastructure, and introducing tools for budget tracking, we have helped reduce waterborne diseases, strengthened resilience to climate change, and fostered trust between citizens and service providers—ensuring lasting change beyond project timelines.