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The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) expresses deep concern over the increasing devastation caused by illegal mining (Galamsey) in Ghana. This unchecked exploitation threatens water bodies, public health, and livelihoods, especially in vulnerable communities, undermining sustainable development efforts and endangering millions who rely on clean water and a healthy environment. While small-scale […]

The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) held a strategic meeting with the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources to formerly engage her since her assumption into her office. The meeting was held to discuss collaborative efforts and key initiatives aimed at improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Ghana   The […]

As part of CONIWAS advocacy work towards women having issues free menstrual period, CONIWAS has collaborated with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) to organize a stakeholder engagement to kick start the process of standardizing reusable pads. Apart from cultural and social factors that make girls and women have difficult menstrual period; there is also the […]

On 21st to 23rd November 2023, IRC Ghana in collaborating with the Coalition of NGOs in water and sanitation (CONIWAS) held a training workshop for members of CONIWAS in Tamale on Advocacy and Fundraising in WASH. With a participant number of 30, the inaugural day of the WASH Advocacy Workshop set the stage for a […]

On the 3rd of October 2023, at Sunlodge Hotel Tesano, the Coalition of NGOs in Water Sanitation (CONIWAS) convened its highly anticipated 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM). This crucial gathering aimed to assess the progress made, conduct policy reviews, and, significantly, elect new executive members to steer the coalition into the next phase of its […]