ANEW - African Civil Society Network on Water and Sanitation

About ANEW

ANEW is a regional networking body of African civil society organizations (CSOs) actively involved in the field of sustainable water management, water supply and sanitation.

ANEW is committed to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) on water and sanitation and the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) targets on water.

Vision
An Africa where everyone has access to safe water and adequate sanitation and where water resources are managed sustainably by all.

Mission
To strengthen the participation and coordination of diverse African civil society voices in the formulation of policy and strategies for water and sanitation for all and promote good water governance that responds to the needs of poor people.

To achieve the mission, ANEW works to

advocate for effective engagement in order to influence water sector policies and practices
Provide a platform for learning, sharing, networking and coalition building around best practices and key issues in the water and sanitation sector.
advance dialogues between CSOs and governments
Provide a platform for collective voices and actions on issues of concern to CSOs and the people they serve.

A network that belongs to its members, ANEW relies on the participation of its members in all activities.

ANEW is registered as a trust under Kenyan law.