About us

Freshwater Action Network (FAN) is a major network of civil society organisations implementing and influencing water and sanitation policy and practice.

Our members, from around the world, are respected for their unique skill, experience and perspective.

Our strategy is shaped by a consortium of CSO networks in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Vision and mission

FAN’s vision is of a world where water is respected and protected as an essential resource for all forms of life and universal access to water and sanitation is achieved responsibly and inclusively.

FAN story

Four key statements summarise who we are, what we do, why we do it and how we do it.

A network of change-makers

A link between local and global

A platform for dialogue and influence

A forum for sharing learning and experiences

Annual report

Download a summary of our activities over the last financial year April 2007 to March 2008 (PDF)

Freshwater news

FAN’s printed newsletter is produced twice yearly and contains news from the FAN secretariat, FAN members and FAN regional networks.

Download in English, French or Spanish

Membership

Find out more about FAN members, our membership policy and how to join FAN or one of the regional networks

FAN is a global consortium coordinated by a London based secretariat. Our strategy is shaped by a consortium of networks in Latin America, Africa and Asia and our mandate comes from its Governing Council.

History

For eight years, Freshwater Action Network (FAN) has been working to improve water governance by strengthening the role of civil society in decision-making…