Media roundup - clean water, WASH news, November 25, 2021
November 25, 2021
All the WASH news you might ever need to know, plus, Matt Damon!
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in the news
Africa still faces enormous challenges in water, sanitation sectors: Namibian minister
CGTN: https://africa.cgtn.com/2021/11/23/africa-still-faces-enormous-challenges-in-water-sanitation-sectors-namibian-minister/
WaterAid in the news
COVID-19 Has Worsened Plight of Sanitation Workers Globally –WaterAid
African Examiner: https://www.africanexaminer.com/covid-19-has-worsened-plight-of-sanitation-workers-globally-wateraid/
Africa
Ethiopians prepare for battle to save the nation
Sky: https://news.sky.com/story/ethiopians-prepare-for-battle-to-save-the-nation-as-men-and-women-head-to-the-front-12476660
Times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ethiopian-pm-abiy-ahmed-vows-to-lead-troops-in-rebel-war-fl3mqw9qj
BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59395482
Burkina Faso media condemn internet shutdown
BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-47639452
Uganda suicide attacks: Inside view of the IS-linked ADF rebels
BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59380311
Nigeria's Lekki massacre report fake, says minister
BBC: https://bbc.in/3l3Kd3D
France, Germany latest countries to urge nationals to leave Ethiopia
AJ: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/23/france-germany-latest-countries-to-urge-nationals-leave-ethiopia
Asia
‘Much safer now’: Is India past the worst of COVID pandemic?
AJ: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/11/24/india-worst-covid-pandemic-third-wave-coronavirus-health
Modi humbled by Indian farmers
FT: https://www.ft.com/content/d6955bd4-6033-42de-860b-bc84ebedc27d
Climate change
India’s apple farmers count cost of climate crisis as snow decimates crops
Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/nov/24/india-kashmiri-apple-farmers-climate-crisis-snow-decimates-crops
Brazil foreign minister surprised by Amazon deforestation spike
Sky: https://news.sky.com/story/brazil-foreign-minister-surprised-by-amazon-deforestation-spike-12476227
Scepticism is fully justified when it comes to the COP26 announcements
FT: https://www.ft.com/content/6e2b366f-e139-4d69-bd4f-9254333bf316
Why are poorer countries bearing the brunt of climate crisis?
Indy: https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/infact/developing-countries-climate-crisis-b1958491.html
WaterAid in the news
WaterAid America Lights the World!
Now in our fifth year of partnership, WaterAid is delighted to be part of Light the World this year. With virtual Giving Machines in key locations in New York, Oakland and Salt Lake City and an online option.
Learn more about this new holiday tradition.
WaterAid America launches #CryptoGivingTuesday appeal with a triple match and reaches an important milestone
Crypto donors can triple their impact with crypto gifts made from 6:00am PST Black Friday (November 26) - Midnight PST Giving Tuesday (November 30th).
https://www.wateraid.org/us/media/wateraid-announces-crypto-giving-tuesday-triple-match-and-110k-milestone
Celebrities and water
Good Well Hunting? - Matt Damon co-writing a book on access to clean water
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/matt-damon-gary-white-bill-clinton-new-york-nobel-peace-prize-b1962777.html
WaterAid 101
From advocacy to engineering, we cover a lot of ground, but the fundamentals of our work are simple:
Taps
Clean water infrastructure means people can access clean, running water 365 days a year.
Toilets
Toilets matter more than you might think. Sanitation is fundamental for the dignity and health of a community.
Hygiene
Hygiene is the final piece of the puzzle. Good hygiene helps people stay healthier, it prevents the spread of diseases and allows people to flourish.
