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Water House
Water House assists international and local organisations for a smooth project implementation by supporting on-the-ground activities and stakeholder engagement, setting up an enabling environment, and building a sense of belonging for the community and local stakeholders.
Water House is run by local staff that speak the language and understand the local culture yet are equipped with international project experience and education. The Water House ensures that the interests and needs of the local partners are identified and addressed to benefit the affected people and project beneficiaries.
Program Objectives
Water House has three main objectives, which are:
- To connect international partners with local country partners.
- To offer on-the-ground support in identifying, designing, and executing international water projects.
- To ensure strong inclusivity and local ownership to stakeholders and beneficiaries for project sustainability.
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