Community Water Alliance

27/09/2026

🚨 RAW SEWAGE. CONTAMINATED WATER. COMMUNITIES AT RISK.

Sewage pollution is not just an eyesore — it is a public health emergency waiting to happen.

CWA is sounding the alarm: clean water, safe sanitation and a healthy environment are not luxuries. They are rights.

Read the full story 👇
https://expressmail.co.zw/cwa-warns-sewage-pollution-exposes-communities-to-health-risks/

By George Makoni Raw sewage flowing through residential communities exposes residents, particularly children, to serious public-health risks, while untreated sewage, industrial effluent and mining pollution threaten Zimbabwe’s water sources, the…

26/09/2026

🌍💧 WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026

26/09/2026

“Clean Water is Environmental Health. Safe Water is a Human Right.”

As the world commemorates World Environmental Health Day, Community Water Alliance (CWA) joins communities, Residents Associations, environmental advocates and other stakeholders in calling for urgent and sustainable action to protect environmental health, water quality and public sanitation.

Environmental health is not an abstract concept. It is experienced every day in our homes and communities through the quality of our tap water, the safety of our boreholes, the state of our sewer systems, the management of municipal waste, the impacts of mining pollution, and the protection of our wetlands and water sources.

THE REALITY WE FACE

• Raw sewage flowing through residential communities, exposing citizens, particularly children, to serious public-health risks.

• Wetland encroachments and developments destroying critical ecosystems that support groundwater recharge and natural water purification.

• Unreliable water supplies forcing citizens, particularly women and young people, to spend hours queuing at alternative and sometimes unsafe water sources.

• Discharge of raw sewage and untreated industrial effluent threatening water resources, including major water sources such as Lake Chivero and Manyame.

• Mining pollution threatening rivers, streams, wetlands and groundwater through the discharge and runoff of potentially harmful substances from mining activities, while communities living near mining areas face risks to their water sources, livelihoods and health.

• Environmental degradation associated with mining, including disturbance of land, destruction of water catchments and pollution of water sources, highlighting the need for stronger environmental monitoring, enforcement and accountability.

OUR CALL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & WATER JUSTICE

1) Protect Wetlands Now:
Stop illegal and harmful developments on wetlands and protect these vital ecosystems for present and future generations.

2) Address Mining Pollution:
Strengthen monitoring and enforcement of environmental standards in mining areas, prevent pollution of water sources, ensure responsible management of mining waste and hold polluters accountable for environmental damage.

3) Fix Municipal Infrastructure:
Accelerate the repair and upgrading of water and sewer infrastructure while strengthening wastewater treatment capacity.

4) Guarantee Safe Drinking Water:
Ensure that every citizen has access to safe, clean and potable water, as provided for under Section 77 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.

5) Put Communities at the Centre:
Empower citizens, community water committees and local environmental monitors to participate meaningfully in environmental health monitoring, water-quality surveillance and accountability processes.

💧 Environmental health is community health.

🌱 Protecting our environment means protecting our water.

⛏️ Responsible mining must not come at the expense of communities, livelihoods and water resources.

⚖️ Water and environmental justice require collective action.

What environmental health challenges are you experiencing in your community? Share your views, photos and reports in the comments. Let us amplify community voices and strengthen the call for water and environmental justice for all.



COMMUNITY WATER ALLIANCE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

11/09/2026

Are you interested in learning how to analyze drinking water quality? We’re here to help you get started.
From October 5 to October 26, 2026 we are hosting a free online course designed to teach beginners the fundamentals of drinking water quality analysis and how to use portable field test kits effectively.
What to Expect:
A flexible learning format: A combination of self-paced modules and interactive live webinars.
Essential skills: Learn the core principles and practical techniques for accurate water testing.
Expert guidance: Get your questions answered by professionals in the field.
This course is ideally suited for:
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) professionals
Humanitarian and NGO workers
Community development officers
Public health workers
While the course is primarily aimed at English-speaking professionals across the world, we welcome and encourage all interested individuals to register.
Don't miss out! Secure your spot by registering via the link below before September, 26th, 2026.
Register Here: awst.training/event/AFMAC_Getting_Started_with_Drinking_Water_Quality_Testing_October-2026147484297

04/08/2026

Advance Your Water Safety Expertise—For Free.

Access to safe drinking water starts with effective, on the ground solutions. That’s why AFMAC is offering a free, interactive Online learning course on Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS).

📅 Course Launch: August 31, 2026
⏰ Registration Closes: August 23, 2026

Over the duration of this program, you will gain practical skills in:
• Assessing drinking water quality
• Applying the Multi-Barrier Approach
• Selecting appropriate HWTS technologies
• Behavior change and building local capacity

Designed specifically for water safety professionals and program decision-makers, this course blends engaging modules with real world quizzes and resources.

🔗 Reserve your place today: Click on the Link Below to register:
https://cawst.training/event/HWTS_AFMAC_202609
Spots are filling up fast—don’t wait until the August 23rd deadline!

16/06/2026

COMMUNITY WATER ALLIANCE STATEMENT ON THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD 2026

16 June 2026

Today, Community Water Alliance (CWA) joins the rest of Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child, a day that honours the courage and sacrifice of the children of Soweto who stood up for their rights in 1976, while reminding us of our collective responsibility to create a better future for every African child.

This year's theme, "Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Every Child in Africa," is particularly relevant to the work and mission of Community Water Alliance. The theme recognizes that access to safe water, adequate sanitation and proper hygiene is not a privilege, but a fundamental right that is essential for the survival, health, dignity, education and development of every child.

As an organization dedicated to advancing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Climate Justice, and Environmental Sustainability, CWA understands that children are among the most affected by water shortages, pollution, poor sanitation and climate change. Across Zimbabwe and Africa, many children still walk long distances in search of water, miss school due to inadequate sanitation facilities and face increased health risks from waterborne diseases and climate-induced disasters.

The 2026 Day of the African Child theme aligns closely with CWA's work in:

Promoting universal access to safe and affordable water for communities and schools;
1. Advocating for improved sanitation and hygiene services that protect children's health and dignity;

2. Advancing climate resilience and climate justice, recognizing that droughts, floods and environmental degradation disproportionately affect children;

3. Protecting the environment and water sources to ensure sustainable access to water for present and future generations.

On this important day, Community Water Alliance calls upon government institutions, local authorities, development partners, communities and citizens to prioritize child-centred investments in water, sanitation, climate adaptation and environmental protection. Every child deserves clean water to drink, safe sanitation facilities, a healthy environment and the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive.

As we commemorate the Day of the African Child, let us renew our commitment to building a Zimbabwe and an Africa where no child is left behind because of lack of water, sanitation, hygiene, or a safe environment.

Water is life. Water is a right. Every child matters.

Happy Day of the African Child!

COMMUNITY WATER ALLIANCE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

06/06/2026

05/06/2026

CWA WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY STATEMENT

05/06/2026

Today, Community Water Alliance joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day running under the theme "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future". This year’s theme reminds us that the health of our environment is directly tied to the future we build and the action that starts with us.

The theme emphasizes learning from nature’s ecosystems such as forests, wetlands and oceans as effective solutions for climate resilience. It calls for urgent action to address climate change by protecting and restoring natural carbon sinks, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and moving beyond promises to concrete action. The theme also promotes renewable energy and circular, waste-free systems, highlighting that healthy ecosystems are essential for a sustainable, climate resilient future and the long-term survival of humanity.

At Community Water Alliance, our actions have a strong focus on 3 key program areas, namely WASH, Environment and Climate.

Under the Environment pillar, we focus on waste management and presentation of wetlands while on Climate, our focus and actions are centered on resilience, mitigation and adaptation.

On Waste Management, CWA is advocating for the adoption of the 4R model (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover) than the Collect, Transport and Throw away approach that most local authorities are using in Zimbabwe. The collect transport and throw-away approach has proved to be a failure as it promotes centralized landfills where greenhouse gases like methane are generated and have a negative impact on climate change.

On Wetlands, CWA focuses on the protection and preservation of the natural water infrastructure, which plays a key role in reducing the impacts of climate change through offering the following services:
1. Wetlands provides carbon sequestration services
2. They recharge streams that feed into main water bodies like Lake Chivero in Harare.
3. They provide floods attenuation services.
4. They purify raw water free of charge among other services.

CWA has been fostering for accountability and responsibility on mining in Zimbabwe. CWA believes that the mining activities should be conducted in an environmentally friendly manner, ensuring there is no environmental degradation, contamination of water sources and get rid of all forms of pollution within mining communities.

Community Water Alliance’s climate-smart agriculture initiatives align closely with this year’s World Environment Day theme by promoting nature-based solutions that improve environmental sustainability and community resilience. Through practices such as composting using Black Soldier Fly technology, water conservation through installation solar powered boreholes and drip irrigation for smallholder women farmers as well as sustainable waste management through waste recycling. CWA helps restore soil health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance biodiversity and strengthen food security. These efforts demonstrate how working with nature can address climate challenges while creating a more sustainable and resilient future.

CWA call for everyone to protect wetlands, adopt good Solid Waste Management practices at household level and demand accountability in mining.

Join us today as we take action in our communities. Small steps add up to a big change.



What action will you take for our environment today?

COMMUNITY WATER ALLIANCE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

22/05/2026

Community Water Alliance board member Mr Reuben Akili today, giving closing remarks during the week long training on Environmental Sanitation and Safe Chlorination for Drinking Water held in Harare. The trainings were conducted by CWA in partnership the African Manzi Center (AFMAC) from Zambia 🇿🇲.

21/05/2026

City of Harare Glenview District Officer, Mr. Mpingashato expressing appreciation for the training conducted by Community Water Alliance in partnership with AFMAC.

We appreciate the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation for providing resources to support this training.

20/05/2026

🌍♻️ FROM WASTE TO WEALTH: AFMAC WORKSHOP IGNITES NEW DRIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE SANITATION IN GLEN VIEW ♻️🌍

20/05/2026

The Africa Manzi Centre (AFMAC), in partnership with CAWST and Community Water Alliance, continues to champion sustainable environmental sanitation and safe water management across communities.

Today’s workshop on waste segregation at source brought together community stakeholders, residents, local authorities and sanitation practitioners in Glen View for practical learning on integrated solid waste management. Participants conducted a hands-on litter collection and waste classification exercise focusing on recycling, composting of biodegradable waste and proper waste disposal systems.

Facilitated by Samson Sakala and Elijah Mutafya, the workshop highlighted the urgent need for strengthened public awareness on sustainable waste management, environmental hygiene and resource recovery systems.

Community Water Alliance WASH Officer Joyline Nyachuru noted that the training complements the ongoing UN-Habitat-supported waste management project in Glen View, which is promoting door-to-door waste collection, household waste separation and improved environmental sanitation practices.

Participants also discussed challenges affecting waste management, including inadequate refuse collection, illegal dumping and the indiscriminate disposal of pampers and sanitary waste, which pose serious public health risks through the spread of disease vectors and pathogens.

Through partnerships and community-driven interventions, AFMAC, CAWST and Community Water Alliance remain committed to advancing safe chlorination of drinking water, environmental sanitation, hygiene promotion and climate-resilient community health systems across Zimbabwe and the African continent.



COMMUNITY WATER ALLIANCE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT