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Working in partnership with NGOs and Associations. Several associations and non governmental organizations (NGOs) have already given their support to this project. The International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) contributes to the Special Project by facilitating the organization of local training courses, and the circulation of information (newsletter, brochures, among others). The Special Project supports women's associations. A successful example is an activity carried out by the Kobongo women's Co-operative in Kenya. UNESCO support was requested to help build the necessary infrastructures to supply fresh water to their village (1996-97). The participatory approach developed by the Kobongo Co-operative to implement their project has been used as an example by other local associations. The World Water Vision Unit advocates the fair representation of women in water-related decision making. The Special Project contributes to the compilation of lists of NGOs working in the field of Women and Water Resources Management in the African countries. On the next page you will find a selection of the many UN agencies and NGOs that work on gender and water issues. If you are aware of other organizations that we should consider, please send us information about them and a description of their activities.
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