The AquaSost Group promotes and experiments with new technologies and methods aiming for sustainability in water resources management. For us, an integral vision of the water cycle is essential to study water and sanitation, it helps to face the challenges raised by climate change. We continually take part in teaching activities as well as in training and formation classes in the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and some collaborating institutions from Latin America and Europe. We are a multidisciplinary team of professors and researchers who work from laboratory scale to experimentation in the field of watersheds.
The Tanzania Water and Sanitation Network (TaWaSa.Net ) is a recently formed network of Tanzanian civil society organisations working in the water and sanitation sector. The network was officially launched by the Minister of Water and Irrigation, Professor Mark Mwandosya, during Maji Week 2008. TaWaSa.Net was formed in order to increasing sharing between civil society organisations, promote partnerships between civil society and other sector stakeholders, build the capacity of civil society in the water and sanitation sector, and to strengthen the voice of civil society in national policy debates. Vision: A Tanzanian society in which all citizens have equal access to safe water and improved sanitation. Mission: To strengthen the coordination, collaboration and networking of diverse Tanzanian civil society organizations with all other stakeholders to influence policy makers and […]
The Network University facilitates innovative learning and capacity building for a global network of professionals, students, non-profit organizations, agencies and networks, specializing in creating e-tools for education and networking in the field of development.
TU Delft was founded in 1842 as the Royal Academy by King Willem II. It has been known as the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) since 1986. TU Delft cooperates nowadays with many other educational and research institutions, both in the Netherlands and abroad. The high quality of the research and teaching is renowned. TU Delft has numerous contacts with governments, trade associations, consultancies, industry and small and medium-sized companies.
Set up in 1959, Tribhuvan University (TU) is a pioneering institution of higher education in Nepal. Named after the late King Tribhuvan, TU is situated in Kirtipur, a small ancient town located five kilometers away from downtown Kathmandu. Following the recent second democratic movement Prime Minister of Nepal has become the Chancellor of the University while Minister of Education is the Pro-Chancellor. Vice Chancellor is the principal executive of the university, who is assisted by Rector in academic programs and Registrar in financial management and general administration. Tribhuvan University, a non-profit autonomous institution, is financed mainly by the Government of Nepal. Objectives of Tribhuvan University: - To produce skilled manpower essential for the overall development of Nepal; - To preserve and develop historical and cultural heritage of […]
ttz Bremerhaven is an innovative provider of research services and operates in the field of application-oriented research and development worldwide. Under the umbrella of ttz Bremerhaven, an international team of experts is working in the areas of food, environment and health. Founded in 1987, ttz Bremerhaven has experienced a process of continuous development and expansion: Today, they operate as an international team with some 100 experts from a variety of disciplines (food technologists and biotechnologists, ecotrophologists, environmental and process engineers, landscape planners, sanitation experts, etc.) in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Udyama is a food security and sustainable rural livelihoods focused action and advocacy oriented organization primarily working in the state of Orissa. Founded in 1997 and registered as a society under Societies Registration Act, 1860,Click here to know about legal status. The organization aims to work towards strengthening food security and livelihoods through restoration and sustainable management of natural resources, capacity building of local communities to deal with and combating environmental hazards and through increased access to education and health services.
Umande is a national trust, which believes that modest resources can significantly achieve water and sanitation goals in financial resources are strategically invested in support of community-managed program. Vision: To be the partner of choice in transforming water and sanitation services with urban communities.
The IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, formerly UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, was established in 2003. It carries out research, education and capacity building activities in the fields of water, environment and infrastructure. UNESCO-IHE continues the work that began in 1957 when IHE first offered a postgraduate diploma course in hydraulic engineering to practising professionals from developing countries. The current name has been used since April 2017 (https://www.un-ihe.org/news/new-name-and-logo-unveiled)
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. They have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes them unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young. They believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.
The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions. Founded in 1964 when it opened its doors to a cohort of just 122 students at Wivenhoe Park in Colchester, the University has grown in both reputation and size, developing a worldwide reputation for top quality teaching and research. There are now more than 10,000 students, studying at three campuses across Essex. Academic departments span the humanities, social sciences, science and engineering, and law and management. Essex is the UK's most internationally diverse campus university, with students drawn from 142 countries.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal was formed on 1 January 2004 as a result of the merger between the University of Durban-Westville and the University of Natal. The new university brings together the rich histories of both the former Universities. VISION: To be the premier university of African scholarship. MISSION: A truly South African university that is academically excellent, innovative in research, critically engaged with society and demographically representative, redressing the disadvantages, inequities and imbalances of the past.
The University of Sao Paulo (USP) is the largest institution dedicated to higher education and research in Brazil. A large part of the Brazilian masters and PhDs receive their training here. This website will tell you a little more about our structure, application procedures and the services we offer to students from abroad.
“Vent-Choir” is a combination of two words, means, to work in a unique way to establishes cultural dialogue between the choir (The Skilled Group) and the general people. Established in Oct. 2003, VENT-CHOIR is a Non Government Organization is registered under societies registration act XXI of 1860 which has been involving itself for the betterment and Upliftment of the people belonging to low socio-economic status, especially for the welfare of children in age group of 0-5 years. Through its day-to-day developmental initiatives, it has established itself a common platform of discussion for the people from urban setup in general and people from rural setup particularly by focusing its attention on major thrust area of development sector such as Environment, Cultural, Education, Health, STD/HIV/AIDS and Children suffering […]
AGUATUYA develops and implements water and sanitation services for peri urban areas in Bolivia by: i) facilitating access to services, ii) providing technical support and iii) developing appropriate technologies.
Eawag is a world-leading aquatic research institute. Its research, which is driven by the needs of society, provides the basis for innovative approaches and technologies in the water sector. Through close collaboration with experts from industry, government and professional associations, Eawag plays an important bridging role between theory and practice, allowing new scientific insights to be rapidly implemented.
Water and Sanitation for Africa (WSA), formerly known as CREPA is the French name of the Organisation Eau et Assainissement pour l’Afrique (EAA). WSA/EAA is a Pan-African Intergovernmental Agency devoted to increasing accelerated access to water and sanitation for vulnerable populations in Africa with a vision of: ‘Water and Sanitation for all, forever in a prosperous Africa”. WSA/EAA is an interstate not-for-profit organization, which was established 22 years ago. It currently operates in 23 West and Central African countries with its headquarters located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It is a uniquely African organization that is devoted to seeking homegrown solutions to the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) challenges on the continent. Our mandate is to support member states in developing and implementing their […]
Peepoople AB is a Swedish registered company, founded in 2006, producing and distributing Peepoo. Peepoo is a self-sanitising, biodegradable and single use toilet. Peepoo is invented by Professor Anders Wilhelmson and developed together with research teams from Swedish University of Agricultural Science (SLU) and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). The mission of Peepoople is that all people who so desire shall have access to dignified and hygienic sanitation, with a long-term goal to reach 150 million people daily. The company has four focus areas: urban slums, schools, emergencies and refugee/IDP camps. Customers and partners to Peepoople, mainly international aid organisations, have implemented the Peepoos sanitation system i emergency camps since 2010. Peepoople Kenya is a registered non-for-profit organisation in Kenya, with office situated in Kibera, […]
ENPHO is a service-oriented national Non Governmental Organization, established in 1990 that envisages contributing in sustainable community development by combining research and actions through the integrated programs in the environment and public health areas. ENPHO at present runs a government accredited laboratory for environmental monitoring and analysis and is actively involved in promoting eco-friendly technologies such as SODIS, Ecosan toilets and waste water treatment through reed bed systems.