Water security challenges span borders and sectors. GWSP takes a collaborative approach to ensure universal access to water, reduce water-related risks, and improve smallholder livelihoods. 🚰🤝 wrld.bg/lMbr50VyiWx #WaterSecurity #SDGs

In #Ethiopia, menstrual health is powering education with support of @TheGWSP! With 1,740+ schools improved, and 227 menstrual hygiene rooms built, girls are staying in school and thriving. Tackling stigma + better WASH = lasting change wrld.bg/b9YC50VZL38

Our Program Manager - County Coordination, Abraham K. Barsosio underscores Kenya’s growing vulnerability to climate change, from erratic rainfall patterns to severe droughts and floods. He highlights how counties are spearheading solutions through the Financing Locally-Led Climate

On this World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, we celebrate the strength of communities leading the fight against land degradation and water scarcity. Across Kenya, local initiatives are turning the tide, one #FLLoCA project at a time. When solutions come from the

Droughts & erratic rains threaten to worsen poverty for 13.5M Sahelians by 2050, slashing water availability 70% by 2100. Innovative solutions like drip irrigation & solar pumping are crucial for rainfed farmers' resilience, livelihoods & a #LivablePlanet. wrld.bg/otSX50Wae4O

Did you know? Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program is implemented through a hybrid model that combines Program-for-Results (PforR) and Investment Project Financing (IPF) instruments. These components are designed to Leverage improved spending by County

Over the past few days, we've walked riverbanks, visited dams, and met county teams across Kitui, Machakos, Nyeri & Kirinyaga—assessing #FLLoCA-supported water projects. Some are already transforming lives. Others need a boost. Either way, we’re in it together. Financing Locally-Led Climate Action Program

💧Access to safe, clean water is more than a basic need — it’s a catalyst for economic development. From agriculture to industry, in homes, schools, and health facilities, everyone benefits from investments in water. wrld.bg/f1Ff50WaewU #IDAworks

Communities in Ngomeni, Kitui County are building climate-smart livelihoods by embracing improved caprine farming practices. They’re turning to Galla bucks, a hardy goat breed known for its strong resistance to drought and disease, making it ideal for arid and semi-arid

Nature-based solutions are a great example of how we can manage disaster risks, such as extreme heat or flooding, while providing green parks and urban regeneration for local communities. Read more about investing in resilience: wrld.bg/VU9y50We5R4 GFDRR

In Kajiado East, the Masimba Spring Protection Project is transforming lives and landscapes. By safeguarding the spring and installing solar-powered pumps, the project now delivers clean, reliable water to the town, health facilities, schools, livestock, and even wildlife. This

#Africa’s water future depends on better data. Yet, many transboundary water systems suffer from outdated monitoring 💧 The #WaterDataRevolution report shows how data-driven solutions can change that! 📊 Read now 👉🏾 wrld.bg/3NHa50Wg6lh

Over 500 households in Subukia Ward, Nakuru County are set to benefit from the newly completed Gatongu Water Project, implemented under the Financing Locally–Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program. The project features a solar-powered borehole, 6.2 km of pipeline, a 10,000-litre

90% of Africa’s water flows through 63 transboundary basins, so cooperation is vital—but many regions remain data-poor🌍💧 @CIWAprogram's #WaterDataRevolution bridges the gap with satellite tools, regional dashboards & capacity building 👩🏾‍💻📊 NEW BLOG 👉🏿 wrld.bg/GOp850Was71

A long-awaited transformation in Ruguru Ward, Mathira West is underway as the upgrading of Kagati Dam begins. This vital project, funded by the Department of Water, Environment and Climate Change through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program promises hope for

The future of #Africa lies in its youth & we believe in your potential! Apply for this opportunity to gain hands-on experience in development through the World Bank Africa Fellowship Program. Women candidates, your participation is vital! wrld.bg/Iv8j50WlyXF #WBGfellows

Last call for PhD candidates & recent grads from Sub-Saharan #Africa! #WBGfellows

💧#WaterYourStory | Episode 10 Pascaline Ndungu from the World Bank Water team in Kenya, remind us why water fuels hope, resilience, and growth. Every Thursday, meet the people shaping a water-secure future. #WorldBankGroup World Bank Kenya World Bank Africa Saroj Kumar Jha

Climate-resilient irrigation more than doubles productivity compared to rain-fed agriculture and helps farmers produce more from less—less land and less water. Watch this video to learn about the interlinked challenges of food security and climate change: wrld.bg/ryf450XvcRn

Satellite data are powerful agricultural tools. With publicly available data such as from NASA and European Space Agency, limited technology infrastructure is no longer the main barrier – it's the lack of human soft skills to produce relevant information. Blog: wrld.bg/PrP150WOw9C