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Nothing is waste, only misplaced resources

Organic waste takes center stage this International Day of Zero Waste, but saving scraps is just the beginning.

Strong roots, inclusive futures

Throughout 2026, IWMI is highlighting the imperative role of women farmers in water security and climate resilience.

Explainer: Citizen Science

Citizen science is coming of age, combining community knowledge with digital tools to address complex challenges like climate change and water security.

Why investing in women is the smartest water decision Africa can make 

IWMI's Kehinde Ogunjobi explores how water insecurity and gender inequality reinforce one another, highlighting that inclusion must go beyond representation.

Where water flows, equality grows 

This World Water Day, IWMI's Africa Director for Research Impact, Olufunke Cofie, and student Alexandra Wogbe bring drawings of women and water to life.

Why gender equity must shape Africa’s water future

IWMI's Likimyelesh Nigussie highlights that tangible progress depends on putting women’s leadership and perspectives at the heart of water decisions and solutions.

Thato Mabele

Thato Mabele is an emerging researcher with over two years of experience at IWMI. At IWMI, she supports the Water Research Commission project on...

Smart water data, renewed hope for Amibara

Discover the story of the Amibara Irrigation Scheme in Ethiopia’s Awash Valley. Watch how smart data can help reawaken fields and secure livelihoods for the future.

Why water security in Africa depends on listening to young people

Water security in Africa requires a paradigm shift that centers women and young people as architects of solutions, says IWMI researcher Seipati Mokhema.

In Zambia, women build independence through climate-smart agricultural practices

Through finance, climate-smart farming training and community programs that engage men, IWMI is helping survivors of violence rebuild their livelihoods.