In the water-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)—home to nearly two-thirds of the Congo River basin, Africa’s largest river basin by volume—a clean, reliable water supply can still often prove surprisingly elusive for residents.
Across Rwanda, clean and safe drinking water is scarce. As the population grows and economic aspirations soar, the shadow of water scarcity looms large, creating an urgent challenge across the nation's rural tapestry.
On this World Water Day, and every day, USAID champions its staff who work with local partners and communities around the world to increase sustainable access to water and sanitation, and strengthen water resources management.
A seven-hour drive southeast of Dakar, the Tambacounda region of Senegal is the country’s largest region geographically, but also one of the most economically depressed and sparsely populated.
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The Water Governance Activity (WGA) in Jordan works alongside Jordan's Ministry of Water and Irrigation to promote sustainable water governance and increase water security in the country.