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IRC Niger at a glance The IRC team in Niger led by Afou Chantal Bengaly
3 staff
4 projects
3 donors
€ 216 thousand invested
Kornaka in the region of Maradi
Makalondi and Torodi in the region of Tillabéri
“I would like to thank IRC and World Vision for this training which strengthens our capacities in the management of biomedical waste and the cleaning of the environment. I take this opportunity to call on the authorities to assist us in our tasks in the health centres.”
Mr. Mounkaila Hassane, the cleaner of the Tiouridi health centre
Since the All Systems Go Africa symposium, I have set my commune on the path of strengthening the mechanisms that guarantee the delivery of better municipal water, hygiene and sanitation services to all the villages and tribes in the commune.
Mr. Alassan Tsahirou, Mayor of Kornaka, Niger
As part of the project, the Town Council commissioned us to manufacture garbage cans and carts. This provided a significant source of funds, covering 70% of our expenses. It offered valuable practical experience and skills development, benefiting our young
trainees. This increased hands-on experience will enhance our trainees' employability.Issaka Soumaye, Director of the Kornaka Training Centre
One of the poorest countries in the world. With limited natural resources. Suffering from climate and insecurity related disasters. Yet, the government's Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth Strategy (SDDCI) 2035, gives the country a strategic vision: to become a modern, democratic and united country, which is well-governed, peaceful and open to the world, and with an emerging economy.
One of the priorities in the government's strategy is 'human capital development' by ensuring, among other things, access to drinking water. In 2018, under the umbrella of the Safe Water Strategy, IRC and World Vision started to support two districts in developing their district WASH master plans: Makalondi and Torodi. These plans outline long-term WASH priorities, and provide a roadmap to follow. The vision is to reach everyone with safe water and sanitation services in the communes by 2030 starting with achieving 100% coverage in schools and health care facilities.
The master plans are being currently implemented and IRC is providing technical assistance to local government and improving WASH services, primarily focusing on health care facilities. Our district-based work serves as a model to influence national policies and support national systems strengthening.
Download the master plans
District WASH plans of Makalondi and Torodi
Learn about our work in the districts in
Working together for safe water in Niger: the journey so far
Visiting address
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EX Maurice DELENS
Niamey, Niger
Postal address
BP 10 110
Niamey, Niger
niger@ircwash.org
