IRC WASH

IRC WASH

IRC is an international think-and-do tank that works with governments, NGOs, entrepreneurs and people around the world to find long-term solutions to the global crisis in water, sanitation and hygiene services. At the heart of its mission is the aim to move from short-term interventions to sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services. With over 50 years of experience, IRC runs projects in more than 25 countries and large-scale programmes in seven focus countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Author

IRC WASH

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Government

Podcast website

www.ircwash.org

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Designing SABC in Malawi 18.12.2020

In this episode (10 mins), Raymond Kawayi, the SABC director for One Drop in Malawi gives a detailed description of working with the SABC approach in the InPath Project. The Integrated Pathways for Improving Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (InPATH) project contributes to the reduction of maternal and child mortality in 3 districts in Malawi. It is part of the Government of Canada’s Partnerships...

Agents of Change 18.12.2020

The singular outcome of SABC implementation plans are creating agents of change. Listen to this podcast (3 mins) with Skeffa Chimoto a real agent of change in Malawi. He shares his experiences with working with Social Art to create lasting behaviour change in his country. Skeffa Chimoto is a famous musician in Malawi. He is talks about going to places that are hard to reach. This podcast was recor...

The power of debate 16.12.2020

In this podcast (5 mins), Sunayana Waghawan, from One Drop India, shares her experiences with the power of debate to facilitate behaviour change. She shares tips to stimulate debate. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on Social Art for Behaviour Change for the One Drop foundation. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Starting debate 15.12.2020

In this episode (5 mins), Sunayana Waghawan, from One Drop India, shares her experiences with transforming spectators into active participants after a show. She also discusses what we mean by audiences. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on Social Art for Behaviour Change for the One Drop foundation. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Social Art for Behaviour Change 15.12.2020

Listen to this podcast (7 mins) with Luc Gaudet of One Drop Canada on what is different about the Social Art for Behavioiur Change approach. It is about touching the heart to reach the mind. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on Social Art for Behaviour Change for the One Drop foundation. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

The art of debate 15.12.2020

Listen to this podcast (6 mins) with Luc Gaudet of One Drop Canada on the power of debate for sustainable behaviour change in four main ways. He shares insights from the ECED-SAHEL project (2016 - 2020) in Burkina Faso. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on Social Art for Behaviour Change for the One Drop foundation. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-...

Defining fundraising 15.12.2020

What do professional fundraisers say about fundraising? We asked four fundraisers on what it means to them. Listen to Kate Pearson from the Max foundation, Nanneke Nix working at AMREF Flying doctors, Katherine Williford, Director of Principle Gifts at Water for People and Juste Nansi, the director of IRC Burkina Faso. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Fundraising for...

Adapting your approach 14.12.2020

In this episode (2 mins), Kate Pearson, Director Business Development & Partnerships at the Max Foundation, shares her insights with how to respond to shifting donor priorities. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Realistic fundraising 14.12.2020

In this episode (6 mins), Juste Nansi, the director of IRC Burkina Faso shares his experiences with raising funds for WASH services for all. He shares some of his key challenges with fundraising and how he tries to overcome them. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-...

The process of fundraising 14.12.2020

In this episode (5 mins), Juste Nansi, the director of IRC Burkina Faso shares his experiences with raising funds for WASH services for all. What are some of the steps you take in fundraising as a country director? This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Creating donor advocates 14.12.2020

In this podcast (4 mins), we interviewed Katherine Williford, Director of Principle Gifts at Water for People on raising unrestricted funds. How do you create donor advocates? This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Becoming a fundraiser 14.12.2020

What personal traits does a good fundraiser need? In this episode (8 mins), Helen Hughes, a professional fundraiser, shares her insights. Helen has worked in fundraising, mostly in the cultural sector, for her entire 30-year career and has been responsible for securing over £ 7 million pounds for a wide range of UK charities, large and small. She is currently part of the four-person development te...

How do you know what a donor is looking for? 14.12.2020

In this episode (2 mins), Nanneke Nix, working at AMREF Flying doctors, shares her experiences with knowing what a donors are looking for. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on 'Fundraising for universal services'. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Building trust 14.12.2020

How do you build relationships with donors? Listen to this podcast (4 mins) with fundraising professional Kate Pearson, Director Business Development & Partnerships at the Max Foundation on the steps to building relationships with donors. As in any relationship, it is all about trust, Kate says. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'...

Applying the A•B•C for Sustainability model in India. 25.11.2020

Listen to this podcast(5 mins)with Priya John from One Drop India on the realities of implementing the A•B•C for Sustainability Model TM in the Sheohar 2 project in the state of Bihar, India. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on Social Art for Behaviour Change for the One Drop foundation. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Failing is part of change. 25.11.2020

Listen to this podcast (5 mins) with Tania Vachon, the director on Social Art for Behaviour Change at One Drop, on relapse as an important step in any change process. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on Social Art for Behaviour Change for the One Drop foundation. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Collective intelligence 25.11.2020

In this podcast (6 mins), Santiago Velez from One Drop Colombia shares his experiences with applying collective intelligence in WASH interventions in Latin America. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on Social Art for Behaviour Change for the One Drop foundation. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Thinking in systems 23.11.2020

Listen to this podcast (4 mins) with Veronique Doyon, the Vice-President of the International Program of the One Drop foundation, discussing how the 9 building blocks from IRC are related to the One Drop the A•B•C for sustainability TM model. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on Social Art for Behaviour Change for the One Drop foundation. For more information on the WAS...

What is advocacy? 02.06.2020

Advocacy can be many things. Listen to this podcast where 5 international WASH and advocacy professionals share what advocacy means to them. This podcast is part of the free online course "Climate-resilient WASH services", designed to give you a better understanding on how we can collectively build more climate resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services. The course is brought to you by Water...

How do you advocate and influence governments? 02.06.2020

In this episode (6 min), Mekala Snehalatha, the regional coordinator of the Fresh Water Action Network South Asia (FANSA) speaks about her experiences influencing governments. How can you advocate with governments? Collectively, coordinated and collaboratively; It is about being seen as an equal partner and giving productive criticism in a constructive manner. FANSA is a network of over 400 organi...

Regional advocacy messages 02.06.2020

In this episode, Mekala Snehalatha, the regional coordinator of the Fresh Water Action Network South Asia (FANSA) speaks about her experiences with creating powerful advocacy messages at 3 different levels; for the local context, at national level and regional (i.e. across countries). Advocacy messages are often so context specific. Is there a value in having regional messages? FANSA is a network...

Creating powerful messages 28.05.2020

In this episode, Kristy Kade Deputy Executive Director of the White Ribbon Alliance talks about the advocacy activities of the White Ribbon Alliance and her experiences on creating powerful advocacy messages. How can you effectively reach and persuade the audiences you want to influence? This podcast was created for the WASH Systems Academy. For more information see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-sy...

Advocating for sustainable water services in Kenya 27.05.2020

In this episode, Samwel Jacinda, Programme Manager of the Neighbours Initiative Alliance Kenya, talks about their first steps when starting advocacy. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy. For more information about the academy and it's courses see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy.

Using outcome harvesting to track progress 27.05.2020

How can you monitor progress towards achieving your advocacy goal? In this episode, Conny Hoitink shares her experiences about using outcome harvesting to monitor progress towards achieving your advocacy goal. Conny is a planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning specialist at Wetlands International. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy. For more information about the academy...

Have a greater impact 27.05.2020

Why would you want to start to include advocacy in your work? In this podcast, Elynn Walter, international advocacy expert and lead of US partnership at IRC talks about what advocacy is and why organisations should think about adding it to their agenda. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy. For more information about the academy and it's courses see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-s...

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