The Rising for Rights (R4R) Project is a Huairou Commission Women, Homes Community-supported initiative led by collective action of CSOs across South Asia region. The project aims to strengthens civil society networks to promote Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS), ensuring equitable access to safe WASH services for marginalized groups and vulnerable communities, including women and sanitation workers. It focuses on research-based advocacy, capacity building, policy engagement, and multi-stakeholder collaboration with governments, CBOs, academia while providing leadership opportunities for diverse networks of NGOs, CSOs, and CBOs.
Objectives
The primary objective of FANSA India is to facilitate
- To empower marginalised communities to access safe and sustainable WASH services and eventually secure their water and sanitation entitlements
- To collaborate with National/ State/ Local governments and other sector partners to enhance their capacity and effectiveness in delivering WASH services
- To extend research and advisory support to its network members, building their capacities to integrate principles of WASH rights into their programmes and activities
- To uphold its core values and evolve as a proactive network by providing leadership for diverse networks of NGOs, CSOs and CBOs
Rooted in the principles of inclusivity, empowerment, and advocacy, MARI, through FANSA India, is committed to strengthening grassroots CSOs, driving sustainable WASH solutions, and ensuring equitable access to water and sanitation for all."
Achievements
- FANSA India has 381 CSO members covering 12 State chapters in the country. FANSA India is a vibrant CSO network engaged in strengthening WASH sector not only in the country but across South Asia.
- FANSA India is a member of National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (NFSSM) Alliance – Bringing together the expertise of over 35 diverse organizations (NGOs, CSOs, Academic Institutions, Think Tanks. At the National, State and District Level, the network members are part of various committees formed by respective governments.
- COLLECTIVE ADVOCACY – Submission of Recommendations to the officials of Government of India on a Study conducted by FANSA India for effective utilization of 15th FINANCE COMMISSION TIED GRANTS for WASH to Local Governments
Goals
Strengthening CSOs of South Asia to contribute in achieving SDG6 by scaling up CWIS
“Through its unwavering commitment to empowering marginalized communities and fostering collaboration among CSOs, FANSA India, supported by MARI, continues to lead the charge in transforming WASH governance, ensuring sustainable, equitable access to water and sanitation, and contributing to the achievement of SDG 6 across South Asia.”
- Project Duration
2022-2026
- Supported By
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Operational Area
India and providing mentoring support to FANSA member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Causes
Livelihoods
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