Water for Women (2022) Leaving No One Behind: Experiences from Water for Women

Developed as part of a dedicated initiative under Water for Women’s Learning Agenda, this report is a synthesis of insights from 16 water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects being delivered by partner civil society organisations (CSOs). The report draws lessons from and syntheses CSO self-assessments on the approaches they pursue to ensure no one is left behind, structured by:

• Who CSOs identify as being left behind and why
• How they approach enabling voice and meaningful participation
• What practical leave no one behind (LNOB) initiatives they are pursuing.

Water for Women projects are four years into implementation across 15 countries. As all have a specific LNOB focus, this report is a timely reflection on the range of strategies CSO partners employ to enable equitable access to WASH services. This report is based on a methodology in which CSOs’ LNOB approaches were collated, shared, and used to facilitate participatory engagement for peer-to-peer learning between CSOs to deepen understanding and improve practice. Between August and December 2021, the authors administered an online survey and facilitated an online webinar and undertook an analysis of Water for Women monitoring and project information. Specific case studies that highlight interesting and innovative approaches are included in this report.