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There are many reasons why you should join the RWSN network?

More than 15,000 rural water professionals and 90 organisations worldwide are members of the Rural Water Supply Network. Join us now to build a world in which all rural people have access to sustainable and reliable water supplies. We interact 24/7 on global discussion forums in English, French, and Spanish.

1. Join as an individual member

Individual membership is free and open to all, but your support is needed to help us continue to provide and expand our services. If you find the network useful, please consider giving a small, regular contribution to help us reach more people.

Make a donation to RWSN

All contributions go through Skat Foundation, a non-profit foundation based in Switzerland, and 100% will be used for RWSN activities, which we report on annually and transparently. People who make personal donations (of any amount) may choose to (a) have their names included in our public financial report or (b) remain anonymous.

Benefits of individual membership

Receive the RWSN quarterly newsletter, and stay up-to-date on the latest research and development in rural water
Take part in online discussions, share your work, and ask questions to other rural water experts in our specialist online communities
Access our publications library, webinars, capacity development and networking opportunities
Network with other RWSN members and member organisations online and face-to-face
Stay informed through our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and the RWSN blog

2. Join as a member organisation

More than 90 organisations worldwide are members of the Rural Water Supply Network. Being a Member Organisation of RWSN is a commitment to sharing knowledge and good practices, and to uphold the statements set out in the RWSN Vision and 2018 Kampala Commitments.

To join as a RWSN Member Organisation, please fill out this application form. If you are experiencing issues with the application process, please contact the Secretariat at info@rural-water-supply.net.

Benefits and cost of membership:

RWSN does not set a mandatory membership fee; rather we invite each member organisation to choose the level that suits them and give within their own capacity. The table below reflects a guideline that we have developed to guide the preferred benefits and contributions.

Please take a look at the RWSN Governance Protocol 2023-2025 (pages 10-14) for more details on member organization criteria, joining process, terms and conditions and do not hesitate to contact the RWSN Secretariat for more information.

Who can become a RWSN Member Organisation?

An organisation should fulfil the following criteria to become a Member Organisation:

Support the aims of RWSN
(agree to the RWSN Vision and 2018 Kampala Commitments.)
Have a website
Be willing to insert the "RWSN Member Organisation" on your website (if technically possible) and create a link back to the RWSN website
Have at least three people working full time for your organisation
Have been a registered entity for at least 2 years
Can appoint one or more focal persons to leave the liaison between the organisation and RWSN.

If you do not meet these requirements then the individual membership is probably more suitable.

Membership is renewable annually and based on the calendar year. Please consider contributing directly via the online payment form below; alternatively please contact the RWSN Secretariat (info@rural-water-supply.net) if you need different payment arrangements.

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