The foundation strives to create an equitable, peaceful world in which everyone can thrive. We work in various countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as in the United States, with a concentration in Baltimore. We focus on water, sanitation, and hygiene; cleaner cooking; ecumenical and interfaith community building; and social justice.
We approach our work mindful of the people and communities impacted by our work and the systems that need to be addressed to create meaningful, lasting change. We actively listen to our partners, who are sometimes in the early stages of their endeavors, and we provide them with the funding they need to pilot innovations and prove solutions. We recognize that our grantees deeply understand the issues in ways that we cannot, and we are willing to try new—and sometimes experimental—approaches and to fill needs that drive the change they seek.
Our Partners In Action: Agenda For Change
Agenda for Change is a collaboration among organizations working to achieve sustainable delivery of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for all people by 2023, as set out in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6. Agenda for Change members work closely with governments and others in the sector to strengthen WASH systems. They do so by addressing the factors that comprise these systems, such as service delivery, financing, regulations, and monitoring; increasing the capacity of those sustaining the system, including governmental agencies, private companies, and civil society organizations; and promoting a collaborative network of actors and relationships.
Agenda for Change’s new strategy aims to solidify and operationalize its transition to being a fully country-led global collective. From 2023 through 2026, Agenda for Change will focus on three complementary priorities:
Ensure country collaborations are effective, efficient, and strong
Influence others to adopt a collective-action approach to strengthening systems
Build evidence and knowledge for sharing knowledge with member, funders, and other stakeholders
To achieve these goals, Agenda for Change will expand its global footprint through strategic partnerships and rollout of a new membership structure.
