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In this episode (5 mins) we hear from Sophie Trémolet, a WASH finance expert, about the need for blended finance. How can we make blended finance work towards addressing the finance gap in the WASH sector? This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Finance for resilient WASH systems'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

What is the size of the problem? In this podcast (1 mins) with Catarina Fonseca, a WASH finance expert, on the status of finance for WASH services. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Finance for resilient WASH systems'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

In this podcast (4 mins) Carlene Van der Westhuizen from the International Budget Partnership (IBP) on how social audits can be a powerful tool for communities to engage constructively with government. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Finance for resilient WASH systems'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

In this episode (2 mins)we hear from Catarina Fonseca on how the importance of public finance to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. Why is an increase in public finance so important to reach the SDG 6? This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Finance for resilient WASH systems'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

In this podcast (3 mins) we hear from Bill Kingdom on ways to mobilse more finance for WASH. He highlights five key areas. Bill Kingdom is the Lead Water and Sanitation Specialist in the Water Global Practice of the World Bank. During his career in the sector he has worked extensively in South and East Asia, the Middle East, UK, USA, and Canada. Bill Kingdom says, 'There is no one solution.' This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Finance for resilient WASH systems'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Listen to this podcast (4 mins) with Catarina Fonseca on the role of CSO's. She gives examples from Ethiopia and Bangladesh. Catarina says; 'CSO's can hold governments accountable to SDG 6 targets with improved transparency tools.' This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Finance for resilient WASH systems'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

In this episode (3 mins)we hear from Bill Kingdom on making finance work towards realising the Sustainable Development Goals. What needs to be done? Bill Kingdom says; 'Let's think about ways to improve efficiencies and technical solutions and lets not wait for money to come from above. The WASH sector can be a safe a reliable business. ' This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Finance for resilient WASH systems'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Closing the gap. Listen to this podcast (3 mins) with Sophie Trémolet, a WASH finance expert about the need for blended finance. What is blended finance and how it might help us meet the financing gap in the WASH sector? This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Finance for resilient WASH systems'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

What are funders looking for? In this podcast (5 mins) Regis Garandeau, Head of WASH at the Vitol foundation, shares his insights and tips. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

In this podcast (5 mins) Regis Garandeau, Head of WASH at the Vitol foundation, share some of reasons why he rejects some applications. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

How do you talk about failures with donors? Listen to this podcast (8 mins)with Andrea Jones Program Officer, International Programs. Andrea coordinates international grantmaking activities for the program department of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. She monitors current grants and supports the development, review and presentation of proposals. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

What are the first steps after identifying a funder? In this episode (4 mins), Helen Hughes, a professional fundraiser, shares her insights. Helen has worked in fundraising for over 30 years. She is currently part of the four-person development team at Polka Children's Theatre in South West London where she's contributed to an £8.3 million pound capital campaign. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'. Find our more on www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

What is fundraising from a donors perspective? We asked three WASH donors on their perspective on fundraising. Listen to this podcast (3 mins) with Louis Boorstin, Managing Director at the Osprey Foundation, Andrea Jones Program Officer, International Programs at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Regis Garandeau Head of WASH at the Vitol foundation. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Fundraising for universal WASH services'. Find our more on https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

In this episode (3 mins), Nanneke Nix, Portfolio Manager at AMREF Flying doctors shares her experiences with shifting donor priorities for WASH. She shares several trends in fundraising for WASH. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on 'Fundraising for universal services'. For more information see www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

In this episode (5 mins), Louis Boorstin from the Osprey foundation, shares his experiences with raising funds for WASH services for all. He shares the three main factors Osprey uses to assess potential partners. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on 'Fundraising for universal services'. For more information see www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

What are donors looking for? In this episode (6 mins), Andrea Jones from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation talks about the four main criteria she looks for in partners. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course on 'Fundraising for universal services'. For more information see www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

In this podcast (8 mins), Carla Torreani, shares her experiences with working with the A•B•C for Sustainability Model in Paraguay. She shares some of the challenges they face and how they try to overcome them. This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Social Art for Behaviour Change' for the One Drop foundation. For more information on the WASH Systems Academy see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

Listen to this podcast (8 mins) with Safdar Ali from Water For People India sharing his experiences with working with the Social Art to create lasting behaviour change. How can debate help to change behaviours? This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Social Art for Behaviour Change' for the One Drop foundation. For more information on the WASH Systems Academy see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

In this podcast (4 mins), Raymond Kawayi, the SABC director for One Drop in Malawi, explains what is different about the SABC approach. Raymond says; 'With SABC we focus less focus on knowledge but put more emphasis on people's perceptions, opinions and feelings.' This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Social Art for Behaviour Change' for the One Drop foundation. For more information on the WASH Systems Academy see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy

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 for Strengthening Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. What did the design process involve in this project? This podcast was recorded for the WASH Systems Academy course 'Social Art for Behaviour Change' for the One Drop foundation. For more information on the WASH Systems Academy see https://www.ircwash.org/wash-systems-academy