The IFRC MENA Region Office coordinates water, sanitation and hygiene efforts across 17 countries characterized by water scarcity, conflict, and diverse socioeconomic conditions. As the world’s most water-stressed region, MENA faces unique WASH challenges, with over 60% of the population living in areas of high water stress.
The IFRC MENA Regional Office prioritises innovative approaches to water conservation, community-based management of water resources, and hygiene promotion tailored to local cultural contexts. By strengthening local capacities and promoting sustainable solutions, we work to ensure that vulnerable populations maintain dignified access to essential WASH services despite challenging circumstances.
Contact our regional colleague
Jamilee Al Doueihy
Senior WASH Officer, Health, Disasters, Climate & Crises (HDCC) Unit - MENA
jamilee.aldoueihy@ifrc.org
National Societies in the MENA region play a vital role in providing various healthcare services and support to WASH systems, particularly in times of emergencies, and for vulnerable populations.
Find out more in the IFRC MENA Health and Care Strategic Roadmap 2025 – 2027, or see the WASH specific goal and specific strategic directions for each of the 3 pillars below.
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IFRC together with National Societies are currently implementing a project in Iran, Jordan and Yemen called H2O PEACE: Harmonizing Water Opportunities for Peace & Community Empowerment. The project is funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
Over 3 years and beyond, the projects main aim is to prevent and reduce community-level water related stress, tensions and conflict, in order to strengthen water systems, community adaptation and foster resilience.
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