About GHARP

The Greater Horn of Africa Rainwater Partnership (GHARP) is a regional network of National Rainwater Associations (NRWA) from the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) countries. The partnership was formally established in March 2001. The current members of GHARP are:

Ethiopia Rainwater Harvesting Association (ERHA); Kenya Rainwater Association (KRA); Rainwater Association of Somalia (RAAS); Rainwater Harvesting Association of Tanzania (RHAT – not very active); and Uganda Rainwater Association (URWA)

The main goal of GHARP is to promote integrated RHM systems and complementary technologies for water supply, food security, poverty reduction, and sustainable livelihoods. GHARP strives to achieve its vision and mission through the following objectives:

  • Strengthening institutional capacity of GHARP and its member associations to enable them to carry out their mandate efficiently and effectively;
  • Research, technology development, and promotion of RHM systems and complementary technologies;
  • Awareness creation, sensitisati on, and publicity on the potential benefits and impacts of RHM among stakeholders including policy and decision makers;
  • Promotion of integrated and multi -sectoral development approaches and sustainable technologies in GHA;
  • Establishment of effective collaborative mechanisms, networks, and partnerships.

    • GHARP Member Associations

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    Ethiopia Rainwater Harvesting Association (ERHA)

    The Ethiopia Rainwater Harvesting  Association (ERHA) is  a non-profit making rainwater association whose goal is to work towards all Ethiopians having safe water, food security, and a better quality of life. Its mission is to facilitate widespread promotion and implementation of rainwater harvesting in...

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    Kenya Rainwater Association (KRA)

    The Kenya Rainwater Association (KRA) is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit making national membership association. Its mission is to improve water supply, food security, and environmental sustainability through development, improvement, and promotion of rainwater harvesting and management (RHM) systems and complementary technologies. Vision and...

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    Rainwater Association of Somalia (RAAS)

    The Rainwater Association of Somalia (RAAS) is a national member organisation which focuses on rainwater harvesting and management (RHM) initiatives in Somalia. RAAS advocates for the integration of RHM into national policies and strategies; implements community-based RHM projects; and builds community capacity in RHM....

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    Uganda Rainwater Association (URWA)

    The Uganda Rainwater Association (URWA) is a national membership organisation which focuses on rainwater harvesting, with particular experience in domestic supply. URWA supports communities to improve their socio-economic situation through mobilisation, information, skills and experience-sharing, and collaboration between its members. Vision, mission, and objectives...

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