Why Community-Led Water Organizations?

• Decision-making in the hands of the community
• Community Ownership and Self-reliance - local communities can resolve their own water issues
• Local Partnerships - civil society working with government institutions
• Local Expertise - local organizations can act as a hub of water expertise
• Livelihood - provides income-generating opportunities
• Project Planning and Management - organization has the ability to assess, monitor and evaluate local water issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Local Resources - utilizing indigenous resources to keep the services affordable
• Local Economy Infusion - using local talent and resources to infuse the economy
• Vocation and Business Skill-Building 
• Building on Local Knowledge