International organisations
Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) — www.rwsn.ch
The Rural Water Supply Network is a networking organisation that provides information on sustainable and affordable techniques in the field of water and sanitation. RWSN aims at self-supply, cost-effective boreholes, sustainable rural water supplies and hand pump technologies.
IDE International — www.ideorg.org
IDE, founded by Paul Polak, strengthens the position of rural family households to provide in their own livelihood. 70% of the world wide poor is a small scale farmer. IDE applies rope pumps, treadle pumps, drip irrigation and water storage systems.
Engineers without Borders Canada — www.ewb.ca/en/
Engineers Without Borders Canada creates possibilities for rural households in Africa to gain access to clean water and infrastructure and to make small farms profitable.
Engineers Without Borders International — www.ewb-international.org
Engineers Without Borders International stimulates connections and cooperation between the national departments of Engineers Without Borders. The goal of EWB is to improve the conditions of the worldwide poor by the implementation of sustainable technology projects. EWB facilitates engineers and students to gain experience in the field of development aid.
Enterprise Works / VITA — www.enterpriseworks.org
EnterpriseWorks/VITA combats poverty by helping small companies and producers to become sustainable businesses that create jobs, increase productivity, market opportunities and incomes. EWV achieves this by expanding access to appropriate technologies, technical assistance, knowledge and finance.
Kickstart — kickstart.org/home
KickStart is an organisation that designs and implements new technology in the field of water, sanitation, transport and construction in Africa. These affordable technologies are bought by local farmers and other entrepreneurs, which can start profitable small businesses with it.
Bushproof — bushproof.biosandfilter.org
BushProof is an organisation in Madagascar that designs technologies in the field of drinking water and sustainable energy with a focus on Africa and Asia.
Mobile School for Water and Sanitation (EMAS) — www.emas-international.de
EMAS is a training institute for low cost water and sanitation technologies, located in Bolivia. EMAS is led by Wolfgang Buchner, who organises the regular training.
Practical Action — practicalaction.org
Practical Action works with poor groups to help them in appropriate technology selection to alleviate poverty. Practical Action has experience in a wide range of technologies, such as micro hydro power in Kenya, flooding prevention in Nepal and reduction of pollution by stoves in kitchens.
SKAT — www.skat.ch
The Swiss Resource Centre and Consultancies for Development (Skat) is a Swiss organisation that works in development aid and humanitarian aid. Skat provides technical expertise, management support and training for NGOs.
Wireless Networking in the Developing World – www.wndw.net
Wireless Networking in the Developing World is a free book about designing, implementing, and maintaining low-cost wireless networks. This book describes how to design, implement and maintain low-cost wireless networks in developing countries.