What is the WWAIWG?

The WWAIWG, or Water-WISER Action Inequalities Working Group, is a collective of dedicated students enrolled in the Water-WISER CDT across three UK universities. This group provides a safe space for meaningful discussions and reciprocal learning. Our scope extends beyond the realms of water and sanitation, delving into the decolonisation of broader development approaches, understanding positionality, and addressing global inequalities prevalent within both water and sanitation, as well as the wider development sector and research practice.

We firmly believe that without openly discussing, challenging, and ultimately eradicating these fundamental issues, no amount of aid, infrastructure investment, or other initiatives can truly foster the sustainable, enduring change necessary for creating and nurturing a more just world.

Introducing the WWAIWG Podcast: What are the Big Decolonisation Discussions?

In late 2023, the WWAIWG embarked on creating the Big Decolonisation Discussion podcast, a thought-provoking venture set to explore pivotal subjects, including the decolonisation of international aid, research, environmentalism, global health, and climate change. Our podcast endeavours to untangle the complex threads of colonial influence within these realms, spotlighting systemic inequalities, biases, and enduring historical legacies that persist in shaping present-day narratives. We invite you to join us in these illuminating conversations, where we confront challenges, challenge existing paradigms, and collectively strive to foster a future marked by equity and inclusivity.

Watch the podcast trailer video, meet the team and listen to the podcast episodes in full.