NBD unites Nile Basin grassroots to champion water, climate action & cooperation; amplifying voices, driving advocacy, and sharing benefits for all.
The Nile Basin region
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Today @nilebasin @Nbdf_Rwanda joined community for #Umuganda in @KireheDistrict Rwanda to clear water drainage pathways ahead of the rainy season. Communities provide indeginous data 4 Env'tal conservation as we Scaleup #Citizen_Led_Data_Generation in #Kagera_Basin
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Uyu munsi, hirya no hino mu Karere hakozwe Umuganda usoza uku kwezi, Umuyobozi w'Akarere wungirije ushinzwe iterambere ry'ubukungu @NzirabatinyaMo4 ari kumwe n'itsinda rya @nilebasin bifatanyije n'abaturage b'Umurenge wa Mpanga, mu Kagari ka Mpanga ahatunganyijwe inzira z’amazi.
Transboundary action is key to climate resilience in #KageraBasin
@nilebasin convened 50+ stakeholders from Burundi, Rwanda & Tanzania in Ngara (29–30 April) to advance in IWRM & climate solutions
Community-driven, nature-based approaches are critical.
#ClimateAction #OneNile
On 24 April 2026, NBD met with @nbiweb to deepen collaboration on Nile water resources management.
The meeting concluded with MoU signing , renewing their commitment to joint actions for sustainability.
@ciwaprogram @AseffaS @Nbdf_Rwanda @Uganda_NileDF @ethnilebasin
@nilebasin Board Chair Ms. Aynalem at the Sululta Water & Hydro-diplomacy Conference - 2026. Reaffirms commitment to inclusive transboundary H20 governance; focusing on role of CSO in integrating gender perspectives & women’s voices in data-informed, people-centered H20 diplomacy
At NBD, women lead change from Board leadership to women-led National Discourse Forums, the Nile Women Network, and empowering young female professionals through our internship program.
Give women opportunities, so we all gain.
#InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain
@ciwaprogram
The NBD with funding from @ciwaprogram @WorldBankGroup engaged communities in Mara basin TZ 🇹🇿 under the NCSCR Project to discuss citizen led data generation and management system development.
Communities will lead citizen Science to inform solutions.
@akvo
#NCSCR #MaraBasin
Nile Basin Discourse retweeted
Today, Executive Director Dr. Eng. Nestor Niyonzima warmly received the new Chairperson of NBI's "twin" institution @nilebasin Ms Aynalem Ashebir, who paid a courtesy call on him.
"We cannot do #NileCooperation without civil society," Dr Nestor remarked.
Inclusive transboundary water governance: @NileBasin Chair Ms. Aynalem, joins the Male Champions for Women Empowerment Initiative at CIWA to spotlight gender-transformative practice in Ethiopia’s H20 sector. This 5th March, 4pm EAT. Be part of the shift: lnkd.in/edd_zfTt
A new chapter for @nilebasin as Ms. Aynalem Ashebir - Ethiopia becomes NBD Board Chairperson, succeeding Ms. Verdiane Nyiramana - Rwanda. An experienced civil society leader, Aynalem brings strong regional expertise. Her election advances women leadership in water governance.
The NBD GA is coming to Kigali - 16th Feb. 2026!
This biennial gathering brings together 30 delegates from 10 member countries to form the GA, NBD's highest decision-making body. The GA review progress, set strategic direction and elect new Board for next 2yrs. #OneNileOneFamily
Proud to advance community-led data for climate resilience. Through NCSCR, @Nilebasin + #CIWA support, helps turn local evidence into policy action, delivering real gains for graroots, and sustainable land use. 🌱 #ClimateAction #NileBasin
Throuh 'Nile Civil Society for Climate Resilience' (NCSCR), #CIWA & the @NileBasin Discourse support community-led data informing policy action across Rwanda’s Makera watershed:
🧑🏾🌾 1,600+ farmers supported
📈 Incomes doubled for 1,000+ members
♻️ 200ha of sustainable agriculture
Call for EOIs - Regional Manager (RM)
NBD is inviting EOIs from qualified professionals for position of RM; to provide strategic leadership, regional coordination, and support for programmes.
🗓 Deadline: 6 Feb 2026 | 17:00 hrs (EAT)
🔗 Full details: bit.ly/4pQ7KU2
#CitizenLed data generation: NBD wraps stakeholder consultations in Sio-Siteko & Mara Basins! Communities & CSOs shared insights on wetland challenges, local solutions & climate impacts. Next: reconnaissance & prioritising challenges for citizen-led monitoring tools. #Wetlands
🌍 Unlocking the Power of Nile Basin Information Services! This 20th Nov, 3 PM EAT - Webinar showcasing cutting-edge systems. From flood & drought early warning tools to climate, hydrology, groundwater, and decision-support platforms.
Register: tinyurl.com/3kwkvft2
We kick-started consultations in Uganda-Kenya transboundary Sio-Siteko wetland communities to shape a citizen-led data system for better wetland mngt. Insights will guide inclusive, sustainable, and locally owned action across the transboundary basin. #CIWASupport #citizenScience
💧NBD witness 🇺🇬 Govt hand over sites for the MAR Groundwater Prjct in Ntungamo & Bulambuli.
Implemented by @nbiweb , @UNDP & @theGEF
✅ 5 pilot sites in 🇧🇮🇰🇪🇷🇼🇺🇬 → safe water to 300+ p'ple each
🌍 NBD to lead community sensitization for the project
#NileBasin #WaterSecurity 💦
ALT Participants of the handover meeting at Bunabiro in Bulambuli District
ALT Participants of the handover meeting at Kakukuru in Ntungamo District
ALT Uganda Government handing over project site at Bunabiro in Bulambuli District
ALT Uganda Government handing over project site at Kakukuru in Ntungamo District
🌍✨ Today @NileBasin handed over tools (wheelbarrow, rakes, spades, hoes & gloves) to @Lvrlac_EAfrica to support #LakeVictoriaCleanupDay. Together, we fight plastic pollution & protect the lake that sustains 40M+ people. 💧🌱
#CleanLakeVictoria #EndPlasticPollution
📢 We’re hiring!
NBD seeks a PROGRAMME OFFICER to lead & coordinate our citizen-led data initiative.
🗓 Apply by 22 Aug 2025
📄 Details (EOI & ToRs) ➡ tinyurl.com/pgrm-officer
#JobOpportunity #Hiring #NileBasin #CitizenData
📢 Call for Expression of Interest: "CONSULTING SERVICES – Citizen-Led Data Generation & Management"
NBD seeks consultants to provide technical support for citizen-led data ativities.
🔗 Details & EOI: tinyurl.com/citizen-data
Please share widely! #Consultancy #CitizenData
