Water-Share Ireland: Engineering Solutions for Global Water Challenges

Date & Time: Thursday 11 September 2025, 12:00–1:00 PM

Speakers:
Alan Reade – Global Wash Advisor, GOAL (Lead Speaker)
Alan Curran – Chair of Water-Share Ireland & Senior Director, RPS (Closing Remarks)

Objective:
Raise awareness of Water-Share Ireland’s mission & results.
Showcase technical challenges and solutions in WASH projects.
Encourage ACEI members to engage through membership, technical input, and events.
Proposed Agenda & Talking Points
12:00 – 12:05 PM – Welcome & Introduction (ACEI host)
Brief intro to ACEI’s charity partnership with Water-Share Ireland & welcome
12:05 – 12:25 PM – John Gowen: Water-Share Ireland – Where Engineering Meets Impact

Talking Points:
Intro to GOAL – what we do, where we do it, and where WSI is operating
The founding of Water-Share Ireland – a bridge between Ireland’s water sector and global needs.
The humanitarian WASH challenge (use the latest stats on water access, sanitation, hygiene).

High-level programme updates:
Uganda – Piped water schemes reaching tens of thousands.
Sierra Leone – Waste-to-Energy plant advancing circular economy in sanitation.
Zimbabwe – Piloting innovative water kiosks for safe urban supply.
Syria – Technical assessments supporting water system rehabilitation in conflict areas.
Membership opportunities (Patron & Supporter) & benefits — technical challenge, sector leadership, CSR/ESG alignment.
12:25 – 12:45 PM – Alan Reade: The Technical Frontline of Global WASH

Talking Points:
The realities of delivering engineering solutions in humanitarian settings.
Project examples from 2025
Where Irish expertise adds unique value

12:45 – 13:00 PM – Alan Curran: Closing Reflections & Call to Action