Wetskills-Tanzania (Arusha) 2026

Name: Wetskills-Tanzania (Arusha) 2026
Start: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-31T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Arusha, Tanzania

October 18 - October 31

About The Event

Wetskills-Tanzania 2026: Join the First East African Edition in Arusha!

18–31 October 2026 | Arusha, Tanzania

Wetskills is excited to announce its first-ever edition in East Africa! From 18 to 31 October 2026, young water professionals and students from Tanzania, SADC and around the world will come together in Arusha for a dynamic two-week programme focused on innovation, community building and real-world water challenges.

Participants will work in multidisciplinary and international teams on cases provided by leading organisations from the local and international water sector. Guided by experienced coaches, the teams will develop innovative and practical solutions while strengthening their professional skills in teamwork, communication, intercultural collaboration and problem solving.

The programme combines inspiring workshops, field visits, networking events and intensive teamwork, offering participants a unique opportunity to expand their international network and gain valuable experience with complex water challenges.

The programme will conclude with the Wetskills Finals and Award Ceremony during the 27th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWPSA Symposium, providing participants with an outstanding platform to present their solutions to an international audience of water professionals, researchers and decision-makers from across Southern and Eastern Africa.

This inaugural Tanzanian edition is organised in close cooperation with regional and international partners and marks an important milestone in expanding the Wetskills network across East Africa. Are you ready to challenge yourself, develop innovative solutions and become part of the global Wetskills community?

Call for participants now open!
Young professionals and students from Tanzania, East & Southern Africa and beyond with a passion for water and sustainability are invited to join this unique international experience. Ready to make an impact for Water? Register online now! Application deadline: 31 August 2026.

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Practical information

Programme Wetskills-Tanzania 2026 (draft)

Terms & Conditions Wetskills-Tanzania (Arusha) 2026

Deadline for registrations: 31 August 2026

After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.

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Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?

A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!

You will develop expertise in international cooperation, problem-solving, cross-cultural understanding, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
You will learn and deepen your understanding of the East African water sector, gaining insights into key stakeholders, organizations, water issues, and existing business opportunities.
You will increase your networking and presentation abilities through pitch and poster
You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals
You will immerse yourself in the Arusha and outside during the team building activities (exact locations TBC) exploring water-related sites and engaging with local water professionals
You will join the 27th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWPSA Symposium, incl. Wetskills Finals & Awarding Ceremony
Upon program completion, receive a certificate of participation, officially joining the ranks of over 1600 Wetskills Alumni.

More information
For additional information regarding participation and other details, please contact Johan Oost, johan.oost@wetskills.com.

Registration

Registration deadline: 31 August 2026
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.

Who can apply?
Any Young Water Professionals (up to 5 years of working experience) and Bachelor (last year), Master or PhD students and recent graduates with a passion for water and intercultural teamwork from Spain, Europe and beyond with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.

How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.

Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).

Costs
The participation fee for the Wetskills program is € 495* (excl. VAT, applicable only in Europe). This fee covers accommodation (in a hostel, with shared rooms), team-building activities, some of the lunches and dinners, field trips, workshops, and working facilities. Participants are also responsible for their travel expenses (such as plane tickets and local transportation), meals on working days, and other personal costs.

Local participants, who already have accommodation in Arusha, will pay € 50 (excl. VAT, applicable only in Europe) for the Wetskills participation.

Additionally the participant needs to register for the 27th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium in Arusha, where the Finals and Awarding will be held. This is extra to the participation fee and estimated to be around 250-300 EUR.

Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options. In previous Wetskills editions, participants have successfully secured financial support for their Wetskills participation from their universities or employers, utilizing resources like mobility funds, travel allowances, training budgets, etc.

Event Cases

Wetskills Foundation and partners invite businesses, governments, knowledge institutes and NGOs to formulate one of the Challenges – for this event or another event – and support the Wetskills programme. Join us in this great next experience! For more information contact Johan Oost (Wetskills Foundation): johan.oost@wetskills.com.