Darren Saywell

Darren Saywell

Darren Saywell heads the WASH program at Plan International USA. He has 20 years operational, research, consultancy and teaching experience and has previously held positions at the Water, Engineering and Development Center in the United Kingdom, the World Health Organization and the International Water Association. In October 2011, he was nominated as the vice-chair for Sanitation and Water for All.

Latest Articles

Opinion: 4 ways to address menstrual stigmas, taboos and discrimination

Opinion: 4 ways to address menstrual stigmas, taboos and discrimination

almost 9 years ago // Menstrual hygiene management

The death of a 15-year-old Nepali girl highlights the need for integrated solutions to address menstrual discrimination. Here are four ideas from Darren Saywell and Caitlin Gruer of Plan International USA.

Why WASH matters as we tackle today's water and sanitation crisis

Why WASH matters as we tackle today's water and sanitation crisis

over 11 years ago // Contributor: Darren Saywell

Without universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene, the eradication of extreme poverty is inconceivable, argues Darren Saywell, vice-chair of the Sanitation and Water for All Partnership, in this guest commentary.