DW is the leading actor in the water and sanitation sector in Huambo, and a key actor in Luanda. DW has been involved in both programme implementation and research in the sector since 1987, including a major study of the urban water market commissioned by the World Bank in 1995.

DW has been working in partnership with government, water authorities and local consumers to successfully enhance the quality and quantity of water and make it more affordable for communities in both peri-urban and rural areas.

Over 1000 water systems have been implemented with local communities and currently DW is working to support the Government in building capacity in community water management across the country.