Episode 1: The Water Crisis is Not About Pipes - Latest Research on Global Access to Water and Sanitation

Episode 1: Access to Water and Sanitation — Research That Matters This inaugural episode of the Research That Matters Podcast draws from the Journal of Nonprofit Innovation’s December 2025 full issue, Access to Water and Sanitation, and synthesizes findings from a range of recent, peer-reviewed studies focused on WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). The episode highlights key research on global and community-level standards for safe water access, sanitation systems, and hygiene practices, with particular attention to implementation challenges, equity, and nonprofit-led solutions. By summarizing evidence across multiple studies, this episode provides listeners with a clear overview of current WaSH standards, emerging best practices, and critical gaps affecting underserved communities. Designed for nonprofit practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and funders, this episode translates complex research into practical insights to support informed decision-making and more effective WaSH interventions. Based on Article: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/joni/vol5/iss4/