Arwa has been associated with CWAS since 2016. She is a development professional with over 10 years of work experience in catalysing urban change through technical expertise, research, consensus building and capacity development. She leads CWAS's work in supporting cities implement sanitation programs, gender inclusive strategies and good governance by working closely with the local city government and stakeholders. She is involved in the City Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) program in the city of Wai, Maharashtra. Apart from the CWIS program she is actively involved in dissemination of CWAS work under feacal sludge and septage management through capacity building sessions and content development. Arwa is passionate about sanitation in Indian cities with a focus on inclusivity for women and vulnerable groups.