added a new page "join" with links to the matrix rooms + removed the links from the index.

index.qmd

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 Citizens, suppliers, NGOs and governments can take part to better use evidence to and to make information accessible.
 
-## How can you participate? 
+## How can you participate?
 
-Are you interested in one of these initiatives? We facilitate the four working groups through Matrix - access them through the links below!
+Are you interested in one of these initiatives? Find out more about [how to join here](https://washweb.org/join.html).
-
-General WASH Web Lobby: [https://matrix.to/#/#wash-web-lobby:autonomic.zone](https://matrix.to/#/#wash-web-lobby:autonomic.zone)
-
-Social Justice: [https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-social-justice:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-social-justice:matrix.org)
-
-Using Data Better: [https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-using-data-better:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-using-data-better:matrix.org)
-
-Systems Thinking: [https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-systems:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-systems:matrix.org)
-
-Accountability: 4Ws: [https://matrix.to/#/#accountability-4ws:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#accountability-4ws:matrix.org)
-
-New to Matrix? Go to <https://app.element.io/> to get started and make your account.
 
 For updates on WASH Web's work, follow us on LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/washweb/>
 

join.qmd

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+---
+title: "Join"
+---
+
+## Joining the Working Groups
+
+We facilitate the four working groups through Matrix "rooms". By means of free discussion, members can collaborate on one (or more!) of the working group topics.
+
+### Step 1: Installing Matrix 
+
+The easiest way to access Matrix is through Element.
+
+-   Option A: [Download Element for desktop access](https://element.io/download).
+
+-   Option B: [Web access](https://app.element.io/).
+
+### Step 2: Create an account
+
+To register, you may use either your email, existing Github, Google, Gitlab,
+Facebook or Apple account.
+
+### Step 3: Join the WASH Web lobby & working groups!
+
+Join any of the groups you are interested in by clicking the corresponding links below:
+
+-   [General WASH Web Lobby](https://matrix.to/#/#wash-web-lobby:autonomic.zone)
+
+-   [Social Justice](https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-social-justice:matrix.org)
+
+-   [Using Data Better](https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-using-data-better:matrix.org)
+
+-   [Systems Thinking](https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-systems:matrix.org)
+
+-   [Accountability: 4Ws](https://matrix.to/#/#accountability-4ws:matrix.org)
+
+**New to Matrix?** [Here's a great guide to get you started](https://static.element.io/pdfs/element-user-guide.pdf).
+
+## Stay updated!
+
+[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/washweb/)
+
+[Github](https://github.com/WASHNote/WASHWeb)