WHAT IS FINISH
FINISH stands for Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation & Health and aims for sanitation for all through an integrated model that addresses both the demand and supply side of the sanitation challenge.
The programme works with a multistakeholder approach which involves the entire value chain. By mobilising the supply side of sanitation while integrating financial resources into the value chain, the programme raises awareness on and creates a demand for sanitation services amongst end-users.
We ensure that:
- People are aware of the need for a safe and durable toilet,
- People want to buy one and can afford it,
- Local people can build one.
IMPACT
Results to date:
- Improved sanitation: 1 million toilets were built in India and Kenya
- Local business development: more than 10 million work days in construction alone
- Sanitation densities: more than 75% sanitation density was reached in 717 villages in different states in India
- Financial inclusion: grant funding leveraged 14 times with local funding, a total amount of 140 million euro was generated locally,
- Development of a sanitation value chain: over 25 tonnes of human waste has been converted and sold into marketable compost and 25,000 tonnes has been converted to soil conditioner for local use
OUR STRATEGY
The four diamond domains
Our goals can be achieved when key actors in the four diamond domains work towards the development of local sanitation markets for the poor and inclusive scale of these markets.

ACHIEVEMENTS
- Public-Private Partnership going for 10 years and counting
- Sanitation Impact Bond developed
- Sanitation linked to Telemedicine (primary health) and micro health insurance
- Sanitation Marketing Curriculum developed at Amref University
- Cost of sanitation systems reduced by 15% (India) and 35% (Kenya)
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