Salam Gari’s Path to Prosperity by FINISH Mondial GESI Working Group Ethiopia In the bustling sub-district of Dere Nagaya in Adama City, Ethiopia, a remarkable story of entrepreneurial success has been unfolding over the past few years. Salam Gari, a 32-year-old mother, has transformed her once precarious financial situation into a thriving sanitation business, becoming
Rebuilding Dignity: How Sanitation Loans Transform Lives in Kenya By Grace Okwisa, FINISH Mondial Kenya Access to a latrine is a basic need, but it remains a challenge for some people, like Elizabeth. Recently, her situation took a positive turn with the help of a local savings and credit cooperative, BIMAS (SACCO). Remnants of
Water Experts Dive into Conservation on the Occasion of FINISH Mondial India’s 15th Anniversary By FINISH Mondial India team Water experts, with over 140 years of combined experience, gathered at the 15th anniversary of the FINISH Mondial India Roundtable, titled “Bridging Gaps for a Water-Ready Future,” to address the global challenge of dwindling water reserves.
SIWI World Water Week 2024 is fast approaching! This year, experts from around the globe will explore the theme 'Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future.' At FINISH Mondial, we are thrilled to contribute our innovative insights on finance and solutions in sanitation, water, and hygiene by leading and engaging in
We are thrilled to share our latest feature in Smart Water Magazine, showcasing the innovative Busia Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Kenya. This pioneering project is turning human waste collected from hotels, schools, and households into nutrient-rich compost, revolutionising agriculture and aiding environmental preservation. By co-composting solid waste like food scraps with human waste, we
Better Health, A Cleaner Home By Elias Kazingoma and Marieke Kremer Antony Manyerezu Mpandoji (54) is a pastoralist living in Misungwi, Tanzania. In the past, he and his family used an open pit covered with straw as a toilet. The situation was far from ideal: “It had no privacy, and there were always a lot
Pamela Kabasinguzi Teddy stands at the forefront of Uganda's battle for better sanitation. As the head of FINISH Mondial Uganda, she has played a crucial role in reshaping the sanitation landscape in the country. In this interview, she sheds light on Uganda's sanitation challenges and the innovative solutions being implemented by FINISH Mondial. She also
FINISH Mondial is excited to participate in the 10th World Water Forum, held from May 18-25, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. On Wednesday, May 22, Valentin Post, our Director of Growth & Innovation, along with Pamela Bundi, Chair of our Financial Innovation Working Group and Kenya Country Coordinator, are engaging in a session focused on investment
Her Excellency Ms. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India hosting FINISH Mondial India team in her residence in New Delhi Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation and Health (FINISH) Mondial reached a significant milestone in their journey towards improved sanitation. Hosted by Her Excellency Ms. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the
Yesterday marked a significant achievement in FINISH Mondial's journey towards improved sanitation as HE Ms. Marisa Gerards, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India, hosted a special event at her residence to celebrate the construction of 2 million toilets. This milestone was achieved through the steadfast support and hard work of numerous partners,
