In the heart of Embu County, Kenya, schools have long struggled with a challenge that often went unnoticed yet profoundly affected every child: poor sanitation. Dilapidated latrines, inadequate ventilation, and unsafe structures created unsanitary conditions that led to health problems, high absenteeism, and a daily fear among students of using the school facilities.
In Embu County, Kenya , Hanniel Kivitu, a dedicated Community Health Promoter (CHP), is transforming how his community views hygiene and sanitation. With over 5 years of service, Hanniel has become a trusted voice in his village, leading the charge to eliminate open defecation and promote safe sanitation through the FINISH Mondial Kenya programme. “Before
KALAROA, BANGLADESH — Marginalized Sanitation workers—long essential in the sanitation service chain, yet unseen—are now gaining recognition and safer working conditions through a system change effort led by FINISH Mondial Bangladesh in partnership with the Kalaroa Municipality, applying the Diamond Approach. FINISH Mondial Bangladesh has been engaged along with its local partners in strengthening local
From August 24 to 28, the global water community will come together for SIWI World Water Week 2025 – the conference on water, climate, and sustainable development. This year’s theme, Water for Climate Action, highlights the critical role water plays in climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. FINISH Mondial is excited to contribute to discussions,
Naomi Sanjo (Left together with Nyumba ni choo Group ) My name is Naomi Sanjo, and I serve as the Chairperson of the “Nyumba ni Choo” group in Mwasonga, Mara Region, Tanzania . Just a few years ago, accessing finance to support even the most basic sanitation needs felt like an impossible task.
In a small maize mill in Rwimi, near the Ugandan provincial capital Fort Portal, we meet Chance, a 39-year-old local man who uses a wheelchair. Along with other employees, Chance helped to ensure that a toilet was installed at the mill; a social enterprise set up for people with disabilities. He also had a toilet
Ngatunga Community Unit using the Data Ghala app—a digital tool driving financial inclusion in Kenya Access to safe sanitation remains a challenge, compounded by a $140 billion global financing gap. But amidst the barriers, financial inclusion is opening new doors—by offering innovative, inclusive pathways to financing WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) services. On 7 May
Antony Faustine (28) is like a hero in his community. He helps his community at Mapilinga Village to construct better toilets but he also benefits economically. He started working as a local mason five years ago. He had not enough knowledge on toilets construction at that time but also there was no profit in the
In February, policymakers, researchers, development partners, and industry experts gathered together for the Toilet Conference 2025 . The event served as a global platform to address sanitation challenges and innovations under the theme “The Future of Sanitation”, as well as highlighting disparities in toilet access, the impact of inadequate sanitation on women and girls,
An incredible week of collaboration, innovation, and impact! The FINISH Mondial team, led by Mr. Valentin Post – Director Growth and Innovations, and Ms. Pamela Bundi, Country Coordinator Kenya, was honored to be part of the Netherlands Trade Mission to Kenya (March 17-20). The mission coincided with the state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen
