The year 2026 marks a defining moment for Africa’s water and sanitation sector, with the African Union declaring it the year of “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.” Collective action is now more urgent than ever to realise the vision of safe sanitation and clean drinking
Valentine a senior mason trained by the FINISH Mondial Program standing next to one of the improved latrines that he constructed in Kamwenge District, Western Uganda. Valentine welcomes us to his home on a small hill on the outskirts of Masaka, a newly built house that reflects just how far he has come.
Mason and Landlord, Eric next to his newly constructed toilets In many low-income urban communities, the biggest barrier to improved sanitation is not the lack of demand but the lack of access to finance. For Eric, a mason and landlord living in Manyatta Kaego, a low-income settlement in Kisumu, Kenya, this reality shaped
When the Government of India proudly declared the nation ’Open Defecation Free (ODF)’, the management of Sabrimala Microfinance in Odisha celebrated the achievement like the rest of the country. It was a historic milestone, a sign of progress, and a matter of pride. But soon after, a proposal landed on their table that made them
We are thrilled to share our latest feature in Smart Water Magazine, showcasing the innovative Climate-Resilient Toilets (CRTs) . In flood-prone regions of Bangladesh, families often lose access to safe sanitation when waters rise , exposing communities to disease and contamination. FINISH Mondial is helping change this reality through Climate-Resilient Toilets (CRTs): elevated, durable, and
The global sanitation challenge remains vast: 3.5 billion people still lack safe sanitation (UN-Water, 2023). Yet, too often, efforts are confined to a single, narrow solution: building toilets. While essential, this approach overlooks the deeper opportunity to address interconnected crises — from climate change to public health and economic inequity. The FINISH Mondial (Financial Inclusion
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,
