Insights from the Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) 6 Conference FINISH Mondial participated in the global Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) 6 conference, where we share the best practices to improve the global sanitation sector from 31 May to 4 June 2021. We had a chance to catch up with some of our
Impact Financing for Sanitation in India The Sanitation Story of India Access to improved sanitation is intricately connected to health and well-being of a nation and India struggled to provide this until very recently. Being the 2nd most populous country of the world, India has a huge share of
Message from our CEO, Valentin Post Financial inclusion can unlock opportunities for persons excluded from many aspects of society. However, converting this step into changed realities is not so straightforward. It is very timely that FINISH Mondial presents a special edition on financing as it is core to its mission.
Sanitation champion, Pius, develops local Serengeti market For Pius Zebedayo Zakayo, 43, who hails from Rwamchanga village, Manchira ward in Serengeti District, Tanzania, the construction of toilets under FINISH Mondial Tanzania has not only helped villages to live in a clean environment but has also helped create employment for people like him. “I’m now a professional mason. The training I got from the FINISH Mondial Tanzania programme has helped me construct toilets for many people,” he says. Unlike the traditional
Blended Finance for Universal Health Coverage The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) is an African-led biennial global health convening hosted by Amref Health Africa. The conference brings together diverse stakeholders to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and collectively chart a course forward by highlighting and seeking to address Africa’s most pressing health challenges. The second two-yearly conference
Non-grant Sanitation Financing- Sharing 20 years of financial innovations in the sustainable development sector In March 2021, FINISH Mondial founding partner, WASTE, was invited to share successes and lessons learned from its experiences in innovative financing in the sustainable development sector, namely in waste management and sanitation. Hosted by the
2nd Annual SanTech Hackathon Innovating in safely managed sanitation solutions for flood-prone & high-water table areas You can download the full text pdfs of the contest call and application/supporting documents here. The challenge During rainy seasons, ground water tables rise. This may lead to flooding/waterlogging destructive to
Community health workers like Maria ‘Mama Choo’ key for community-wide sanitation uptake in Tanzania Community health worker, Maria, speaking with the FINISH Mondial Tanzania team (2020). A safely managed toilet in the construction phase in Tanzania (2020). Community health worker, Maria, speaking
Looking back: 2020 in review Looking back on 2020, we have some impressive results to share despite the COVID-19 disruptions. In 2020, FINISH Mondial communities have constructed a total of 51,000 additional safely managed toilets. This is equivalent to 408,000 working days in construction alone. Around 255,000 people have benefitted with access to safe sanitation. To achieve these results, households have invested a total of €9.2 million
A message from our CEO It is clear that the un-invited COVID-19 guest will overstay into 2021, continuing to affect many. In some countries, FINISH Mondial has been picked up as a ‘COVID-19 resilience programme’ with its emphasis on access to sanitation and hygiene for all—notably the first line of defence against viruses. In the past year, we have seen many adjustments to the way
