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
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
The 22nd AfWASA Conference, held from February 16th to 20th, 2025, at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda, brought together water and sanitation professionals, policymakers, and innovators under the theme: “Water and Sanitation for All: A Secure Future for Africa.” The conference served as a pivotal platform for discussions on scaling access to water
FINISH Mondial Bangladesh and ITN-BUET are excited to jointly host a virtual workshop on December 11, 2024, to showcase the groundbreaking Climate Resilient Toilet (CRT) technology. This session aims to bring together global and local stakeholders to explore the design, functionality, and impact of this innovative solution tailored for regions prone to flooding and waterlogging.
During a very lively discussion extending deep into the night, the co-founders of FINISH arrived at a concept for a scalable sanitation project. The idea that emerged in Bhubaneswar, India, was that it would bring together Dutch sanitation expertise and the extensive network of microfinance institutions from the Microinsurance Rural department of the insurance company
By Grace Okwisa The global theme for World Toilet Day, “Toilets — A Place for Peace,” transcends the realm of sanitation and highlights the transformative impact of clean, accessible toilets on the human experience. More than a simple utility, a toilet can be a place of safety, dignity, and even a catalyst for peace in
Just a few years ago if you were to visit the districts of Magu and Misungwi, which sit on the edge of the beautiful Lake Victoria in the Mwanza region of Tanzania, you would see a dire sanitation situation threatening the precious waters and the livelihoods which depend on it. Lake Victoria, the world’s largest
The Mid-term Review (MTR) of FINISH Mondial represents a critical juncture in the program’s implementation, marking a comprehensive assessment over a span of nearly one and a half years. Initiated in the latter half of 2022, this review began with an internal review process to gauge progress and identify potential areas for improvement. This internal
Join our Session - Register Now! As the 9th edition of Africa Water Week (AWW9) approaches, FINISH Mondial is gearing up for active participation. Under the theme, "Placing Water and Sanitation at the Heart of Achieving Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want," AWW9 will address pressing issues in Water, Sanitation,
