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,
You're Invited: Official Launch of the Sanitation Artisan Curriculum We are thrilled to invite you to a milestone event on Monday, 14th October 2024 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM that promises to shape the future of sanitation in Uganda. Join us as we unveil a comprehensive new curriculum aimed at empowering artisans with the
Moses Ategeka, a religious leader at a Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Bunyangabu District, is washing his hands at the improved sanitation facility built with support from FINISH Mondial Pastor Moses' Mission for a Healthier Ugandan Village by Marieke Kremer As the pastor of a busy evangelical church in the Ugandan village of Kihembo,
Piloting Flood Resilient Toilets in Bangladesh by FINISH Mondial Bangladesh The sanitation facilities are elevated to withstand rising water levels during floods, ensuring they continue to operate effectively in challenging conditions Our FINISH Mondial team in Bangladesh has successfully piloted two Flood Resilient Toilets (FRTs) in the Gaibandha district, a flood-prone region in
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
