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
2020 P4G State-of-the-Art Partnership Winner FINISH Mondial has been awarded the 2020 P4G Partnership of the Year! The P4G State-of-the-Art Partnership Awards are presented annually to public-private partnerships that have achieved measurable success based on innovation, impact and scalability. P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030
FINISH Mondial Kenya and UNICEF in partnership to promote market-based sanitation Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation & Health (FINISH) Mondial Kenya is launching a new partnership with UNICEF, with the objective of accelerating market-based sanitation in Siaya, Kitui and Migori Counties in Kenya. The market-based approach will help improve health outcomes by enabling affordable access to basic and improved sanitation services. The partnership will engage the private sector and other partners in offering innovative financing facilities and training for upcoming entrepreneurs and provide support for vulnerable households to access the products and services.
Let’s get WASHed up! FINISH Society featured in ‘Soch for Swachh’ publication The Good Sight is a monthly e-publication on the development sector. Every month, it brings stories of change from across the length and breadth of India. Its latest issue ‘Soch for Swachh’ draws upon water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) leaders from across the globe.
Happy World Toilet Day! We have exciting news! Today is World Toilet Day and this year’s theme is Sustainable Sanitation and Climate Change. Taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis is at the core of what we do every day at FINISH Mondial! FINISH Mondial’s partners Waste, Amref Flying Doctors
FINISH Mondial Webinar Recap: Financial Innovations FINISH Mondial (FM) is based on the Diamond Model – a multi-stakeholder approach to tackle both the supply and demand sides of the sanitation challenge. The Diamond Model includes four main domains: communities, businesses, financiers and governments, who jointly work together towards the (a) development
FINISH Mondial Webinar Recap: Demand Creation FINISH Mondial (FM) is based on the Diamond Model – a multi-stakeholder approach to tackle both the supply and demand sides of the sanitation challenge. The Diamond Model includes four main domains: communities, businesses, financiers and governments, who jointly work together towards the (a) development
