by Michelle Anekeya | Jul 8, 2024 | News
For 16 years, Jane Wanjiku, a resident of Blue Estate in Nairobi, Kenya, witnessed the devastating impact of poor sanitation. Open drains, overflowing pit latrines, and a nearby river choked with waste constantly threatened the health of her community, especially...
by Michelle Anekeya | Jul 4, 2024 | News
Florinda António Chirengane, a 59-year-old resident of the Luís Cabral neighbourhood, has been a dedicated staff member at Unidade 18 Primary School for 25 years. Her role has been far from glamorous, but her commitment to creating a clean and safe learning...
by Michelle Anekeya | Jul 1, 2024 | News
As the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector grapples with significant challenges, women leaders like Shramistha Debnath, an Executive Engineer at the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE), are becoming increasingly crucial. Fresh from completing her...
by Michelle Anekeya | Jun 28, 2024 | News
In the bustling, low-income area of Kayole in Naivasha, Kenya, Jane Wanja faced a common yet daunting challenge for landlords: managing waste for the 20 households on her plot. With no sewer network available during the construction of her houses, Jane initially opted...
by Michelle Anekeya | Jun 24, 2024 | News
In the bustling community of Juaso in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, 25-year-old Mabel Gyamfua juggles many responsibilities. As a single mother of two, a caretaker for her elderly mother, and a small-scale trader, Mabel’s daily life was a constant struggle,...
