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I am Simavi - Kazooba Diana: ‘Simavi implementing partners know better than any of us what people need.’

26.07.23 Kampala, Uganda
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Jane Nyamwamu about the impact of the Water Justice Fund: ‘Women can do magic’

On 4 July, the Water Justice Fund was officially launched in Kajiado County, Kenya. Jane Nyamwamu tells us about why she is so passionate about this new fund.
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Lalasing Marma

How creative projects are preventing violence against women in Bangladesh

In this Simavi programme, girls and women are supported to make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health without violence, coercion and discrimination.
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Ankie van Wersch-Lenders

Chair of the supervisory board Ankie van Wersch-Lenders: ‘Simavi is on the right track’

13.06.23 Nederland
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Impact Report Simavi 2022

Simavi publishes new Impact Report: this is what we achieved in 2022

30.05.23 Amsterdam
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How 28 Nepalese women pitched in and jumped headfirst into the menstrual pad business

28 women run a business in Nepal that sells sanitary pads and provides menstruation education in schools. Read the story of the Rose Sangharsha Group.
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Pragati Bajracharya

I am Simavi - Pragati Bajracharya: ‘Our society can only move forward if everyone has access to water’

10.05.23 Kathmandu, Nepal
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Laxmi Pun Magar

From volunteer to WASH influencer in Nepal: the story of Laxmi Pun Magar

Laxmi's story is one of perseverance. Starting as a volunteer she has risen to vice-chairperson in her municipality, determined to specifically support women.
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Stieneke van der Graaf (ChristenUnie), Jan Klink (VVD) en Jorien Wuite (D66) nemen de petitie in ontvangst.

Simavi hands over more than 16,000 signatures to MP's: 'Don't let women bear the brunt of the water crisis'

28.03.23 Nederland
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Jane Nyamwamu about the impact of the Water Justice Fund: 'Women can do magic'

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