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Shuvodra Khisa

Indigenous youth as agents of change

09.08.23 Bangladesh
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Sitat Parmuat pooring water at water point

World Water Week 2023: following up on UN Water Conference

01.08.23 The Netherlands
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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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Two women of the women's group Bed ki Igen Dream Girls with reusable menstrual pads

Leveraging existing structures to promote and sustain WASH: The story of the Bed ki Gen Dream Girls

The Bed ki Gen Dream Girls in Uganda work on improving sanitation facilities, menstrual health and the income of its members.
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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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Simavi and partners at UN Water Conference 2023 in New York

Four months later: are we making the most of the momentum of the UN Water Conference?

11.07.23 The Netherlands
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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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Creating lasting impact with our partner Made Blue

Utilising entrepreneurship for clean drinking water. The story of Simavi and Made Blue illustrates how collaboration with corporate partners can create lasting impact.
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Jane Nyamwamu about the impact of the Water Justice Fund: 'Women can do magic'

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