There are many hurdles to achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 — access to water and sanitation for all by 2030 — in sub-Saharan Africa. Climate change, local customs, ingrained inefficiencies and graft, lack of knowledge/training and aging …
Menstrual Hygiene and its link to WASH || We salute Ebby Weyime and the Grace Cup
During menstruation, women require access to clean water for hygiene purposes. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) therefore play a critical role in ensuring that women practice menstruation hygienically and with dignity. Low access to WASH infrastructure, lack of sensitization to …
ROCKBlue Receives Grant From the Osprey Foundation to Help Close Water Financing Gap in Africa
ROCKBlue today announced receipt of a grant of an undisclosed sum from the Osprey Foundation, a grant maker that supports water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) initiatives that deliver services to poor communities. The award will support ROCKBlue’s Access to Capital, …
Q&A with Cécile Laborderie | Women in WASH Leadership Series
Cécile Laborderie, Water Sanitation and Hygiene Sector Leader, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation A fierce women’s advocate, Cécile Laborderie is brilliant at leading teams and projects. Her strength alone makes her a role model for other women in the WASH …
Q&A with Sheillah Karimi | Women in WASH Leadership Series
Sheillah Karimi, Senior Program Coordinator at KfW Development, Germany’s government-owned development bank, provides insight into her background and experiences as a woman in WASH. Describe your educational background and how it has advanced your career. My university education leans …
Q&A with Abigail Aruna | Women in WASH Leadership Series
Abigail Aruna, Head of Operations of Clean Team Ghana Limited and a ROCKBlue mentor, provides insight into her background and experiences as a woman in WASH. Describe your educational background and how it has advanced your career. My first …
Q&A with Gisela Kaiser | Women in WASH Leadership Series
Gisela Kaiser, Vice President of Water Globe Consultants LLC, and a member of the ROCKBlue roster of specialists, shares advice for young female professionals. What is your educational background and how has it advanced your career? As an undergrad, …
The Problem of High Staff Turnover at Water Utilities in the Developing World
By Dennis D. Mwanza Effective and efficient delivery of urban water services continues to elude most utilities in developing countries, due to the unique set of 19 challenges they face. For evidence, one need look no further than prevalent poor …
Joy Makumbe | Making Waves in the Water Industry, With a Ripple Effect on Women’s Lives
Joy Makumbe, founder of Majorlic Construction, shares her inspirational story. Joy Makumbe knows a thing or two about beating the odds in a male-dominated field. The Zimbabwean civil engineer and entrepreneur has made a name for herself in the …
Lack of Operational Resources in Water Utilities | A Challenge in Developing Countries
By George Ndongwe, Utility Management Expert Having worked in the water sector for the past 26 years as a utility manager and a consultant on various assignments in sub-Saharan Africa, I have observed various challenges faced by water …
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