by WSUP Communications | Jan 12, 2026 | News
Women play a vital role in Bangladesh’s sanitation economy, yet their contribution remains largely invisible and under-supported. Despite the importance of women-owned and women-led enterprises across the sanitation value chain, participation is limited by financial...
by Michelle Anekeya | Jul 7, 2025 | News
In Juaso, a rural town in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, 16-year-old Ama Koomson* stands by a new tap, hands slick with soapy water, confidently demonstrating proper handwashing. Behind her, the newly inaugurated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facility at her school...
by Michelle Anekeya | Jun 23, 2025 | News
In a world where almost half the population still lacks access to safe sanitation, the contribution of women in developing inclusive water and sanitation systems is more important than ever. Yet, women account for only 18% of the global water and sanitation utility...
by Michelle Anekeya | Mar 24, 2025 | News
In the quiet alleys of Kabir Colony, amid the everyday hum of life in Ward 17, Shathi Begum stands by a new water point, a silent testament to a battle she has fought for decades. At 60, she carries the weight of experience—years of fetching water, rationing every...
by Michelle Anekeya | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorised
By Aklima Khatun and Mohammad Fahim Sayeed In the narrow, bustling lanes of Rangpur, a quiet revolution is unfolding—led not by policymakers or development agencies, but by women like Begum Rokshana Akter Banu. Against the backdrop of a rapidly urbanising Bangladesh,...
