Simavi’s Post

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the water and sanitation problems caused by climate change. Nevertheless, less than 1% of the billions pledged to address climate change supports water services for poor communities. An even smaller percentage directly reaches women. Together with locally rooted partners in Bangladesh, Kenya and Nepal, Simavi initiated the Water Justice Fund, a fund that provides access to small grants for water-stressed communities. Today, Sabiha Siddique from Simavi will represent the Water Justice Fund at the #10thWorldWaterForum. This session will explain why dedicated international and national climate funding mechanisms are needed that provide resources, decision-making power and authority to women and girls at the community level. Sharing case studies on how financing locally led solutions by women can sustainably improve access to water and sanitation. Join the session -> CC4. Securing the Stream: Transformative and Participatory Financing for Water and Sanitation Thursday 23 May – 8:30 – 10:00, BNDCC 1, Mezzanine Floor, Kintamani 1 Speaker: Sabiha Siddique Read more about the Water justice Fund: https://lnkd.in/eX938uwP #10thWorldWaterForum #WaterForSharedProsperity #LeaveNoOneBehind #WASH #Sustainability #Rights-based #CSO #SDG6

🌍 Climate change impacts in Somaliland: 🌍 Having attended a validation meeting organized by ActionAid International Somaliland Somalia, I've seen firsthand how climate change is reshaping our communities: 1. Livelihoods: Erratic rainfall and desertification threaten livestock and agriculture, crucial for local incomes. 2. Social Justice: Vulnerable groups bear the brunt, exacerbating poverty and inequality. 3. Early Marriage: Economic hardships can force early marriages, perpetuating gender disparities. 4. Water Conflicts: Scarce resources intensify tensions, impacting community stability. Addressing these challenges demands focused efforts to bolster resilience and promote sustainable practices. Let's collaborate towards a future where environmental sustainability and social equity thrive. #ClimateChange #Somaliland #Sustainability #SocialJustice #CommunityDevelopment #ActionAidInternationalSomaliland

Critical to look at intersections between climate, gender, inequality and conflicts. Women, young people and children pay the cost of loss and damage. Our focus should and must be integrated and ensure inclusiveness

🇧🇩 Home to 9 million people, the communities along the polder zones of Bangladesh are heavily engaged in agriculture. Here, women play a crucial role especially as male out-migration rises. However, despite formal representations in Water Management Groups (WMGs), women's participation in water governance is often limited by cultural norms and lack of access to resources. 💧 To promote effective women’s participation in water governance in polder zones, a holistic approach is needed including: 👩🌾 Gender-sensitive campaigns 👍 Recognition & redistribution of unpaid work ⛰️ Equal land access 💰 Control over income 💡 Training and capacity-building Check out the full material here: https://bit.ly/4gkV8kj #EmpoweringWomen #WaterGovernance #SustainableFarming

The Agenda 2063 seeks to deliver on a set of Seven Aspirations and over the course of the following weeks. l will unpack these aspirations together with their intended goals. Aspiration 1: A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development. Goal 1: A high standard of living, quality of life and well-being for all ending poverty, inequalities of income and opportunity; job creation, especially addressing youth unemployment; facing up to the challenges of rapid population growth and urbanization, improvement of habitats and access to basic necessities of life – water, sanitation, electricity; providing social security and protection. One of the critical elements is ending poverty. It has been number one from the Millennium Development Goals and now the Sustainable Development Goals. The UN organisations, and all NGOs with the millions of dollars have failed in this regard for the past 2 decades. The aid being received has not been well crafted to solve our problem. The greatest resources that the continent has are the Climate, water bodies and its Soils. Agriculture is the key to solving the issue of Poverty. By Agriculture l do not mean Subsistence farming. There has to be a consented effort by Governments to boost commercial agricultural production, value edition and exporttation thereof. Intensive Agriculture will contribute to increases in GDPs. Across media platforms l have already seen the youth in South Africa and Kenya who have embarked on serious cattle ranching and goat farming. Supporting these projects in various communities will ease the unemployment and generate income for the families living in those communities. This will have ripple effects on the standard of living.

🌟 Proud to share the latest from the Egis Foundation! 🌟 #1/4 Discover the impactful projects supported by our Foundation. Our 2023 call for projects attracted applications from 216 NGOs, resulting in 92 submitted projects. Among these, 37 were deemed eligible, and 17 were interviewed. To align our efforts with our core priorities, nearly 30 dedicated volunteers were mobilized to analyze all applications, leading to 8 NGOs being invited to submit full proposals. This year, the Selection Committee and Board of Directors chose to support 4 exceptional projects focused on climate change adaptation. Funding from the Egis Foundation will be crucial in scaling up or ensuring the viability of these initiatives. 🌍💡 😍 In this first spotlight, we proudly feature one of the four projects adopted in 2023: Association LAAFI. In Burkina Faso, rural populations and women are most affected by the consequences of climate change (drought, increased poverty, lack of water). Together with its local partners, LAAFI has developed an all-women’s cooperative aimed at empowering its beneficiaries through vocational training. The project seeks to improve food security and economic empowerment for 500 rural families by creating a cooperative for market garden produce and beekeeping in the small village of Siguoguin. #Impact #ClimateAction #EgisFoundation #Empowerment #CommunityDevelopment

#DidYouKnow? ¾ of the earth surface is covered by water. Just 3% of that water is fresh, out of which 2% is in frozen state leaving just 1% as drinkable water! Uganda Breweries, as a pro-future organization and one that is deeply interested in sustainability of business and life is very much concerned with water safety. We have observed over the years that sanitation is one of the major hinderances to water management and this is especially because of urbanization and pollution. Water is key element for food and energy security – elements that are crucial for sustainable development and poverty eradication. It is, therefore not surprising that water is covered under many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Under our Water for Life Initiative, we have taken significant steps over the last 12 years to help combat water poverty in Uganda. In order to promote sustainable water management, we have funded various water conservation and sanitation projects in communities living in water-stressed areas. For us, all is not lost and we can always strategize and set our planet on course for more millions of years to come. For our future generations and for our children. Join us in any way that you can.

💧 Did you know 41% of Kenya’s population still lacks access to clean and safe drinking water? Many communities, especially in rural areas and informal settlements, face daily struggles with water scarcity and contamination. This lack of access fuels health crises stifles education opportunities, and perpetuates poverty. As climate change worsens, ensuring sustainable water access has become more urgent. 🌿 YOSUDA is addressing this critical challenge by mobilizing youth to advocate for sustainable water solutions across Kenya. Our youth-led initiatives are driving change, empowering the next generation to lead efforts to secure clean water for all. Join us in this vital cause and help shape a healthier, more sustainable Kenya. 🌍 👉 Apply now to be part of the movement: [https://bit.ly/3ZdJKRm] #WaterForAll #YouthAdvocacy #SustainableKenya #Leadership #CleanWater #WaterSecurity #Kenya

🚱 A Call for Action on Uganda's #watercrisis. 🚰 According to the Ministry of Water and Environment, Directorate of Water Resources Management, Uganda, at least 14 million Ugandans do not have access to clean and safe water services. This crisis is caused by inadequate infrastructure, climate change, and insufficient funding for infrastructure and community water projects, affecting health and education, particularly among women and children who often bear the burden of water collection. The lack of clean water has led to waterborne diseases and missed school days among children, affecting their educational productivity. The Government of Uganda through National Water & Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and civil society need to invest in #sustainable water solutions by increasing funding for infrastructure improvements and community water projects to ensure safe water for all Ugandans. 💵 This investment will not only improve health outcomes but also enhance 👩🎓 educational opportunities and economic prosperity, particularly benefiting vulnerable populations like women and children who bear the brunt of water scarcity. #WaterCrisis #SustainableDevelopment

Connecting the Dots: Poverty, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development 💡🌍 During my recent trip to Zambia filming for The Egmont Trust, I was struck by the resourcefulness of the people I encountered. However, one stark reality stood out for me: the intertwined nature of poverty and environmental degradation. In many communities, the struggle to make ends meet pushes individuals to resort to unsustainable practices, such as harvesting charcoal by cutting down trees. While selling charcoal provides immediate income, it perpetuates a cycle of ecological harm, exacerbating the effects of climate change. Sustainable development isn't just about reducing carbon emissions; it's about uplifting communities and providing viable alternatives that don't compromise our planet's health. Under the leadership of Halumba Munachonga, Ndola Nutrition Organisation (NNO) gives rural communities the inputs and training they need to grow their own food. One NNO beneficiary in Masaiti in the Copper Belt said that because she can now feed her family, she no longer needs to harvest and sell charcoal. Hundreds of people are helped by NNO, making an exponential environmental impact over and above the nutritional support beneficiaries receive. #EgmontAwards #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #GlobalAwareness Below is a photo of charcoal bags being transported. Filming support provided by Andrew Muke