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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022
31.05.22 Amsterdam
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Reusable sanitary pads, proper information and water give girls dignity in Kenya
24.05.22 Kenya
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Menstrual health in Indonesia: this is why we need to do more
24.05.22 Indonesië
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UN Water Conference 2023 off for a good start
28.04.22 Amsterdam
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How kitchen gardens turn women into leaders
For Saraswati Giri the future looks brighter. Upon following a special kitchen garden training, she started her own garden, where she cultivates organic green vegetables.
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Evaluating the impact of the Ritu programme for the future
21.04.22 Amsterdam
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Simavi: ‘The Netherlands should take the lead in solving the worldwide water crisis’
14.04.22 Den Haag
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New strategy for Simavi is driven by climate change
22.03.22 Amsterdam
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The WEWASH PLATFORM: Building a support eco-system for Women in WASH entrepreneurship
22.03.22 Uganda
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Jane Nyamwamu about the impact of the Water Justice Fund: 'Women can do magic'
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