News items are selected to provide articles and ideas of varying points of view, and are intended to inform and stimulate discussion. Content does not necessarily reflect the views of Transform International, its Board, staff, or member centres.
Stupid Cookstoves?
A recent blog post highlights the issues with promotion of clean cookstoves and why the efforts have not gone so well... Read More...
Menstruation in India
A new documentary addresses stigma in rural India. "Period. End of Sentence." Read More...
If the world was 100 people…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFrqTFRy-LU
Women and Girls
https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_wilkinson_how_empowering_women_and_girls_can_help_stop_global_warming?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_content=button__2019-01-16&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
Food for Thought on Transformation
A quote from this article: “Darkness taught me transformation cannot solely be an individual pursuit, but also a community trust,” she wrote. “We must lean on others to strive on our own.” made me think about our Community Transformation Centres and how, helping each...
WASH Investment plans in Rwanda
This blog entry walks through the thinking and work behind development of WASH investment plans for Rwanda. Useful information here for anyone interested in district-wide approaches and the value of assessments. Read More....
WASH in Nigeria – state of emergency declared by President
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnj6fnZLfWQ
Why WASH?
How does Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene contribute to achieving ALL the SDGs?
Roles, Perceptions and Motivations of Water Point Area Mechanics in the Maintenance of Borehole Hand Pumps in Balaka District, Malawi
Recent research points to the need for change to both policy and procedures for training, selection, and allocation. Read More...