FINISH Mondial Ethiopia

Financial Inclusion Improves
Sanitation & Health

Sanitation Progress in Ethiopia

Improving Safe Sanitation
Through Public Private Partnerships

FINISH Mondial is a consortium working to make safe sanitation and improved health a reality for all by 2030, in line with Sustainable Development Goal six. In Ethiopia, we target communities at the bottom of the economic pyramid, ensuring sustainable access to safe sanitation facilities through financial inclusion.

About

FINISH Mondial in Ethiopia

The FINISH Mondial inception project started in Ethiopia in 2018 in Adami Tullu Jido Kombolcha district of Oromia region. It later expanded to cover more districts across the country. Currently registered as a local NGO (Registration No. 7368) under the Civil Society Organization Proclamation No. 1113/2019.

Geographic Coveragelt

7 districts in Oromia region

11 districts in Amhara region

Plans to expand to more regions

Funding Breakdown

73% from Microfinance Institutions

25% Out of Pocket

2% from SACCOs

Major Achievements

90,000

Lives Transformed

People now living healthier lives with improved access to safe and dignified sanitation facilities.

1,800

Sanitation Systems

Safely managed sanitation facilities constructed, ensuring dignified and hygienic solutions for communities.

€2.9M

Investment Mobilized

Euros leveraged through strategic partnerships: 73% MFIs, 25% out-of-pocket, and 2% SACCOs.

10

Financial Partners

Established partnerships with 1 public and 9 private MFIs including OCCSCO, Metemamen, Vision Fund, and more.

Multiple

Innovative Solutions

Demonstrated wetland construction, co-compost production, and designed affordable scalable sanitation products.

Strong

Governance Structure

Established diverse board with members from NGOs, AMFI, government, private sector, and embassies for strategic oversight.

Meet Our FM Ethiopia Team

Our dedicated team brings together diverse expertise to drive sustainable sanitation solutions across Ethiopia

AT

Amanuel Tafese

Country Coordinator

MPH, B.Sc Environmental Health
15+ years experience

Responsible for overall project cycle management and leads the implementation of FINISH Mondial in Ethiopia. Represents FINISH Mondial in the country, aligns all implementing partners, and ensures harmonization of the four diamond pillar actors.

SK

Salfiso Kitabo

Growth & Innovation Director

MSc International Business
Former Country Director

Provides support on programs and projects development, loanable fund access creation, and engagement of Financial Institutions in WASH loan lending. Former country director for two international NGOs with extensive leadership experience.

MT

Mengistu Teshome

Program Manager

Professional Engineer II
15+ years WASH experience

Electromechanical engineer overseeing the overall FME program with technical backstopping across all operating areas. Responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring all sanitation-related facilities with extensive experience in government, private sector, and utilities.

Our Result Areas

We focus on key areas to drive sustainable impact in sanitation improvement

Demand Generation

Generate eligible demand for improved sanitation facilities through targeted campaigns and community engagement.

Financial Access

Create financial access to households willing to pay for improved sanitation through microfinance and flexible payment options.

Facility Access

Create access to improved sanitation facilities by connecting communities with reliable suppliers and service providers.

Product Development

Develop scalable and affordable improved sanitation products tailored to local needs and environmental conditions.

Partnerships

Establish and strengthen partnerships with Financial Institutions and Government to create sustainable sanitation ecosystems.

DIAMOND Model

Harmonizing Community, Financiers, Governments and Businesses/suppliers for integrated sanitation solutions.

Projects & Partners

Collaborative initiatives and strategic partnerships driving sustainable development across our global network

WASH Initiative

Clean water access and sanitation facilities across rural communities in Bangladesh.

Sustainable Agriculture

Supporting farmers with modern techniques and sustainable agricultural practices.

Education & Training

Skills development and educational programs for community empowerment educational programs.

Sustainable Agriculture

Supporting farmers with modern techniques and sustainable agricultural practices.

Education & Training

Skills development and educational programs for community empowerment educational programs.

Sustainable Agriculture

Supporting farmers with modern techniques and sustainable agricultural practices.

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Web Development
blog
Sep 19, 2025

"We have helped draft Ethiopia’s WASH financing policy with Ministry."

Today, the Ministry of Health consults us directly on sanitation financing. FINISH Mondial Ethiopia may be a small NGO, but our impact on system and policy change is bigger than the largest organizations here.

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Get In Touch

Ready to make a global impact? Connect with our team and regional partners

Global Headquarters

Address

Singel 204A, 1016 AA, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Email

info@finishmondial.org

Regional Offices

East Africa Region

Kenya • Ethiopia • Uganda • Tanzania

info@finishmondial.org

South Asia Region

India • Bangladesh

info@finishmondial.org