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On the last day of 2024, we at FLUSH want to thank our team, partners, clients, and friends for being part of our journey this year. We've achieved so much together - and it's time to celebrate! ?? Here are some key FLUSH accomplishments this year: ???1 interview with Devex on professional attrition in the global development sector, resulting in quotes in 2 articles ?? 2 new communications courses for water professionals, developed by our Founder, Kimberly Worsham, MPA, MIWM, and Associate, Sterenn Philippe ?? 12 client projects to support water and sanitation champions, including 8 new clients and fieldwork in #PapuaNewGuinea ?? 5 free professional development resources made by our interns Mayamiko Rutendo Banda, ALICIA GUNNESS, and Isabelle Krieg, and designed by our communications lead, Anastasiya Bohomolna ?? 4 conferences attended, including the first US WASH Convening by DigDeep, Water For People, and Vessel Collective in Washington, DC, International Water Association's World Water Congress in Toronto ????, and virtually for the UNC Water & Health Conference ?? 15 new blogs covering WASH-related marketing tips, new #ToiletTourism destinations, timely issues in hygiene and sanitation, and more - written with great care by members of our team: Kimberly Worsham, MPA, MIWM, Rebecca Gianotti, Sarah Lebu, Anastasiya Bohomolna, Isabelle Krieg, and Lena Musoka, MPH, MSc. ?? 1 peer-reviewed article co-published about WASH in US prisons with Ruth Sylvester and Jesse Crosson ??? 7 events we actively co-presented in, including with the Gates Foundation Discovery Center, Noe Valley Town Square, and Water Environment Federation You are the key to all of our success. Thank you! ?? We look forward to continuing to champion water and sanitation solutions with you in 2025. ??

Not sure how to showcase your organization's unique value to governments? ?? Our friends at Sanivation had the same question. While they had built strong partnerships across Africa, they wanted to refine their messaging to better connect with government entities and attract new clients. Our case team worked with them to figure it out. FLUSH Founder, Kimberly Worsham, MPA, MIWM, and The Missing Link - Global CEO, Merceline Ambiyo, took 3?? steps to help Sanivation improve its communications and engage with governments more effectively. ?? See the full story in our case study: https://lnkd.in/dvy6qK6U #CaseStudy #GovernmentPartnerships #SanitationSolutions #WaterSanitation

What’s the story behind FLUSH??? Learn what inspired our Founder, Kimberly Worsham, MPA, MIWM, in today’s video! ???? Audio credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Little Dreams by Alex GL https://lnkd.in/eaeau4xa

Happy World Plumbing Day! ???? Today, FLUSH invites you to celebrate by educating yourself on what happens when you... flush your toilet. ??Follow the link to our blog to discover how septic systems work: https://lnkd.in/gC_978Af Toilets generally follow the step-by-step process described in our blog - but a lot can go wrong. Nasty fatbergs, blockages, sewer backups, and many other issues can all stand in the way of a smooth bathroom break.???? The quiet superheroes who keep things flowing (literally) are #plumbing professionals, and we’re so grateful for them!?? Our team at FLUSH is happy to join the “Go Blue for Plumbing” challenge by the World Plumbing Council - enjoy the photo of our Founder, Kimberly Worsham, MPA, MIWM, and Associate, Poulomy Chakraborty, Ph.D., wearing blue. We encourage you to do the same: wear blue today and share a photo or video using #PlumbingisMore and #WorldPlumbingDay to raise awareness of the importance of plumbing. Are you with us? ????

2025 is turning out to be an intense year for everyone, and we hope you and your family are holding together well. ? We at FLUSH continue to be busy with blogs, connecting, conferences, and new clients. We've shared our recent updates in our latest newsletter ?? , check it out: https://lnkd.in/gKXJEJtH ?? Stay tuned for future updates, too - subscribe to our newsletter if you haven't already. To join our mailing list, scroll to the bottom of our website here: https://www.itsflush.com/

Happy #InternationalWomensDay from FLUSH!?? Audio credits: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Little Dreams by Alex GL https://lnkd.in/eaeau4xa #IWD2025

Curious why we run a #blog??? Hear it straight from our Founder, Kimberly Worsham, MPA, MIWM, and check it out - https://lnkd.in/ehXkW2VC

Were the Ancient Romans really as hygienic as we think? ?? Roman public toilets were impressive for their time. They had a drainage system that used running water to flush waste away. This level of sanitation wouldn’t become common again in much of Europe for over a thousand years. But despite this, daily hygiene in Rome was far from ideal. ???? ??? Our Founder, Kimberly Worsham, MPA, MIWM, recently visited Ostia Antica to see ancient Roman toilets firsthand - read the blog to find out what she discovered: https://lnkd.in/ej3Zdm5r #ToiletTourism #OstiaAntica #AncientRome #PublicToilets #SanitationHistory?

As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to an end, we want to take a moment to appreciate Black inventors in sanitation who are shaping a new history of WASH every day. ?????? ? Jasmine K. Burton (Wish for WASH) is the designer of the affordable SafiChoo portable toilet that helps reduce the spread of WASH-related diseases in developing countries. ? Kweku Anno (BIOLOGICAL FILTERS AND COMPOSTERS (BIOFILCOM) LIMITED) is the creator of BioFil, a waste management system that works without the need for sewers or septic tanks, improving sanitation in underserved areas. ? Veronica Bekoe is the inventor of the Veronica Bucket, a simple hand-washing station designed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and widely used to save lives across Africa. ? Adrienne Bennett is the first Black woman Master Plumber in the US who's leading the way for more Black women to enter male-dominated WASH careers. ? Moses West (Moses West Foundation) is the developer of a machine that turns moisture from the air into clean, drinkable water, making it accessible to people anywhere. ?? These innovators are reshaping the future of sanitation and hygiene, and we're so inspired by their work! Tag other Black inventors whose innovations in WASH you admire in the comments, let’s give them some love ?? #WaterForAll #SanitationSolutions #SustainableInnovation #BlackInventors #PublicHealth #HygieneMatters

For our friends and colleagues affected by the US #ForeignAid freeze, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help you navigate recent changes in #InternationalDevelopment. These include support for job searching, securing project funding, and more. ?? ??? Special thanks to Alexandra "Alec" Shannon, Jasmine Anouna, Md. Abul Khayer Shajib, Nick Martin, Wayan Vota, Euphresia l., and many others who have stepped up to offer their support during this time of uncertainty. See the full list of resources here: https://lnkd.in/e9nnbyT3 ???Our Founder, Kimberly Worsham, MPA, MIWM, is also offering a free 30-minute one-on-one call to help explore alternative opportunities for WASH professionals affected by #USAID’s dismantling and to discuss ways to strengthen communication strategies for funding applications (booking link in the blog). Share any other opportunities in the comments to this post, we'll update the list with your information! ??