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From Passive Sales to Dynamic Community Outreach: Fanny’s Journey in Sanitation Entrepreneurship

Francoise Tuyizere during one of her community outreach - selling SATO Pans

Tuyizere Francoise, popularly known as Fanny, operates a sanitation showroom in Kaduha Sector, Nyamagabe District, Southern Rwanda. Her journey in sanitation entrepreneurship began in September 2022 with the support of the USAID-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima project. Trained by Isoko y’Ubuzima as a hygiene focal person and a member of the “Abatanyuranya (the Unanimous)” village savings and…

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DQ SELLING: REVOLUTIONIZING SANITATION PRODUCT SALES

A sales agent talking to a family in the Nyabihu District.

In the ever-evolving landscape of sales and behavior change, a shift is taking place –*Decision Quotient (DQ) Selling. It’s not just about closing deals; it’s about empowering customers to make the most informed choices, even if it means not buying your product or service at the moment. As a Whitten and Scott Roy consultant put…

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Transforming Hygiene and Sanitation practices in her community

This is an inspiring story of Emilienne Ahobantegeye, a community member in Kirehe District, Musaza Sector, Rwanda, who made significant investments in improving hygiene and sanitation at the household level. Through her dedication and hard work, she has not only improved her own life but has also become a leading advocate, driving a positive change…

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Sanitation and Hygiene Influencers Making the Difference

William Musoni regularly encourages members of his community to adopt improved WASH practices including handwashing. Photo credit: Theophile Harushyamagara, Water For People in Rwanda/Isoko y’Ubuzima

William Musoni spends his days working as a laborer. When he’s not working, he educates communities in Rwanda’s Eastern Province on good hygiene practices, with a special focus on handwashing. As a mobilizer for community savings and loan associations, he also encourages people to invest in and use proper sanitation facilities and products. “Because I…

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