Sustainable transformation begins when women lead water and sanitation solutions in their communities, breaking cycles of inequity and setting new norms for inclusion and shared leadership.
Water access and gender equity are deeply connected. In many communities, the burden of collecting water limits women’s education, income, and leadership opportunities. At Surge, we prioritize gender equity in water management, ensuring that women have a seat at the table—and the tools to lead with confidence.
Surge strengthens women’s leadership in water management by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and authority to manage and govern systems that serve their communities
Inclusive leadership not only amplifies women’s voices, it ensures that solutions reflect their realities and priorities. When women lead, communities thrive, and lasting change begins.
Water solutions must address deeply rooted gender norms. Surge works alongside communities to challenge barriers that exclude women from management and decision making. By integrating gender-inclusive training, engaging men and boys as allies, and amplifying women’s leadership, we foster a shift toward shared leadership. This shift strengthens families, expands economic opportunities, and embeds gender equity in community structures.
Through Surge’s soap-making initiative, women gain the skills to produce and sell soap, providing a steady income while improving hygiene access in their communities. These small businesses foster financial independence and strengthen local markets, extending economic benefits to the broader community.
Access to menstrual products is essential for dignity, health, and education. Surge’s reusable pad-making program equips women and girls with the resources to create and distribute sustainable menstrual products, reducing stigma and improving school attendance for girls. This community-driven approach addresses critical gaps in menstrual health and promotes gender equity.
Safe and private sanitation facilities transform community dynamics. Surge constructs gender-specific infrastructure in schools and health centers, creating protected spaces where women and girls can manage their needs with dignity. These solutions reinforce and strengthen women’s rights in public spaces.
Having women leaders changes what younger girls believe is possible for their futures... It gives them a path to follow. They become better, proactive, creative, open minded, more diligent, confident, and enthusiastic.
Having women leaders changes what younger girls believe is possible for their futures... It gives them a path to follow. They become better, proactive, creative, open minded, more diligent, confident, and enthusiastic.
Having women leaders changes what younger girls believe is possible for their futures... It gives them a path to follow. They become better, proactive, creative, open minded, more diligent, confident, and enthusiastic.
When women lead, water access leads to better health, stronger local economies, and more opportunity—especially for girls and future generations.