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“Early on, being a young African woman in a technical space meant constantly having to prove myself.”

— Yvette Ishimwe

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"Water is life and life is a human right. No one should have to die or get sick for a lack of something so basic and so achievable as safe water."

The transformative power of clean water Cartier Women's Initiative (2025)

“The impact of water insecurity is massive, affecting every aspect of life.”

“Being seen on a global stage reminds me that local impact can ripple far beyond borders.”

“The most important strategy is ensuring that in-house revenue streams are strong enough to sustain operations.”

“I want to see more of that. I want to see more people having access to clean water, more jobs created.”

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