WaterAid India 5d ago

Ms. Shruti Venkatesan speaks at WASHathon 2026 about the Saamuhika Shakti initiative, a Bengaluru-based collective impact effort. The core goal is to enhance the quality of life for informal waste pickers so they can live with dignity and security. Waste pickers are essential to keeping cities running and act as our frontline climate champions, yet they remain highly vulnerable and marginalized despite the economic and environmental value they bring. Through multi-sectoral and systemic collaboration, WASHathon aims to engage innovators and community members directly to unlock meaningful WASH access for informal settlements. Hashtags: #WASHathon2026 #UrbanWASH #ClimateChampions #SaamuhikaShakti #WaterAidIndia #DesignForDensity