Today’s problems are not just technical puzzles, they represent complex systemic challenges. That is why we strive for systems transformation that goes beyond surface solutions and fighting symptoms, and that we look beyond project boundaries.
True transformation is never just one change.
Introducing SNV's change stories
We are excited to introduce a series of change stories highlighting SNV's impact in various contexts. These narratives showcase our commitment to systems transformation and illustrate how countless small changes come together to create significant, lasting impact.
Join us on this journey of transformation and witness the power of countless changes coming together to drive true, systems transformation .
Beyond the grid: Transforming energy access
In Mozambique, the journey towards universal energy access undergoes a transformative shift led by the BRILHO initiative, amid the backdrop of climate-related challenges and limited electricity accessibility.
People gained improved energy access with solar systems and improved cooking solutions.
jobs have been created.
Nourishing minds: Transforming school nutrition
Between 2015 and 2023, the dairy sector in Southwest Uganda experienced significant improvements in dairy farming systems. The Inclusive Dairy Enterprise (TIDE) project played a key role by initiating an input market for farmers and creating new finance opportunities for both farmers and cooperatives. TIDE also established a school milk programme in 2,482 schools.
Farmers saw a positive impact.
Children participated in the school milk programme.
Transformative leadership: Positively disrupting governance norms
In 2012, Bhutan's government scaled up the Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Programme nationally using SNV's Sustainable Sanitation & Hygiene for All (SSH4A) approach. Over the next decade and with partners, open defecation was eradicated, and hygiene improved, largely due to government efforts to meaningfully involve women and people with disabilities in WASH governance.
Of the population gained access to sanitation and hygiene nationwide.
Years of collaborative work with the government and partners.
Changing behaviours: The road to smoke-free villages
Since 2020, the SNV in Cambodia has been driving a transition from traditional firewood cookstoves to clean cookstoves through its innovative Smoke-Free Village (SFV) approach. This initiative combines dynamic behaviour change communication (BCC) at village and district levels with a unique vertical and horizontal governance strategy.
Households will be reached by 2026.
