On World Education Day, we share a project that changed the lives of Uruguayan children and families in rural areas. This initiative, centered around water access through schools, has made a significant impact. *By Andrea Ortega C. We are in Chacras de Borghi, located in the Uruguayan department of Flores, 2.30 hours north of Montevideo. Here, schools … [Read more...] about Schools: Gateways to Water Access
How to solve a country’s water problem: Learning from the Israeli experience
By Hila Cohen In one of the most water-scarce regions in the world, where climate change has led to lower precipitation rates, Israel has successfully achieved water security. Despite these challenges, drought conditions do not disrupt the water supply for human or agricultural consumption in the country. How was this made possible? Through innovation in water resources … [Read more...] about How to solve a country’s water problem: Learning from the Israeli experience
Unlocking Sustainable Solutions: Transforming Water Security in Latin America and Beyond
Written by Pablo Gaitán-Rossi, Sera L. Young, Hugo Melgar-Quiñonez Water is a major issue in Latin America, where it is estimated that approximately 150 million individuals live in water-scarce areas, and 19% of urban & 47% of rural residents lack safely managed drinking water infrastructure. Exacerbated by climate change, this is a compounding crisis where water … [Read more...] about Unlocking Sustainable Solutions: Transforming Water Security in Latin America and Beyond
Fostering Transboundary Water Cooperation: Unlocking Multifaceted Benefits for Sustainable Development and Peace
Written by Raphaelle Ortiz On Wednesday July 12, the Transboundary Water Cooperation Coalition organized a very well-attended side event at the High-Level Political Forum 2023 at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City to take stock and reflect on the direct benefits of transboundary cooperation. Sergio Campos, the Chief of the Water and Sanitation Division … [Read more...] about Fostering Transboundary Water Cooperation: Unlocking Multifaceted Benefits for Sustainable Development and Peace
Nancy González: From Fingernails to Axel Grease, One Woman’s Journey to Becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator
Written by Paul Constance Spanish version is available here On the day that Nancy González decided to become a heavy machine operator, she was caring for another woman’s child. A native of Paraguay who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Argentina, 17 years ago, Nancy was making a modest living as nanny one when she noticed a construction site next door. “While I was playing … [Read more...] about Nancy González: From Fingernails to Axel Grease, One Woman’s Journey to Becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator