"If man is a gesture, water is history. If man is a dream, water is direction. If man is a village, water is the world," says Joan Manuel Serrat in "Man and Water." And it's true that water changes our reality and how we perceive it. This became evident in rural communities in El Salvador after a project allowed them to have safe access to water and sanitation for the first … [Read more...] about Water and Sanitation in Rural Communities: A Before and After for El Salvador
WASH
Handwashing: A powerful act
The simple act of handwashing may seem a trivial part of your day, but its impact goes far beyond keeping hands clean. It’s an effective and powerful measure to prevent diseases and ultimately save lives, as we witnessed during the pandemic. But are we fully aware of the importance of this practice? A look at history This was not always the case. In fact, until less … [Read more...] about Handwashing: A powerful act
Schools: Gateways to Water Access
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
Umamamas, the mothers of the water in Bolivia
In Bolivia, there is a group of mothers and guardians of the water: the Umamamas. Not only are they in charge of obtaining water resources for their families, they have also trained as plumbers to ensure its distribution and generate support networks. Spanish version is available here By Nabilia López Rivero Apthapi is a word that comes from the Aymara “apthapiña”, it … [Read more...] about Umamamas, the mothers of the water in Bolivia
Sonia Henríquez: Bridging Development and Indigenous Cosmovision for a Sustainable Future
Written by Andrea Ortega Spanish version is available here Sonia was born in Sasardi Muladub, an island in Tubualá, a township of the Guna Yala region (also known as Kuna Yala or Dulenega) on the east coast of the Panamanian Caribbean. Campfires, stories and songs are some of Sonia's most treasured childhood memories. She and her four sisters would sit around the fire … [Read more...] about Sonia Henríquez: Bridging Development and Indigenous Cosmovision for a Sustainable Future