Water is a vital resource, underpinning the survival of all life forms and the foundation for economic development and societal well-being. Throughout history, water has played a central role in human culture. It is intricately woven into celebrations, rituals and spiritual practices. Yet, in many parts of the world, access to clean water is becoming increasingly challenging. … [Read more...] about Reimagining Water Towers: The Walk of Water contest seeks innovative solutions
Water and sanitation
The Caribbean Water Utility Insurance Collective (CWUIC – SP) Provides First Payout to Water Utility Following Hurricane
On July 1st, 2024, Hurricane Beryl made an impactful landfall in Grenada, including its islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, as a powerful Category 4 storm. The storm's devastating effects highlighted the critical need for robust support systems. First payout to NAWASA following Hurricane … [Read more...] about The Caribbean Water Utility Insurance Collective (CWUIC – SP) Provides First Payout to Water Utility Following Hurricane
Bridging Borders through Water
ESPAÑOL By Tomás Serebrisky, Manager, Infrastructure and Energy. Historically, rivers and bodies of water were used as territorial demarcations, separating countries, regions and other divisions imagined by humans. However, water, by its very nature, flows tirelessly along its course, leaving a trail of progress. It can connect populations, link destinations and, on … [Read more...] about Bridging Borders through Water
The student who fights to break menstrual hygiene taboos
Before reaching adulthood, Yackelin Fuentes had already discovered her calling: to communicate about a topic that remains taboo for many and to raise awareness about the importance of water and sanitation. By Andrea Ortega C. ESPAÑOL Water is a vital resource, and for Yackelin, it was also what allowed her to discover her calling. She grew up in La Guajira, … [Read more...] about The student who fights to break menstrual hygiene taboos
Women Upstream: Celebrating Resilience and Impact on International Women’s Day
Written by Andrea Ortega In a world where access to water remains a challenge for 17 million people and where 72 million people still lack access to sanitation, according to WashData; women emerge as central figures in the fight for equity and sustainable development in this sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. Women play a leading role in access to water and … [Read more...] about Women Upstream: Celebrating Resilience and Impact on International Women’s Day