Este blog también tiene una versión en español Written by Anamaría Núñez, María Augusta Olmedo, Raphaelle Ortiz and Nadia Goncalves innovation into play in order to find creative solutions to ensure access to and enjoyment of water for the region. The current water-related challenges generate critical problems that deeply affect communities and ecosystems and … [Read more...] about World Water Week 2023: IDB Coordinates Focus on the Americas to Cultivate Seeds of Change
Water and sanitation
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
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
Coalitions to protect the ocean in Latin America and the Caribbean
Written by Raphaelle Ortiz y Cynthia Barzuna This blog post is also available in Spanish As part of the celebration of World Ocean Day (June 8), we remember the importance of this vital resource for our food, health, and economy. The ocean provides us with life. It feeds us, entertains us, connects us, inspires us, and drives our success. The ocean is one of our best … [Read more...] about Coalitions to protect the ocean in Latin America and the Caribbean
Toilets: A resource for gender equality
Many of us are lucky enough not to think about the basic resources needed during menstruation. But having easy access to water and sanitation without significantly changing your daily life is a powerful tool for equity. On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, we reflect on the power that water and sanitation projects give to menstruating people. By Andrea Ortega C. The toilet … [Read more...] about Toilets: A resource for gender equality