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
Sanitation
Water and Sanitation in Rural Communities: A Before and After for El Salvador
"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
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
Solid Waste and Secondary Raw Materials in Latin America and the Caribbean: Source of Resources and Revenue in the International Market
Español Exports of solid waste and secondary raw materials generate annual earnings of over US$23 billion for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). More than 2% of total merchandise exports in Latin America and the Caribbean consist of secondary raw materials and solid waste, generating an average annual income of approximately US$23 billion. In contrast, … [Read more...] about Solid Waste and Secondary Raw Materials in Latin America and the Caribbean: Source of Resources and Revenue in the International Market
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