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
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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
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
The businesswoman who broke the glass ceiling in the Costa Rican water administration
Written by Andrea Ortega Spanish version is available here Although the administration and organization around water in her community was dominated by men, Adriana made her way with improvements in the work environment, supervision of projects, and inclusion of all members of her community. Adriana learned about female leadership in the rural world since she was … [Read more...] about The businesswoman who broke the glass ceiling in the Costa Rican water administration
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