Posts by katleitzmann
Hygiene Changes Everything
For Prisca, hygiene has changed everything. A mother of five, Pricsa lives in the Misanjo village in southern Malawi. She introduces herself with a huge smile. She is proud of her role in the community and the story she has to tell.
Read MoreThe Wait is Finally Over
“Before, the wait for water used to begin in the dark at 4 a.m.”
Read MoreCelebrating Hygiene
Everyone at this primary school in West Bengal, India knows that a successful student is a healthy student.
Read MoreA Drop of Pride
The Rugarama Village sits between hills and valleys in the southwestern region of Uganda, within the Kamwenge District. In this community, approximately 80 households were using one borehole as a water source. However, the pipes broke down and the village was left without safe water.
Read MoreWater For People Announces New Additions To Board Of Directors
DENVER, December 16, 2020 — Water For People, a global nonprofit working to develop lasting quality water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in nine countries, is pleased to welcome Debra Coy, Greg McIntyre, and Winifred Nabakiibi to the Board of Directors.
Read MoreA Drop of Resilience
Meet Erica Madrid, a community leader, mother, and advocate for clean water for her community of San Antonio de Cortes, Honduras. As a girl, she grew up taking care of her family’s business, and always helped those in need.
Read MoreWater For People Announced as Vanguard Member of the Million Lives Club
DENVER, December 10, 2020 — Water For People is pleased to announce its selection as an official member of the Million Lives Club, an initiative that celebrates innovators and social entrepreneurs who are scaling impact to improve the lives of those living on less than $5 a day.
Read MoreA Drop of Determination
Dry and rough to the touch, Don Guillermo’s hands tell stories of sacrifice, hard work, and pride. With a shovel gripped tightly, and a smile across his face, the 66-year-old is determined to build his family a toilet.
Read MoreA Drop of Innovation
DK lives in Sheohar District in India, and among other community development activities he was involved in, DK had been trying to help families construct toilets. But he kept running into obstacles.
Read MoreA Drop of Opportunity
When she married ten years ago, Alphonsine moved to her new home in Rurembo Village, Gicumbi, a district in the north. As happy as she was to have married the love of her life, Alphonsine knew she would face one big challenge – accessing water.
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