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This book can be read only when it's wet

A Toronto-based graphic arts studio made a book that can be read only when you pour water over it. It's a poignant symbol of the global water crisis.

MacKenzie Scott is shaking up philanthropy's traditions. Is that a good thing?

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a series of devastating climate change-fueled events and high food and energy costs, 2022 was a year of significant turmoil. But at least in the philanthropy sector, there may be reason for optimism.

Access to safe drinking water reduces emigration in Guatemala - EFE Comunica

Puerto Morelos (Mexico), Nov 30 (EFE).- Access to basic services such as drinking water is important to prevent families in the "dry corridor" of Costa

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A Book You Can Only Read With Water: Water For People’s Innovative Campaign Brings the Global Water Crisis to Life

DENVER – Ahead of World Water Day on March 22, global nonprofit Water For People has unveiled The Dehydrating Book: a first-of-its-kind book that can only be read when hydrated. This groundbreaking initiative illuminates the devastating effects of the water crisis in Latin America and its direct impact on education and opportunity.
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Inaugural U.S. WASH Convening to Address Water Access Gap, Bringing Together Over 200 Attendees from 100+ Organizations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The convening will bring together over 300 attendees from more than 100 organizations to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and solutions to closing the water access gap in the United States.
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Water For People Accelerates Access to Improved Sanitation and Hygiene Services Using Market-Based Approaches in Uganda

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF), a United Nations-backed initiative, recently awarded Water For People Uganda with a $5 million grant . With this funding, Water For People Uganda, working through government structures and implementing partners, will improve universal access to safe sanitation and hygiene through projects in seven districts throughout Uganda.
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