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on Solving the Global Water and Sanitation Crisis
Climate Change: Water Sustains Our Planet
By Grace Kanweri, Senior Program Officer, Water For People Uganda
Climate resilient water stewardship in Uganda’s Mpanga River protects communities, culture, and biodiversity.
A Milestone for Disability Inclusion in Global Climate Action
By Ruby Novello, Global Advisor on Equity & Inclusion
A historic milestone for climate justice, the formal recognition of the Disability Caucus marks a critical step toward disability inclusion in global climate action, ensuring persons with disabilities have a meaningful, accessible platform to shape policies, negotiations, and climate‑resilient solutions worldwide.
Water For People Confirmed as International Women’s Day Awardee
Featuring Cate Nimanya, Africa Regional Director
Water For People is honored to be recognized by WorldDenver this year as an official awardee of their International Women’s Day event. This is in recognition of our work helping communities build lasting access to safe water – and the impact that water has on women and girls. Read Cate’s message from this day.
When the Tap Is Installed—and the Journey Continues: Reflections on Operations and Maintenance in WASH Facilities
By Janet Olumbe, Africa Regional Marketing and Communications Officer
Success doesn’t end at installation. Janet explores what makes the difference between infrastructure that exists and services that truly last.
Bravery to Start Something New: Water For People Reflects on Program Launch in Tanzania
It takes bravery to start something new – and tenacity to finish what you start. For over three decades, Water For People has worked toward a world where every person…
Queen of the Throne: A New Wave of Women Plumbers in Rural Bolivia
In rural Bolivia, women plumbers are breaking barriers and keeping clean water flowing. Their technical skills are vital for maintaining systems that communities rely on every day. It is encouraging news that the demand for plumbers is growing – as more families, schools, and clinics gain access to safe water and sanitation solutions.
Unfiltered Conversations: Aura Cúc, a Health and Hygiene Education Officer in Guatemala
Featuring Aura Cúc, Health and Hygiene Education Officer in Guatemala
Since 2008, Aura Cúc has been promoting healthy habits in schools and communities. In a conversation with her, we dove into the deep connection between WASH and education.
Climate-Resilient Water: COP29 Progress and Challenges
By Mark Duey, CEO
As I wrap up my participation in Azerbaijan at COP29 – the annual global UN convening focused on accelerating action to tackle the climate crisis – there is plenty of concern.
Why Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene is Climate Action
By Grace Kanweri, Senior Program Officer, Uganda, Kelly Latham, Senior Global Advisor, Climate and WRM, and Azucena Serrano, Senior Official for Scale, Honduras
The impact that climate change has on the environment and our daily lives is apparent.
WASH Access Data Collection Act of 2024 & What It Means for the U.S. Water Crisis
Globally, we have witnessed the impact that providing decision-makers with contextualized data can have on implementing solutions tailored to community needs, which is why the US WASH Access Data Collection Act is so important.
The Water Crisis
Learn more about the global water, sanitation, and hygiene crisis.