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Miskito Indigenous Women Unite for their Rights

It’s evening in the BOSAWAS, and I write the unfamiliar (and lengthy) names of the women participants of the WIMPA assembly — a gathering of the Indigenous Women’s Organ... It’s evening in the BOSAWAS, and I write the unfamiliar (and lengthy) names of the women parti...

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No Small Parts

For quality and sustainability assurance when establishing new water systems, all parties involved — from project staff and local government to the Water Committee and communi... For quality and sustainability assurance when establishing new water systems, all parties involved —...

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Water Gives Voice

Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. Lorraine Swift, Executive Director of Change for Children, recently bore witness to its impact on food supply, ... Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. Lorraine Swift, Executive Director o...

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Let's Ride

For the past five years, your donations to the Technology for Sustainable Water Governance  project have been matched by funding from Global Affairs Canada. As this five-year ... For the past five years, your donations to the Technology for Sustainable Water Governance  project ...

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"Get Involved in Community"

Gleysi Judith Calderón Espinoza Age: 32 years old Occupation: Housewife Community: Paso Benito, Quezalguaque Water Committee President “We are the first to get up and the las... Gleysi Judith Calderón Espinoza Age: 32 years old Occupation: Housewife Community: Paso Benito, Quez...

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"Women's Involvement Matters"

Karen Alexandra Laguna Torres Age: 26 years old Community: El Cristalito, El Jicaral Water Committee Secretary “I studied a professional career. I have a degree in Business Ad... Karen Alexandra Laguna Torres Age: 26 years old Community: El Cristalito, El Jicaral Water Committee...

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Little Learners; Huge Hearts

By Mrs. Rogers, Bearspaw Schoool Grade 1/2 Teacher — My class of first and second graders was learning all about WATER in Science class! We explored the different properties o... By Mrs. Rogers, Bearspaw Schoool Grade 1/2 Teacher — My class of first and second graders was learni...

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"We are achieving what we desire for our community"

Francisco Javier Hernandez Age: 53 years old Occupation: Farmer Community: Los Urroces, Leon Water Committee President “Anything can be learned when there is a will to do so. ... Francisco Javier Hernandez Age: 53 years old Occupation: Farmer Community: Los Urroces, Leon Water C...

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Priceless: The Value of Water

Water’s value for our households, food, culture, health, education, economics and the integrity of our natural environment can simply not be measured. Which makes safegu... Water’s value for our households, food, culture, health, education, economics and the integrit...

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Innovation Transforms Water Management

Recently, I was fascinated to learn that Youtube’ing — an activity that many of us (admit it or not!) spend plenty of time doing — is also one of the activities that see... Recently, I was fascinated to learn that Youtube’ing — an activity that many of us (admit it o...

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