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Connecting water professionals

and donors with communities

in Latin America & Africa

in need of

clean water and sanitation

Where We Work

In 2024, we have directly impacted* over 154,000 lives, and benefited over 2.8 million people in the catchment* areas of our healthcare facility WASH improvement projects.

*The direct impact of community water projects refers to the immediate benefits, such as improved access to clean water and sanitation for the population directly served. The catchment population impact reflects broader, indirect effects on the health and well-being of beneficiary populations served by healthcare facilities (HCFs), including reduced disease prevalence, increased access to water and sanitation improvements in healthcare facilities, and overall improved public health outcomes.

NEWS & HAPPENINGS

A Tremendous Impact

"Words cannot fully describe the impact that has been made—on the communities, on the Diocese of Mbinga, on SAWA, on WEFTA, and on individuals. The projects have all been wildly successful, not only by significantly improving lives but also by serving as examples for...
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Community Transformed by WASH Improvement Project

Mungakha Community in Kenya Transformed by WASH Improvement Project The Kenyan community of Mungakha was the setting of an exciting partnership between WEFTA and the in-country non-government organization known as “SAWASHI” (Safe Water and Sustainable Hygiene...
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Lifetime Achievement Award for John DiRuggiero

NMGIC Wheeler Peak Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 For more than ten years the Board of the New Mexico Geographic Information Council (NMGIC) has been honoring individuals that have served the geospatial community and the State of New Mexico to a degree well above and...
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WEFTA’s commitment is driven by heartfelt dedication to improving lives

“WEFTA is here to help from their hearts.” - Panamanian community member, February 2025 The post-construction follow-up program of Water Engineers for the Americas and Africa (WEFTA) is a critical component in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of...
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The WEFTA team is in Panama

The WEFTA team is on-the-ground in Panama to check in on completed, ongoing, and potential water projects for over 10 communities. Early last week, WEFTA volunteers Tim, Greg, and Tess headed to Panama to check in on water systems in multiple communities. They visited...
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2024 Annual Report

Glancing back as we continue to move forward. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners, volunteers, and the communities we serve for your collaboration and unwavering support in 2024. As we move forward in 2025, WEFTA continues to work toward...
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New Hand Pumps for 11 Families in Guallaqueri

WEFTA Partners with Suma Jayma to Provide Manual Water Pumps to Bolivia’s Guallaqueri Community Eleven families are the latest beneficiaries of new manual water pumps in the Guallaqueri community of Bolivia’s Altiplano. Guallaqueri is located in the municipality of...
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WEFTA and SAWA Strengthen WASH Services in Tanzanian Healthcare Facilities

Water Engineers for the Americas & Africa (WEFTA) and Sanitation and Water Action (SAWA) have advanced water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) efforts in Tanzania through a focused initiative conducted from September 15 to October 7, 2024. This "circuit rider"...
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WEFTA Supports VHP in Advancing Maternal Health in Ethiopia

For six years, the Village Health Partnership (VHP) has worked to improve maternal care in southwestern Ethiopia by strengthening 10 interconnected health facilities. A key partner, WEFTA, has been instrumental in enhancing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)...
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Identifying critical WASH needs in El Salvador

According to national statistics, approximately 20% of rural Salvadorans lack access to basic drinking water, and nearly 50% lack access to safe sanitation facilities. In October 2024, WEFTA volunteers Ryan “Reno” Shields and Tim Wellman traveled to El Salvador, where...
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Water & Health

Since 2002, WEFTA has been connecting donors, engineers, and communities in Latin America and Africa, all with the common goal of ensuring access to clean drinking water for everyone.

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Sanitation & Environment

WEFTA engineers help facilitate community dialog leading to solutions for inadequate sewage treatment, and its environmental impacts.

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Development & Sustainability 

WEFTA volunteers work with the communities we partner with to develop the local skills needed to maintain and manage the water and wastewater systems constructed.

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