The Ripple Effect of ‘WASH’ in Catholic Health Care

The Ripple Effect of ‘WASH’ in Catholic Health Care

“Tens of thousands of faith-based health care facilities around the world serve populations in impoverished areas where there might otherwise be no health care. But from maternal and newborn infections and deaths to dozens of illnesses and diseases, from malnutrition...
Spotlight on Scott McKitrick: WEFTA Geologist Volunteer

Spotlight on Scott McKitrick: WEFTA Geologist Volunteer

WEFTA volunteer Scott McKitrick enjoys meeting people in communities wherever his work takes him. A geologist employed by Souder, Miller & Associates in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Scott wants to know how people in various communities live on a daily basis, organize,...
Accolades for WEFTA partner, Chief Dom Nwachukwu

Accolades for WEFTA partner, Chief Dom Nwachukwu

Congratulations Chief Nwachukwu! Chief Dom Nwachukwu is founder and CEO of Groundwater Development & Engineering, LTD, a consulting engineering hydrogeological firm based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Chief Nwachukwu has worked extensively in the Niger Delta,...
Working to Improve WASH in Healthcare Facilities in Cameroon

Working to Improve WASH in Healthcare Facilities in Cameroon

WEFTA is dedicated to promoting water, sanitation, and hygiene services (WASH) in healthcare facilities (HCFs) in the countries we serve. Our projects in 2024 include vital WASH improvements to two HCFs in Cameroon. Collectively, these improvements will impact over...
Circuit Rider making great strides towards WASH improvements in Kenya

Circuit Rider making great strides towards WASH improvements in Kenya

WEFTA’s Circuit Rider, David Kurgat, is making great strides towards WASH improvements for health posts and schools in Kenya. WEFTA is working closely with our in-country circuit rider, David Kurgat, on the assessment, repair, and renovation of WASH improvements at...
WEFTA published in NPCA WorldView

WEFTA published in NPCA WorldView

A new opportunity for RPCVs to help deliver clean water, sanitation and hygiene to rural communities. Most people in the developed world would agree with the statement “Water is life.” After all, our hands, lips, food, clothing, and household surfaces come in contact...