Oct 16, 2026
Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé and Veraguas, Panama – October 2026 On Friday, October 9, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Panama’s Pacific coast, centered in Herrera Province. More than 100 aftershocks followed. Panama’s civil protection agency has reported more...
Sep 15, 2026
WEFTA volunteer Maggie Jones is a strong proponent of supporting communities as they improve their access to clean water. In her own words, “I struggle to think of any other work that has as much of a direct impact on the health and quality of life of a community.”...
Aug 23, 2026
During April 2026, WEFTA volunteer Jason Obergfell completed a month‑long visit to Bolivia, working alongside long‑time partner organization Suma Jayma to advance multiple rural water initiatives across the altiplano. The visit included assessments, community...
Jul 10, 2026
Addressing the Gap As “roving WASH technicians,” circuit riders are key to ensuring the sustainability of global projects, once constructed. Circuit riders visit completed WASH project sites to monitor operations, solve problems, and provide on-the-job training....
Jun 30, 2026
Civil engineer Nathan Stormzand has been volunteering to assist with water and sanitation projects in developing countries since 2008. Having worked with Engineers Without Borders and the Peace Corps, he began offering his services to WEFTA after noticing a call for...
Jun 4, 2026
In March 2026, a WEFTA assessment team traveled to the remote Ñokribo region of Panama to evaluate community water systems and identify priorities for future support. Over six days, the team visited nine water systems serving communities including Playa Balsa, Lago...
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