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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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"...
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)...