News & Happenings

A New Water Supply Tank is Complete for Zapote #1

A New Water Supply Tank is Complete for Zapote #1

In 2003, through the collaborative efforts of Waterlines and the Peace Corps, a water supply tank was constructed for the community of Zapote #1 in the Comarca Ngäbe Buglé, Panama.  In addition to the 5,000-gallon block-built water tank, the project included the...

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WEFTA Welcomes New Board Members

WEFTA Welcomes New Board Members

WEFTA welcomes new Board member, Stuart Smith, and returning Board member, Jennifer McDowell.  Jennifer previously served on the WEFTA Board of Directors for over 5 years.  We are excited to announce Jennifer's return to the Board after a short break. Stuart Smith has...

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Progress on Water System Renovations in Panama

Progress on Water System Renovations in Panama

Great progress is being made on multiple small-scale water system renovations in Panama! WEFTA is proud to pick up where our sister organization, Waterlines, left off as they sunset last year. WEFTA and Waterlines have worked together with rural Indigenous communities...

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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND CHANGING LIVES

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AND CHANGING LIVES

In June, WEFTA volunteers, Patrick and John, were on-the-ground in Panama working with the community of Buena Vista to help organize community work groups and train the work groups on building break pressure tanks and transmission line repair. The volunteers also...

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