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...
PANAMA: New bridges for Quebrada Mina water transmission lines

PANAMA: New bridges for Quebrada Mina water transmission lines

In May 2022, WEFTA Circuit Rider, Nicolás assisted the community of Quebrada Mina with much-needed improvements to their water distribution line. The spring source and water supply tank are still in great condition from their original construction in 2009, but the...
BOLIVIA: A positive impact for 11 families of Chama Abajo

BOLIVIA: A positive impact for 11 families of Chama Abajo

The rural community of Chama Abajo is located at over 13,000 feet above sea level, in the Bolivian Altiplano. The community members of Chama Abajo are faced with water source challenges. Their current water sources are open wells and small rivers susceptible to...
SUSTAINABILITY: A key role of WEFTA

SUSTAINABILITY: A key role of WEFTA

We are committed to the long-term success of the projects we’re involved with, and it doesn’t stop when construction is complete. A key role of WEFTA entails guiding communities in how to manage their water and sanitation systems to ensure they remain viable for the...