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.”...
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...
Nov 25, 2025
WEFTA’s 2025 work in Panama marked steady progress on rural water systems across the Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé and Bocas del Toro, despite months of road closures, heavy rains, and difficult transport conditions. During a February circuit-riding trip to 13 communities,...
Jun 15, 2025
Having spent much of his professional career in Latin America on community water projects, former Peace Corps volunteer Greg Branch brings a wealth of experience to WEFTA. Greg lived and worked in Central America for 17 years, giving him unique insight into how small...
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