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Water and the Pursuit of Peace
World Water Day 2024 invites us to reflect on the intricate relationship between water and peace. Inspired by the United Nations theme for the year, three Green Empowerment staff members ...
Read More Ripples of Change: Establishing a Water Committee in Nyakable
Written in collaboration with Alexis Cooley, Associate Board Member, Green Empowerment The election of the water committee in Nyakabale, Uganda was set for the morning. At the agreed upon time, ...
Read More Advancing Gender Equality: Progress in Latin America’s Water & Sanitation Sector
“We women bring an enriching perspective to the environmental discussions, considering that we often have differentiated experiences in relation to environmental impacts." - Paola Moreno Bermúdez, Green Empowerment Colombia Program ...
Read More Ecuador to Uganda: What I want to bring back with me
By: Osbert Atiwjukye, Africa Program Director, Green Empowerment As Green Empowerment’s Africa Program Director, this November, I had the great pleasure of traveling to Ecuador to learn more about Green ...
Read More Working Together Across Ethnic Divisions
By: Sebastián Salgado Troya, Latin America Program Director, Green Empowerment Working for a shared goal is a powerful way to come together despite our differences. As we approach Christmas and ...
Read More Supportive Environments for Community Management to Thrive
By: Mica Miro, Engagement Manager, Green Empowerment Is it realistic for a water committee of local citizens to manage a water system in perpetuity without outside support? What if the ...
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