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Water and the Pursuit of Peace
Written in collaboration with Laura Vicini, Associate Board Member, Green Empowerment World Water Day 2024 invites us to reflect on the intricate relationship between water and peace. Inspired by the…
READ MORERipples of Change: Establishing a Water Committee in Nyakabale
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 MOREAdvancing 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 MOREEcuador 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 MOREWorking 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 MORESupportive 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…
READ MOREBuzz-worthy Solar Success: Empowering Honey Farmers in Uganda
By: Julia Einaudi, Associate Board Member, Green Empowerment Picture this: bee farmers in the Terego district, with honey sales as a significant source of income, facing hurdles such as a…
READ MOREThe End is Unwritten: A Sneak Peek at Green Empowerment’s New Documentary
For the first time, Green Empowerment is producing a documentary that follows our work in real-time as we test our approach to water access in a region new to Green…
READ MOREAncient Water Management Systems are the Cornerstone of Our New Sri Lanka Project
By: Logan Nagel, Associate Board Member, Green Empowerment Our roots might be in the Pacific Northwest, but Green Empowerment’s history of involvement in international development stretches around the globe. In…
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