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Water and the Pursuit of Peace

March 13, 2024

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…

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Ripples of Change: Establishing a Water Committee in Nyakabale

February 29, 2024

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,…

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Advancing Gender Equality: Progress in Latin America’s Water & Sanitation Sector

January 10, 2024

“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…

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Ecuador to Uganda: What I want to bring back with me

December 13, 2023

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…

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Working Together Across Ethnic Divisions

December 5, 2023

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…

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Supportive Environments for Community Management to Thrive

November 29, 2023

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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Buzz-worthy Solar Success: Empowering Honey Farmers in Uganda

November 21, 2023

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…

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The End is Unwritten: A Sneak Peek at Green Empowerment’s New Documentary

October 31, 2023

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…

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Ancient Water Management Systems are the Cornerstone of Our New Sri Lanka Project

September 28, 2023

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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