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Water Solutions Without Borders
“I believe that the best measure to avoid privatization [of potable water] is for water boards to take ownership of their system through training and education, so they can manage…
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More Reliable, More Efficient, More Local
“It doesn’t seem right to know that there are still many villagers who can’t escape poverty due to lack of education caused partly or fully by an inability to study…
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Trailblazing Sustainable Energy: Milestones on the Sabah Roadmap
By: Leona Wai, Malaysia Program Coordinator, Green Empowerment Overview of the Sabah Roadmap The Sabah Renewable Energy Rural Electrification Roadmap (SabahRE2) is a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to achieve universal…
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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…
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Ripples 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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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