People in La Salitrera, Mexico, had access to water thanks to nearby rivers and groundwater wells, but it had become unsafe to drink. Water in this agricultural community was contaminated with twice the World Health Organization’s recommended limit for arsenic. Read more
International Development
Organic Compost Enriches Lives from California to Thailand
Coffee is part of many people’s daily life. But in a community in northern Thailand, it’s a key part of people’s livelihood. Coffee farming provides much-needed economic stability for Burmese refugees living in Maejantai, Thailand. They once grew mostly Opium, Read more
Community-Driven Projects Deliver Greater Impact and Sustainability
EWB-USA member Eric Dietrich poses important questions about community-driven development from his experience with the EWB-USA Montana State University Chapter. by Eric Dietrich How do you know whether your Chapter and your partners built a truly community-driven project? This is Read more
Solution to Manage Waste and Environmental Concerns Creates Ripple Effects Throughout Honduras
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s the mantra echoed in the 2,000-person community of Candelaria, Honduras. This area is home to eco-minded residents who are determined to protect their land. Candelaria’s environmental story starts in the mid-1990s. That’s when plastics and disposable Read more
Life-Saving Sanitation Systems for School Children in Kenya
Cultures differ drastically, but parents everywhere share similar hopes and dreams for their children: to get a good education and to remain safe from harm. For parents in Khwisero, Kenya, the simple act of sending their children to school was Read more