News & Happenings
WEFTA’s commitment is driven by heartfelt dedication to improving lives
“WEFTA is here to help from their hearts.” - Panamanian community member, February 2025 The post-construction follow-up program of Water Engineers for the Americas and Africa (WEFTA) is a critical component in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of...
The WEFTA team is in Panama
The WEFTA team is on-the-ground in Panama to check in on completed, ongoing, and potential water projects for over 10 communities. Early last week, WEFTA volunteers Tim, Greg, and Tess headed to Panama to check in on water systems in multiple communities. They visited...
2024 Annual Report
Glancing back as we continue to move forward. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners, volunteers, and the communities we serve for your collaboration and unwavering support in 2024. As we move forward in 2025, WEFTA continues to work toward...
New Hand Pumps for 11 Families in Guallaqueri
WEFTA Partners with Suma Jayma to Provide Manual Water Pumps to Bolivia’s Guallaqueri Community Eleven families are the latest beneficiaries of new manual water pumps in the Guallaqueri community of Bolivia’s Altiplano. Guallaqueri is located in the municipality of...
WEFTA and SAWA Strengthen WASH Services in Tanzanian Healthcare Facilities
Water Engineers for the Americas & Africa (WEFTA) and Sanitation and Water Action (SAWA) have advanced water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) efforts in Tanzania through a focused initiative conducted from September 15 to October 7, 2024. This "circuit rider"...
WEFTA Supports VHP in Advancing Maternal Health in Ethiopia
For six years, the Village Health Partnership (VHP) has worked to improve maternal care in southwestern Ethiopia by strengthening 10 interconnected health facilities. A key partner, WEFTA, has been instrumental in enhancing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)...
Identifying critical WASH needs in El Salvador
According to national statistics, approximately 20% of rural Salvadorans lack access to basic drinking water, and nearly 50% lack access to safe sanitation facilities. In October 2024, WEFTA volunteers Ryan “Reno” Shields and Tim Wellman traveled to El Salvador, where...
WASH Improvement Project is almost complete for Lundu Parish Center
Residents and staff of Lundu Parish Center in Tanzania are the latest beneficiaries of a multi-faceted water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) partnership project between WEFTA and SAWA[1]. The Lundu Parish Center is located in the Nyasa District of Tanzania, and...
Assessing Water and Sanitation for Communities in El Salvador
Along with our in-country partners, Paso Pacífico, WEFTA is visiting 6 communities this week in El Salvador within the Laguna Olomega watershed to assess water and sanitation issues. Infrastructure improvements needed in the area include access to protected...