Causes: International, International Relief

Mission: Water and sanitation projects in poor communities

Target demographics: design, build and help the community itself maintain safe, simple and affordable systems for clean water and improved sanitation.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Since 2004, we donated expertise that has provided water and/or improved sanitation to over 17,000 people in six countries.

Geographic areas served: improverished communities in Latin America

Programs: donation of hydro engineering expertise by volunteers with 10+ years' experience, many with experience in Latin America. WEFTA provides technical and administrative support to needy communities for the construction of drinking water and wastewater systems by working with local non-profit organizations. By assisting these communities in managing their water resources, WEFTA helps improve community access to safe drinking water, makes more clean water available, reduces waterborne diseases, improves hygiene and protects the environment. WEFTA volunteers and the people who support our work believe it is imperative that we invest in simple solutions known to reduce the devastating long-term societal and human costs of unsafe water. We believe that it is within our power–individually and collectively, with well-directed efforts coordinated with people living within the host communities–to provide clean water and sanitation for all, especially those less fortunate than ourselves.