Women are the primary managers of water in rural Uganda. They are the ones who walk long distances to fetch it in jerry cans, carry its heavy weight back to the house, and use it to cook, clean, and bathe the family. When a well pump is broken, women often have little control over when it gets repaired and can be cheated on the price of the repair. Putting women in charge of well maintenance can therefor be a game changer. Giving them the tools they need to be leaders in wel

With a global eye on public health, ensuring that safe water, sanitation, and good hygiene are available to everyone has never been more critical. MedWater's dedication to communities in rural Ecuador is documented with the release of our 2019 Annual Report. Highlights include a focus on sanitation with the construction of latrines across the entire community of Raya Yaku. The communities of Kachiwañushka and Shandia also installed safe water systems, ensuring access to saf