A escassez de água no sertão Nordestino do Brasil é um desafio que afeta milhares de famílias, resultando em consequências graves, especialmente para as crianças. A falta de acesso a água limpa e segura coloca em risco a saúde e o bem-estar dessas comunidades, contribuindo para problemas de saúde e até mesmo produzindo uma alimentação saudável.

No entanto, existe uma iniciativa transformadora que tem o potencial de mudar essa realidade. Através do uso inovador das águas dos rios, açúcares e lagoas locais, e com a ajuda de tecnologias como o filtro da "Wave For Water", é possível purificar a água e torná-la adequada para o consumo humano. Com apenas um balde e um filtro, é possível abastecer 100 famílias.

A importância de levar água limpa para as famílias do sertão nordestino vai além de apenas atender a uma necessidade básica. É um ato de solidariedade e de cuidado com o próximo. Ao unir esforços e recursos para implementar projetos como esse, podemos fazer a diferença na vida de tantas pessoas, garantindo que tenham acesso a água pronta para o consumo.

Com a sua ajuda e engajamento, podemos ampliar o alcance desse projeto e beneficiar ainda mais famílias no sertão Nordestino. Cada contribuição, por menor que pareça, pode fazer uma grande diferença na vida de quem enfrenta diariamente a falta de água potável.

Além de fornecer acesso à água tratada, é essencial também educar as comunidades sobre a importância da higiene e do tratamento adequado da água. A conscientização sobre práticas de higiene, como lavagem das mãos e armazenamento correto da água, é fundamental para o beneficio próprio.

Ao investir em projetos de acesso à água limpa e em iniciativas educativas, não estamos apenas suprindo uma necessidade básica, mas também promovendo o desenvolvimento sustentável e o bem-estar dessas comunidades. Cada esforço conta e cada vida transformada é motivo para continuarmos lutando juntos.

É inspirador para ver o impacto positivo que projetos como o de purificação de água e distribuição em larga escala podem ter na vida das pessoas. Ao fornecer acesso a água limpa, não estamos apenas suprindo uma necessidade básica, mas também promovendo dignidade, saúde e esperança para essas comunidades

O desafio da falta de água é grande, mas com determinação e colaboração mútua, podemos superá-lo. Cada pessoa que se envolve e se compromete com essa causa está contribuindo para construir um mundo melhor, mais solidário e mais justo. Vamos continuar trabalhando juntos, lado a lado, para levar água potável e transformar vidas no sertão Nordestino.

A sua ajuda e apoio são essenciais nessa jornada. Seja parte dessa mudança positiva, faça a diferença e ajude a construir um futuro mais sustentável e humano para todos. Juntos, somos mais fortes e capazes de superar qualquer desafio. Vamos seguir em frente, com esperança e determinação, rumo ao sucesso para melhorar a qualidade de vidas nos sertões do Brasil.

Ajude a Levar Água Limpa para o Sertão Nordestino!

Over a week has passed since the major flooding in Rio Grande do Sul (Southern Brazil), and four-fifths of the population of Porto Alegre is without running water. 90 people have been reported dead and more than 130 others missing. The most urgent need is drinking water, as supplies are being rationed due to severely damaged infrastructure.

Weather across South America is currently affected by the climate phenomenon El Niño, a periodic event that warms surface waters in the Equatorial Pacific region. In Brazil, El Niño has historically caused droughts in the north and intense rainfall in the south.

Damage from the rains has already forced more than 150,000 people from their homes. An additional 50,000 have taken refuge in temporary shelters. Experts say there is also growing public health risk as much of the region remains submerged, warning of water-related diseases such as dengue fever and leptospirosis.

Source: AP News

How you can help

Waves For Water is responding with our local team on the ground. With water infrastructure damaged and sources contaminated, we aim to address the immediate need for clean water access by deploying point-of-use filtration systems.

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Over 11 million people in Madagascar have no access to safe water. As many women & children are still spending hours each day to collect unsafe water. The dependence on brackish water, tested as bad bacteriological quality and below WHO-standards present an urgent health problem. Distant situated water sources and waiting a long time to collect water, two or three times a day, makes the supply of water a daily challenge for the people. The water challenges disproportionately affect women and children as they are given the responsibility of securing household water, thus negatively affecting their ability to enjoy their right to health, education and self-development.

Water Filter for Madagascar!  Bringing water filters to areas that face difficulty having clean water. 

Join us in making a real impact in the lives of communities in La Guajira through the "Clean Water for La Guajira" initiative. LLed by the Global Shapers Hubs of Riohacha and Providence together with the organization Humble King, this community-driven project aims to provide access to clean water and basic sanitation to families facing water challenges in the region. La Guajira has been struggling with significant issues related to drought and the lack of clean water access, and together with the nonprofit organization Waves For Water, we're committed to addressing this crisis and improving the living conditions of the affected communities.

Our project goals include:

Providing basic sanitation and clean water to families in communities lacking this vital resource.
Empowering young people and families to raise awareness about the importance of water and sustainable living.
Facilitating a cultural exchange between communities and Global Shapers from various Hubs in Colombia, latam and providence, celebrating their unique indigenous languages and traditions.
Promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, ensuring no one is left behind and translating all 17 SDGs into indigenous languages in La Guajira.
Promoting innovation in water management and sustainable development through collaboration with local organizations to ensure lasting and measurable impact.

Clean Water for La Guajira

Every donation of P500 gives you a chance to win a Floor Standing ticket to Post Malone's concert in Manila on September 18, Monday! Donations will be accepted until September 17, after which a random draw will be done and tickets will be shipped to the winner (shipping fee to be shouldered by selected donor).

Waves for Water Philippines Fundraiser

Fundraising to give clean water for those in need. 100% of the funds will be used to implement water filtration systems, construct or repair bore hole wells, and rainwater harvesting systems. 

Adrienne Gives Waves for Water

Help us demo water filters to promote zero waste events for the residents of Santa Ana Pier Barangay area. Arka Kinari, a solar powered art ship & stage will be offering FREE performances from Aug 17-21 by Filastine & Nova. The water filters will be serving to eliminate the use of single use plastic water bottles for the event, then will be donated to the residents to have clean drinking water year round.

Palawud @ Kadayawan, Davao, Philippines 2023

Hey everyone, 

My name is Bea and I am a preschool teacher from the Philippines. This August, I am challenging myself to swim from Asia to Europe. 
I have started training for this intimidating swim since March and during one of my long swim training days, I told myself “If I am doing something incredible, why not use it to help others at the same time? That is when I remembered Jenica when she talked about how certain regions in my country do not have access to clean drinking water. 
This is something most of us take for granted but for many, it is a daily struggle. 
I knew I wanted to make a difference- so I decided to combine my love for swimming with a fundraiser for Waves for Water Philippines.
 I am hoping people will be more aware that despite our world being made up mostly of water, there are still families in need of water for their everyday use. So, Please join me in supporting this cause. 
Every donation counts, no matter how small you give – this will help provide clean water to those who need it the most. Together we can make a difference! 

Thank you and let us continue to spread love in anyway possible.

Lots of love with chlorine and jellyfish stings! 


Asia to Europe swim for WFW

CWC - Brendan Moore

Schoolchildren in Southern Leyte have experienced tremendous difficulties with not only the pandemic and the educational difficulties that brought, but also typhoon Odette and the schools damaged and destroyed. After working with All Hands And Hearts building new classrooms in the Philippines as part of my high school project, I saw that some of the students didn't have clean water to drink. One of the school principals relayed that students would just drink non-potable water and become sick. All Hands And Hearts helped to test the water and confirm that 4 of the schools did not have access to potable water. With the money raised in this fundraiser, those 4 schools which house over 1000 students and about 100 teachers, will receive water filtration systems that should last nearly 10 years. 

Southern Leyte School Project

As of 10 a.m. on Thursday January 12, 2023, the city disaster risk reduction and management office counted 5,546 families (15,399 people) displaced by the floods. Some of them were rendered homeless after their houses were swept away by floodwaters.

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Rotary Club of San Pablo City is again raising fund to provide clean drinking filtration system for the recent and most affected areas of flooding in Zamboanga City. This effort is in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Zamboanga City North to help victims of intensive flooding gets a suitable and safe drinking water in the relocation areas.

With your help, we can make a difference.

Clean Water for Flooded Mindanao

Help us bring clean and safe water to the critical areas in the Philippines. 

Fundraisers

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