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The provision of reliable and safe water is incredibly empowering for women, who often shoulder the responsibility of providing safe water for their households in many developing countries with limited access to clean water. In the town of La Unidad, Mexico, a group of women has come together to form a committee that plays a…

Heidi Johnson

A seemingly impossible situation in Guatemala In the mountainous regions of Guatemala where people rely on coffee farming for their livelihoods, access to safe water is extremely limited. The town, El Pajal, has access to a spring that provides clean water, but it is not nearly enough to meet the demands of all of the…

It can be difficult to understand what life is like without access to clean water. Rosario’s story demonstrates the transformation that occurs when someone gains access to clean water. Rosario lives in rural Mexico. She was married at a young age and had her first child when she was only 13. Like many women, Rosario…

Heidi Johnson