WAFA 2016 Finalists
In response to WAFA’s call Earth Day.175 applicants from five continents submitted inspiring projects that secure water, air and food in their communities. The WAFA expert Selection Committee chose nine outstanding finalists.
School Water Kiosks – Empower the Community
WAFA finalist in 2016, “A Water Kiosk at School” project is a great example of the extraordinary results that can be obtained when two countries partner together. The International Transformation Foundation (ITF), a youth-led nonprofit organization [...]
TellSpec: poner el control de los alimentos en manos del consumidor
El problema La competencia a nivel mundial ha llevado a algunos proveedores a reemplazar los ingredientes anunciados en las etiquetas de sus alimentos por otros más baratos, y a menudo peligrosos. Un ejemplo bien conocido [...]
Green Enterprise in India, Good for People, Good for Business
A Double Challenge Mr. Ramesh Kumar Nibhoria is concerned with three major problems in rural India. First, fossil fuels in kitchens and small industries cause a number of environmental and health problems. Second, [...]
Las bombas manuales sobre plataformas elevadas salvan vidas en India
Las bombas manuales sobre plataformas elevadas salvan vidas en India El problema Las inundaciones son un problema recurrente en Uttar Pradesh, India. Cada año durante la época de lluvias, las lluvias torrenciales, tifones y [...]
The Chiapas Water Project – Building Community in the South of Mexico
The Problem Water is a chronic issue in Chiapas State, particularly among the indigenous Maya communities. Periodic drought impedes agriculture, threatening the livelihood of millions. The consequent need to fetch water from long distances [...]
Tobacco Crop Replacement: A Win-Win for China
The problem In China, tobacco cultivation has posed a dilemma. On one hand, it has fueled a multi-billion dollar industry, employing over 20 million farmers and providing major revenue to the government. On the [...]
