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Meet Yirga Abay: The First Learner to Complete Five GWC Courses

by Communications Team | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured Blog Stories, Monthly Newsletter

When Yirga Abay first enrolled in a GWC course, he wanted to strengthen one skill. What he discovered after taking five GWC courses was something much bigger: a complete framework for developing sustainable solar powered water systems from the ground up. Yirga is the...

Working Together for Safe Water in Tanzania

by Communications Team | May 27, 2026 | Featured Blog Stories, Monthly Newsletter

In April, a Global Water Center team traveled to three cities in Tanzania, meeting with 13 partners along the way. The journey moved through Manyara, Dodoma, and Dar es Salaam. Our goal was simple: Explore how we can continue to improve safe water access together. ...

Global Water Center is partnering with UNICEF

by Communications Team | May 14, 2026 | Featured Blog Stories, Monthly Newsletter

Global Water Center (GWC) is partnering with UNICEF to expand the skills and expertise needed to operate solar-powered water systems worldwide, ensuring communities, schools, and healthcare facilities have long-term access to safe, reliable water. Since 2019, UNICEF...

From the Field: With Catholic Relief Services in El Salvador

by Communications Team | Apr 29, 2026 | Featured Blog Stories, Monthly Newsletter

During a recent trip to El Salvador, teams from Global Water Center (GWC) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) visited communities working every day to strengthen and sustain their own water systems. In Capulín, a rural community outside San Salvador, the team met...

Global Water Center Named UN-Water Partner

by Communications Team | Apr 29, 2026 | Featured Blog Stories, Monthly Newsletter

Global Water Center (GWC) has been recognized as an UN-Water Partner, joining a select group of NGOs, professional unions, and academic institutions working to advance universal access to safe water and sanitation. UN-Water is part of the United Nations and brings...

Getting to Know Our Newest Board Member

by Communications Team | Mar 25, 2026 | Featured Blog Stories, Monthly Newsletter

We are excited to welcome Kristin Hammett to the Board of Directors of Global Water Center. Kristin has spent more than 18 years helping mission-driven organizations grow their impact through leadership, fundraising, and thoughtful collaboration. In her current role...

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