Nine Maps to Understand the Drinking Water Situation of the Caribbean Coast.

The water scarcity that exists in La Guajira Columbiana is well known. Years ago, news of several children killed by lack of water caught so much attention from the media that different campaigns were being carried out to this department by citizens from different parts of the country. But how is access to safe drinking […]

The Most Comprehensive Water and Sanitation Report So Far.

The latest report on the progress of drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in the world was recently published by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This is the first update since 2015 when the Sustainable Development Goals were signed and the most comprehensive global assessment. The report’s importance is that clean water, safe sanitation, and […]

On Energy Day, It’s Time to Think About Renewable Sources

This Friday, February 14, Energy Day is celebrated worldwide. The aim is to promote renewable sources’ use and reduce the use of fossil fuel-based energies such as coal or oil. It is estimated that approximately 80% of energy is produced from fossil fuels, and 36% of it comes from oil. Only 2% comes from renewable […]

“It is best to focus on people’s potential, instead of their need.”

Jenifer (to the far left) with the Tierra Grata team. Jenifer Colpas’ friends tell her that it took knowing poverty on the other side of the world, to realize the issues on her doorstep. Her story is inspirational, attesting that if we bet on what our hearts tell us and know how to read the […]

Game of Thrones

This is not a fictional TV series. It’s a real race to access an intimate, clean toilet that can save your life. Discover your position in this game by adding one point for each positive response and zero for each negative response. Add your final score and tell us your result. 1. Do you have […]

Health: A rural debt

Imagine that you need to go to the bathroom so much that your body cannot take it anymore. However, you are not at home, or in the office or college. What’s more, you’re not in town; you’re surrounded by trees, some wooden houses and yes, people are looking at you. You need an urgent bathroom. […]