WAF Youth Finalists 2016
School Water Kiosks – Empower the Community
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...
Tellspec Food Security In Consumers Hands
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...
Green Enterprise in India, Good for People Good for Business
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....
Raised Hand Pumps Save Lives In 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 la rotura de represas a menudo causan...
The Chiapas Water Project – Building Community in the South of Mexico
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...
Tobacco Crop Replacement: A Win-Win for China
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...
Handheld Scanner Shows
Handheld scanner shows what’s really in our food! * This post is inspired from an original article in Danish by Liv Bjerg Lillevang, published on Ingeniøren.dk, 2 January 2017. The English adaptation has the author’s permission for posting * Consumers are becoming...
Oack
OACK: Innovative agriculture – how grafting edible fruit onto poisonous weeds can increase production and feed communities There are not many missions more worthwhile than ensuring a steady food supply for a poorly-nourished community. As a WAFA Award...
Seanet
SEANET: Invigorating Communities with E-Learning Gardens in Kenya SEANET was a WAFA finalist in 2014. Their project has been operating in Kenya since 2001, with the aim of creating a better learning environment both practically and digitally. THE PROJECT...
