October, 2011 - News Archive

The Coca-Cola Company and USAID have created a unique partnership to address community water needs in developing countries. In conjunction with local USAID missions, Coca-Cola system partners, and the Global Environment & Technology Foundation, the Water and Development Alliance (WADA) contributes to improving the sustainability of watersheds, increasing access to water supply and sanitation services, and enhancing productive uses of water.

“Human trafficking: No, No, No” rang out the chant from 20,000 people, repeating ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Surin Pitsuwan’s call to action live from stage. They had travelled from across Thailand to be there and braved torrential rain, however, their spirits were not dampened. They were there to see their favorite artists perform and join a fight. A fight that is crucial for their futures.

The January 2010 earthquake devastated Haiti.  It left in its wake a government in rubble, an economy in shambles, and a people living in makeshift camps, coping with loss, financial ruin and disease.  Against this tragic backdrop, the possibility of progress lives not just in the resilient spirit of the Haitian people, but also in the simple power of their mobile phones.  

Global Team for Local Initiative (GTLI) is implementing a Development Grants Program-funded Water, Sanitation and Hygiene project for the threatened Hamar tribe in southwestern Ethiopia. GTLI is working to provide clean water within a reasonable walking distance for 3,000 people, deliver community-based hygiene education and training for the purpose of disease prevention, and provide simple and easily maintained water and sanitation facilities.