Addressing the post-conflict setting in remote areas of Liberia requires a strategy that utilizes natural resources in a way that promotes sustainable development in vulnerable communities. During the first phase of the Liberian Civil War between the years of 1989 and 1996, rebel soldiers destroyed infrastructure in local communities, preventing these communities from accessing health [...]

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“You don’t miss the water until the well runs dry” rings true for rural communities with water wells that no longer provide fresh water. Throughout Africa and in other parts of the world, water well abandonment is a major concern that stunts growth of rural communities where water wells have run dry. Sustainable development is a [...]

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Wealthy countries like the United States or Australia are now facing threats such as water scarcity, draughts or water pollution. While mass media are advertising the importance of water conservation and encouraging an eco-green habit even when it comes to the daily house chores; most of us haven’t realized that producing things such as paper or clothes also uses a tremendous quantity of water.

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In compliance with these goals, UNICEF in partnership with WHO (world health organization), have implemented a Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) report that is called “Progress on Sanitation and Drinking Water: 2010 Update Report”. Human sanitation is directly correlated to the importance of having clean quality water. Today, millions of people still live without access to safe drinking water also lacking a decent sanitation.

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Coca-Cola has joined forces with Thames21, London’s leading waterways charity (source: http://www.thames21.org.uk/) to mark the World Water Day 2010 and give employees a chance to improve local environment and community. Have a look!

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