Lazos de Agua Program

A sustainable water project is about more than just infrastructure. It's about fostering community engagement to inspire, activate and sustain lasting change. In the Lazos de Agua Program, we work hand-in-hand with artists and community members to co-create solutions, facilitating a sense of ownership and empowerment at both the individual and community level. Discover how our approach sparked connections between changemakers across Latin America, from San José de Manantiales in Guanajuato, Mexico, to Tumaco, Colombia. 📽💧 https://lnkd.in/d9PyiSs3 #socialart #WASH #LazosdeAgua #communityempowerment

Did you know art can unlock sustainable solutions? Across Guanajuato, Mexico, a wave of women-led puppetry groups has emerged. Inspired by the #LazosdeAgua Program’s social art approach, these women are adopting puppetry to build their communities' capacity for safe water storage and treatment. To date, their performances have reached more than 4000 people, sparking a dialogue around water management and driving an expansion of water networks in some areas! Let's continue to harness the transformative power of art for a better, water-secure world. Explore our innovative approach: https://lnkd.in/gSRa8BEK #socialart #communityempowerment

Happy #WorldWaterDay! 🌎💧 Water is life, and access to safe water is a universal right. For 6+ years, the Lazos de Agua Program has been a force for positive change in Latin America, uniting public, private, & philanthropic organizations and working alongside community members and artists to ensure the sustainability of water services.. Yesterday, we were thrilled to reconnect with our amazing partners at the Inter-American Development Bank HQ in Washington D.C., where we reflected on our successes and explored opportunities for even stronger collaboration as we move forward with Lazos de Agua's next chapter. Here's to a water-secure future for all!  #water #sustainability #SDG6 #LatinAmerica

Why is water crucial for preserving our future? According to a recent UNICEF report, 1 in 6 children in Latin America and the Caribbean now live in areas exposed to high or very high water scarcity, with climate change threatening to make this worse. Investing in sustainable water access is key to unlocking opportunities for millions, especially women and children, paving the way for healthier lives.  Thanks to community members and our partners, Lazos de Agua is making this possible. Get inspired and involved : https://lnkd.in/eid7fFbR #WASH #SDG6 #communityempowerment

More than 235 000 people reached so far - and water access is just the beginning! 💧✨ The #LazosdeAgua Program's impact extends to improved health, education, and livelihoods in the communities we empower. Meet some of the Program’s participants and uncover their life-changes stories. https://lnkd.in/e4CYdwwm #SocialImpact #CommunityEmpowerment #SDG6

To secure water for tomorrow, we must change our actions today. 💧🎭#ArtForChange #LazosdeAgua understands the power of art to drive engagement and behaviour change. This is why we integrate artistic expression into our projects, inspiring community ownership and promoting sustainable practices related to water. Together with artists and community members, we leverage creativity for sustainable development. Discover how art fuels innovation: https://lnkd.in/gSRa8BEK #SDG6 #Sustainability #socialart

Investing in water, investing in the future. 💧 In Latin America, millions of people still lack access to basic water and sanitation services. #LazosdeAgua tackles this challenge head-on through a unique model combining resilient infrastructure, market-based solutions, and community engagement through social art. Our results : more than 235 000 people empowered with access to sustainable water services. Let’s invest in sustainability!  Get inspired and involved: https://lnkd.in/eid7fFbR #ImpactInvesting #SDG6 #water

We're thrilled to share that #LazosdeAgua has been making waves across Latin America with insightful interviews and articles in prominent media outlets! 🎙️📰 Visit our website to view some of the articles and interviews that have come out this week 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMQh9tHr Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to share our story and vision for phase 2 of the Program! 💧🌎 #SDG6 #LatinAmerica #WASH

Earlier this week, the cameras clicked as Ernenek Duran, Director of the #LazosdeAgua Program, (virtually) stood before more than 60 Latin American journalists to present the achievements and future of the Program. Together with our partners from the Inter-American Development Bank, Fundación FEMSA and the Coca-Cola Foundation, we announced the official launch of the Program’s second phase, designed to extend sustainable access to safe water to one million more people across Latin America. Let's write the next chapter together! If you wish to contribute to this crucial second phase, reach out to us here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_MCZQXa Thank you to the Funds4impact team for their valuable support in organizing this conference! Stay tuned for upcoming details on Phase II of the Program. 💧🌎

Situated in South America, the Guaraní Aquifer stands as one of the world's largest water reserves, surpassing the combined size of Spain and France. However, the challenge lies in maintaining its purity when drawn to the surface. This is why participants of the Y Kuaa project in Paraguay have embraced new practices, like water chlorination, to safeguard their communities' health. Tune in to "Entre dos Aguas" podcast to discover more about their journey, as community members and Lazos de Agua Program experts shed light on the essential commitments for sustainable water service provision. 💧🌍 Explore the episode here, in Spanish 👇 https://lnkd.in/d8PayJdc #WaterSustainability #GuaraniAquifer #CommunityHealth #LazosDeAgua #sdg6