Brazil, Economic potential stories

Together, we've empowered millions of people with access to safe water and sanitation. We invite you to meet some of them and read their stories.

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Good mornings start with coffee and safe water at home

Nailton’s family needed consistent access to safe water at home. For their household chores, their coffee farm, and their health—access to safe water on their property was essential for their survival. In expressing just how invaluable water is to his family, Nailton shared, “Water is a precious resource, isn’t it?" Read more about how the husband and father in Brazil was empowered to give his family this precious resource.

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Safe water turns challenges into choices

To Elivane, water is everything. For many years, the activities of her days were controlled by the time she spent walking to and from a river to collect the water her family needed. Now she has access to safe water at home and the time to earn income, care for her home, and create the life she wants for her daughter.

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How Francisco overcame his water crisis in an unpredictable environment

In the semiarid region of Ceará, Northeast Brazil, where life revolves around the unpredictability of rain, Francisco and his family have seen their share of weather and water-related challenges. But amidst the harsh conditions, one thing has profoundly changed their lives...

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Water means everything to this dad and his family in Brazil

Despite water scarcity, drought, and a low-income, Jeova found a safe water solution to his family’s water crisis. Click to hear more Jeova about why water means everything to his family.

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