Solutions

Sustainable Farming Sustainable farming is the production of plant and animal products through farming methods, that takes into consideration environmental health, animal welfare and protection of communities. Most variations of sustainable farming typically include forms of indigenous knowledge or traditional farming techniques— crop rotation, traditional pest management through plant varieties, and planting native crops. Sustainable…

Sanitation and Hygiene WEA works to implement various sanitation and hygiene practices ranging from sanitary pads and soap to information on hand-washing and hygiene. Teaching women to make sanitary pads combats the constant struggle girls’ face when they are forced to stay home from school during menstruation. Soap making is an invaluable skill to have…

Music At WEA, music extends beyond a source of entertainment, it is a tool for learning and unity. Music can help to bring people and communities together to foster strength in times of need. Writing songs about process that benefit the community is also a delightful tool help learn and spread the knowledge of various…

Entrepreneurship Skills Entrepreneurship is major way in which the knowledge garnered during various training programs ripples outwards and positively impacts many, not just those who undergo training. Through advised financial planning, women can turn the solutions developed for their communities into micro enterprises and spread the knowledge and technology beyond their communities. It’s a win…

Biosand Water Filters 1.8 billion people are drinking fecally contaminated water today. BioSand Filters (BSFs) are reducing that number. A BSF is a simple, point-of-use water treatment device. The main component is a barrel- usually made of plastic, steel or concrete- filled with sand that is populated with microorganisms. Water is poured into the vessel,…